Posts from 2017
The Miracles of the Bible
How Does God Work Today? Miracles and Providence This is only a portion of this post, the entire post can be found by clicking here. As Christmas approaches, I find myself preaching on the miraculous events surrounding Christ’s birth in the gospels of Matthew and of Luke. Though our culture is loath to admit it, there’s no good reason to think that miracles cannot happen,…
The Word Became Flesh
The Word Became Flesh With Christmas drawing near, I’m going to begin preaching on Christmas this Sunday, December 10, 2017. The problem with preaching about Christmas is that the Incarnation and all of Christology are recondite subjects. Every time I study Christology, I walk away with a healthy appreciation for my own limits and shortcomings. To heighten my sense of…
The Importance of Childlike Faith
Knowing Our Place: Pascal and the Service of Christ
Knowing Our Place: Pascal and the Service of Christ The distinguished American philosopher Forrest Gump famously said: “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gunna get.” Gump’s statement has become somewhat of an American proverb because it reveals a profound and perplexing…
How to Interpret the Bible — Part 2
How to Interpret the Bible
God’s (Morally Appropriate) Self-Aggrandizement
God Is Greater Than You Think
God Cannot Do Everything
Worthwhile Reads
Worthwhile Reads I am a proud bibliophile. One of my goals is to read some form of printed media every day of the year. The reason is that good books have the ability to change lives. If you will read good books, they will make you into a better, more informed person. Unfortunately, bad books abound; some books simply aren’t worth the time or the money they require. If…
A Naturalistic Worldview Can’t Make You Happy
How to Pick the Best Bible Translation
What Is Theology? Part 2
What Is Theology?
Why Does God Allow Evil?
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