When you run across a word in the Bible (or in the written word in general), how do you decide what that word means? In this session, we discuss a couple of the key rules of biblical hermeneutics (the art and science of proper biblical interpretation).
Read MoreIn the past, I've been guilty of saying "True science proves that the Bible is true." Ugh. How foolish. Never say this, please...it denigrates the Word of God. How? Well, let’s think about how to prove something…
Read MoreWell, that all depends upon what you mean by “hell,” doesn’t it?
Read MoreAddressing the student-submitted question, “During the time of Moses, God's primary method of communication to His people was through the prophets. Why did God switch to the Bible?”
Read MoreSo why did God choose Israel, and for what purpose? In this installment, I finally answer the actual question.
Read MoreIn which I talk about hidden assumptions and walk into the theological minefield of the issue of predestination vs “free” will.
Read MoreOur biggest problem, at times, is that we don't see our sin the way God sees it...we whitewash or downplay our sin as we bank on the grace and mercy of God.
Read MoreAnswering two questions from the class: “If God wants peace, why did He create Satan?” and “How do Christians still sin if they are not able to sin?”
Read MoreWhen we keep asking “Why?” with respect to the gospel of Jesus Christ, do you know where we wind up?
Read MoreMany argue that Paul started from where the Athenians were in the their unbelief and reasoned them to God. But I think that a careful study of the passage says something quite different.
Read MoreJust because God seems to be using our hamfisted and misguided attempts at serving Him for His glory, we should not think of this as tacit approval of our methodology.
Read MoreLast week's assignment was to read 1 Peter and to figure out why Peter wrote it...what were the recipients of his letter going through, and what was it that he was instructing them to do?
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