Category Archives: Bible from God

Applying Scripture (7 Tests)

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Many people misapply or even abuse the statements and promises of Scripture. Test yourself in this area by answering the following 7 questions? How much should be included when applying the statement, “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives … Continue reading →

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Should we follow the Bible?

Posted on March 23, 2013 by

  The recent TV series on the Bible offers a 10-hour dramatization of the Old and New Testaments. As with similar programs, viewership was at the top of the charts. But does the Bible really present the narrative for humanity to trace … Continue reading →

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Miss this truth and you’ll misread the Bible

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

God is merciful to reach out to rebellious creatures and condescends to us to meet us where we live. This mercy will always require degrees of divine concession. And we should expect some messy encounters when a holy God is dealing with … Continue reading →

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The challenge of preaching an ancient word

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

  I am not a fan of the title “preacher.” I think it’s more common in the Southern part of the US to refer to a pastor as a “preacher.” My family lived in the South for several years during … Continue reading →

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An Indisputable fact of history

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

  All those who take history seriously acknowledge the birth, life and death of Jesus Christ.  It’s an indisputable fact of history that there existed in the first century a man identified as Jesus of Nazareth. We possess detailed accounts … Continue reading →

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Listen up!

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

I am so glad to be able to share the short radio features I’ve done for many years. Here are three of them for your encouragement: Sometimes you just need to get perspective: Construals The three relationships in the home: Three relationships … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Audio Resource, Bible, Bible from God, Family life, Leadership, Marriage, Origin of Bible, Parenting, Parenting teens, Radio Ministry | 1 Comment

Christ is the end of the Law

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

The entire tone of the teaching and ministry of Jesus indicated that He clearly knew he was, “the end (telos) of the law…” (Ro 10:4). Although Jesus was “born under the law” (Gal.4:4) and “fulfilled all righteousness” (Matt.3:15), He “wrapped up” … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Bible from God, Bibliology, Deity of Jesus, God's Will, Jesus Christ, Law, Old Testament Law, Sermon on the Mount | 2 Comments

Help for those who teach Scripture

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

We evangelicals unapologetically endorse the Bible as the word of God. This means that teachers of the Bible should take seriously the Apostle Paul’s charge to Timothy to “do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a … Continue reading →

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Paradoxical beings searching for paradise lost

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

When we look at the world with all of its problems and the evil that fills the globe, it’s too easy for us to ask why God doesn’t “do something about it.” We look for answers and solutions and even … Continue reading →

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Unlocking the enigma of existence

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

Telling the story of humanity requires contrasting terms. It includes a narratives of goodness and evil; love and hate; beauty and cruelty;  life and death. Themes of human dignity and human depravity are relentlessly recurrent in all cultures – at … Continue reading →

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