Editor’s Note: This is the sixth full article in the series on giving and receiving. Here are the links for the first article, second article, Q&A on the second article, third article, fourth article, fifth article, and Q&A on the third through fifth articles. When I was younger, there were (occasionally) days when …
Editor’s Note: This is the seventh full article in the series on giving and receiving. Here are the links for the first article, second article, Q&A on the second article, third article, fourth article, fifth article, Q&A on the third through fifth articles, and sixth article. In previous articles, we have seen some of the …
Editor’s Note: For more information on this important topic, please see Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul by Richard Hays and Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by Beale and Carson. In the previous article, we saw that the gospels are generally applicable to …
As I mentioned in the last article on time periods, there are many things from the gospels that are directly applicable to the modern-day Christian. Much of Jesus’ teaching ministry focused on how the disciples should act and walk with God after he was gone. However, there were many things …
In the introductory article on time periods, we considered the idea that much of the gospels are actually applicable for the Church. While some would agree, others (mostly dispensationalists) might find that statement shocking. There are dispensationalists that focus almost entirely on the Epistles, saying that the other parts of …
One of the most important keys to understanding the Bible is discerning how to apply what is written based on the time period it was written in and the audience for whom it was intended. When discussing this topic, current theology provides basically two major options: dispensationalism and covenant theology. …
Marriage is the most wonderful human relationship that God designed. It allows a husband and wife to share fully and pursue God together. A strong marriage is not one with no challenges or conflict, but one where challenges and conflict are overcome by the husband and wife going to God. …
There are times in our lives when we are pitted against a challenge so great, so insurmountable, that we stagger as we begin to deal with the reality of it. As someone who is used to challenges and pushing myself, I was never much bothered by stuff that I wouldn’t …
Unity is a somewhat controversial subject in the Bible. What does the Bible say about unity? Is spiritual unity available now? Is doctrinal unity available now? What is our responsibility to our fellow Christians? Christians have observed the fragmentation of the faith over issues, some large (like indulgences or baptism) …
In this day and age there are a plethora of different Bible versions available at our fingertips. Not only is any bookstore loaded with multiple versions, but online you can compare more than 50 English language versions. With so many options available, the question arises: How do I know which …
