Creator God is the one to whom I cling, and the one who has gifted His creation with the image of Himself.
All in Theology
Elementary Cosmology
Heck, if I become convinced of the science I'll gladly accept many more of Walton's propositions. But for now I'm going to sit back and enjoy Genesis 1 as the description of a very old materialistic creation.
Adam's Probation - Garden's Temple
I now propose some considerations on some of the greater themes of scripture from their points of origin within the Divine story of origins: the probationary period of Adam and Eve in relation to eschatological rest, and the garden of Eden as the temple of God.
Do Good and Repent of Your Pride
Christians are called to do what is good and learn to not be prideful in their good works through repentance.
That One Time at the Ligonier Conference
My ears perked up when I heard a question about the age of the universe. I tapped my dad on the shoulder and we listened attentively.
Ex Nihilo
The Genesis 1 account, written in Hebrew, seems to be one of the more complex sections of Scripture. Considering, also, that it is the beginning of the Christian scripture, that seems to make a lot of sense that this would be the most dense and complicated text it all of the Bible.
The Silence of Death: A Good Friday Meditation
For Sheol cannot thank You, Death cannot praise You; Those who go down to the pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness. (Isaiah 38:18)
Christian Resurrection
The true beauty of Easter Sunday is that on Monday we through Christ remain resurrected unto newness of life.
Paul's Pentecost
The priestly selection for the new temple have been completed and the Holy Spirit’s expansion is complete. The church has reached its resting place in fulfillment of Christ's promise.
Whose Story is It?
Christians and Jews of the first-century did not view their religion as a formless set of beliefs. Rather, to believe in the God of Abraham meant to place oneself at a certain point in God's story.
A Royal Priesthood
Jesus is the center of all things. Jesus is the royal priest, Jesus is the chosen one, Jesus is Israel. All that Israel was as a patriarchal clan under Abraham Isaac and Jacob, as a priestly collection of tribes under Moses and as a kingdom under David and Solomon served as shadows to Christ's substance. What this means is that the church does not replace Israel. Rather, the church is Israel in Christ.
Covenant Through New Eyes: Part 7 – The World of the Temple
In the World of the
What Hath Head Coverings to do with Individualism
We tend to believe that people come into the world and begin a new narrative, completely detached from the narratives of others. Paul disagrees with this individualistic ideal. Instead of promoting individualism Paul explains that each individual is entering
Israel's Death is Christ's Resurrection
After two days he will revive us;
on the third day he will raise us up,
that we may live before him. - Hosea 6:2
Israel, America and the Nations
Modern day Israel can only be in covenant with God through the true Israel Jesus. Psalm 2 teaches us that the nations of the world, including Israel, have only two options before them: make peace with Jesus or perish under His crushing rod.
Covenant Through New Eyes: Part 6 – The World of the Tabernacle
When you compare the symbolism of the world of the Tabernacle to the world of the Patriarchs it’s easy to see that things are gaining in complexity. This is the way it’s supposed to be. God wants his world to move from glory to glory. As we move into the world of the Temple next week we will see that the symbolism only gets richer.
Worship With Your Eyes Open
service. Christian worship should not be a place and a time where our eyes are mostly closed. NO! Rather, our eyes should be open to behold the grace of God. When the lights are on and the speakers are off one realizes that there are others along side you who are loving God and loving you. Christ's Body is truly acting as a body as they worship in unison togetherness rather than as an amalgam of dissonant members.
Why I Love Integrated Worship
A child who is immersed in Christian worship will necessarily be shaped by that immersion. Conversely, when the children are whisked away to the church annexes they are denied such formation. Further, the act removing the children from Christ’s Body (the church) seems to run straight against the words of our Lord when he
Covenant Through New Eyes: Part 5 – The World of the Patriarchs
n the world of the patriarchs god's focus zooms in from the world of Noah to the land of Canaan. It
Lent and Introspection
Do not simply add Lent to your personal devotional life. Do not simply make Lent another expression of the individualism that is so rampant in the current American church. Rather, see Lent as an opportunity to join with your brothers and sisters in Christ around the world in a season of self-examination and repentance.