26
Oct
Without the shedding of blood...
"Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins." Hebrews 9:22
This verse has been
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Bible & Theology
The Bible and Theology are the things I'm most passionate about and write about the most often.
01
Sep
Ezra and Ruth
Let me tell you a Bible story. In this story you'll hear why you think the Bible is
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20
Aug
Q&R: What Study Bible Should I Get?
Short answer
Get either the NIV or NRSV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible OR the Common English Bible (CEB) Study Bible.
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21
May
Yearly Easter Post 2021
Harry spoke as they circled, and stared into each other's eyes, green into red. "You won'
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21
May
We are living in the age of the Now and the Not Yet of God’s Kingdom
We are living in the age of the Now and the Not Yet of God’s Kingdom. Jesus’ resurrection inaugurated
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21
May
I have some further thoughts on the United States as a Christian Nation
My buck-naked definition of what counts as “Christian” includes: the resurrection of Jesus; the Trinity; the inauguration of the Kingdom
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21
May
One of the most dangerous myths of our era is that the United States is (or ever was) a Christian nation
One of the most dangerous myths of our era is that the United States is (or ever was) a Christian
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20
May
Before Christianity was co-opted for partisan purposes
Far too often pastors feel pressured to remain silent on Gospel issues because society has co-opted the issues into mere
20
May
A Gospel that is not explicitly anti-racist falls short of the Gospel declared in Scripture.
A Gospel that is not explicitly anti-racist falls short of the Gospel declared in Scripture.
The death of Jesus did
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20
May
“Well, I know that God is on the throne...”
“Well, I know that God is on the throne...”
“God is in control!”
“Let go and let God!”
These cliches
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