Biblical Interpretation Through Demonstration
Teaching biblical interpretation through demonstration.
What’s the most spontaneous thing you’ve ever done? My whole life is spontaneous. I rarely do anything planned except my Bible study, daily devotionals, and my job. Life rarely goes as expected. Therefore, I rarely plan. My parents were like that. We would go on random road trips, the movies, eat out, etc. I rarely … Continue reading I Rarely Do Anything Planned
In my previous post, I said that I do not focus on self-care. I let God take care of me. That statement may sound strange in a culture that constantly tells us to look inward for strength, peace, and fulfillment. Yet Scripture repeatedly points us away from ourselves and toward God. The question is this: … Continue reading What Does It Look Like to Let God Take Care of You?
How do you make time for self-care? Self-care is often defined as taking time to take care of yourself. The idea is that we do so much for others that we forget to take care of ourselves. Yet, the Bible tells us to love our neighbors as ourselves. It is implied that we already love … Continue reading I Don’t. I Let God Take Care of Me.
What’s one thing you wish you had started doing earlier in life? I read through the Bible twice a year. I have been doing that for since I was 21. Yet, I wish I started doing as a child. I would probably have an even higher retention rate. However, God doesn't deal in what ifs. … Continue reading Reading the Bible All the Way Through
Introduction One of the most important truths revealed in the creation account is that God has rights over His creation. Because He is the Creator, He alone defines what is good, what is evil, and what is morally right. This is not up for debate. It is not determined by culture. It is not decided … Continue reading God Has Rights Over Creation — And God Alone Determines What Is Good
What’s the best advice you’d give to someone younger than you? When I look back on my life, I sometimes think I put too much stock in becoming a pastor. The main way to honor God isn't becoming a pastor, though that is the calling for some. The main way to honor God is to … Continue reading Embrace Christ in All Things
In a world filled with competing interpretations of Scripture, few biblical books generate as much discussion and debate as Genesis. Questions about creation, God's character, humanity's purpose, marriage, and redemption often begin in the opening chapters of the Bible. Yet many readers struggle to understand these foundational passages in their proper context. God Said And … Continue reading Why Every Christian Should Read God Said And It Was So
Introduction One of the most comforting truths in all of Scripture is that God is all‑powerful and God is sovereign. These attributes are not isolated; they flow from His eternality and holiness. God’s power is infinite, His sovereignty is absolute, and His character is perfectly balanced. When believers understand this, fear dissolves, anxiety weakens, and … Continue reading God Is All‑Powerful and Sovereign: The Comfort Every Believer Needs
IntroductionOne of the most important questions in religious discussions is whether a faith's sacred text is consistent with reality. If a book claims to come from God and to be free from error, then historical accuracy becomes an important test of that claim.The Qur'an presents itself as a revelation from God and challenges readers to … Continue reading Does Islam Pass Its Own Test?
Introduction One of the clearest teachings in Scripture — and one of the most attacked truths in our culture — is God’s definition of marriage. In a world that insists morality is fluid and truth is subjective, Christians must anchor themselves in what God has revealed, not what society demands. The creation account is not … Continue reading God’s View of Marriage — and Why Scripture Condemns Homosexual Behavior
