One of the least helpful pieces of advice I have ever received from a pastor was when he told me that I had the freedom to do a certain thing… only if I could do so with a clear conscience. Now, without context, that’s absolutely solid advice—or just simple truth for that matter. However, the... Continue Reading →
One of the most difficult subjects that Christians can wrestle with is which aspects of the Old Testament Law are still binding upon us. This is nothing new, and was the topic which caused the first ever recorded Church council (Acts 15). Most Christians will be familiar with one way to approach this issue. Often, the... Continue Reading →
I like to think of myself as an “ecumenical Christian.” That is, I am a Christian who is very aware that the body of Christ extends far beyond the boundaries of my local church, my immediate tradition or denomination, and even my own time period. Jesus has been building His Church for the last 2,000... Continue Reading →
Although 2020 has been a tough year in many ways, one positive aspect of the year has been ample time for reading. This was another year filled with a number of excellent reads. Below are my top five non-fiction books that I read in descending order. #5: Apologetics at the Cross: An Introduction for Christian... Continue Reading →
As disciples seeking to study God’s Word and His world, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the vast amount of information and resources that are out there related to the topic. Yet, there are some basic considerations that can guide us and help us to be both realistic and faithful in our journey. In this post,... Continue Reading →
Dr. C. John Collins is a theologian who has captured my interest recently. Collins is a multitalented individual, as a brief glance at his resume will clearly show: Bachelors and Masters of Science from MIT, MDiv, PhD in Biblical Hebrew linguistics from Liverpool, former research engineer, current professor of Old Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary, and... Continue Reading →
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