Category Archives: Bible and Theology

What God says through scripture, and how people work to understand it.

How far must love go?

Posted on January 27, 2011 by admin

In my devotions this morning, I read Ephesians 1:15: “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints” (NIV). I was startled by the way “love” was qualified. … Continue reading →

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Why Did Paul Write Romans?

Posted on January 12, 2011 by admin

For years, scholars have taught that Paul wrote Romans as his last and greatest theological exposition. In other words, the purpose was theological. “Wait a minute” asks David A. DeSilva in An Introduction to the New Testament. Maybe Paul wrote … Continue reading →

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Bible Story on FaceBook

Posted on December 31, 2010 by admin

I just found this — I know it’s a little late. I really liked “Digital Christmas” but I think this is far better.

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Cross Preaching

Posted on December 31, 2010 by admin

“The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God (1 Corinthians 1:18, NLT).” The society in Corinth valued strength, beauty, and … Continue reading →

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Letting Go; Getting God

Posted on December 27, 2010 by admin

In 1900, the average American could list thirteen things that were essential to a normal life. By 2000, that list had grown to over 90 things. That’s right from thirteen necessities to ninety necessary things. Matthew 6:24-33 reminds us that … Continue reading →

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Introducing the New Testament

Posted on December 17, 2010 by admin

I’m reading An Introduction to the New Testamemnt by David A. DeSilva. It’s an important book in the field, and I’m using it to prepare for the good possibility of teaching the Bible on-line through Barclay College. This intro text … Continue reading →

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Finding Grace While Feeling Pain

Posted on December 13, 2010 by admin

I just read a great Advent post reminding us to seek freedom for today’s residents of Bethlehem: Palestinians. The devotional on Luke 2:1-4 reminded me of the paradox of human sin and God’s grace. Joseph and Mary were forced to … Continue reading →

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A Different View of the Advent Candle

Posted on December 11, 2010 by admin

I’m reading some of the entries for the Advent Tour Blog 2010. You can jump (and should jump — its worth it) to December 10’s entry right here. What I heard Jesus saying to me while reading the blog is … Continue reading →

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Advent Blog

Posted on December 6, 2010 by admin

I’ve been looking for a blog that would keep me engaged Biblically with advent, and I found it here. A great blog with a Bible reading and devotional by a different blogger each day of December.

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Stewardship Conflict

Posted on December 6, 2010 by admin

Ken Sande picks up on the word “management” in the phrase Conflict Management and gives it a good Biblical twist. Since stewardship is managing what we control for another’s (God’s) benefit, conflict management is actually conflict stewardship. Imagine how empowered … Continue reading →

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