The Fall
I recently heard a Christmas sermon which purported to offer a broad overview of the Biblical story leading up to Jesus. Unfortunately, this sermon was flawed in ways which are…
Context Is Crucial
Every Bible reader acknowledges (at least in theory) that context is crucial for understanding the scriptures. If you want to make sure you've properly understood a verse, you need to…
God’s Blessing
Among evangelical Christians, Abraham is quite possibly the most overlooked character in the Bible. He's certainly the most misunderstood. In my experience, not one in a thousand Christians can provide a coherent…
The World Reborn
This Sunday is Easter, the most important day of the Christian calendar. However, it seems that many Christians don't fully understand the importance of Easter. If you ask churchgoers to…
People From the Earth, For the Earth
Last week we turned page on 2022 and ushered in the new year. The new year can certainly be a time of hope. But it won't be long before folks…
Kings, Presidents and Salvation
During election season, some Christians have become fond of proclaiming that "salvation will not arrive on Air Force One." Air Force One is of course the government airliner which transports…
He Who Is Coming
Dwight Moody was one of the great evangelists of the 19th century. Born in 1837 in Northfield, Massachusetts, Moody left the family farm at 17 years of age and began…
Going the Wrong Way
One of my all-time favorite movies is Planes, Trains and Automobiles. This 1987 comedy follows the adventures of two businessmen trying to get home to Chicago for the Thanksgiving holiday.…
The Coming Kingdom of God
The book of Revelation is the last book in the Bible. But we might also say that Revelation is 'last' in the sense of being the least understood part of…
The Most Misquoted Verse in the Bible
Misinformation is one of the great themes of our time. Hardly a day goes by without hearing some accusation of "fake news." It must be tough to be a relativist…