Another common and well-meaning misuse of scripture occurs when people claim “God will not allow you to face anything that you cannot endure.” This claim is used to comfort those going through tough times. It’s a nice thought, … Continue reading
I’m one of those people who always ask ‘Why?’ I have to know why something is being done, what the purpose is, what end-goal is in mind. As a result, I like to know the answer to “why?” … Continue reading
The Christological passages of the New Testament are some of the most beautiful. You can almost hear the love in the voice of the writer. Not only do they inform us of Christian metaphysics, they also inspire us … Continue reading
We’ve all heard the warning, “Never pray for patience, because God gives it to you by putting you in situations where you have to be patient.” This warning is easily understood. The only way to learn to be … Continue reading
Do you ever feel you messed up so bad that God must have surely washed his hands of you? This is not a question of losing your salvation or not. Let’s separate being saved from being used for … Continue reading
Send to Kindle“Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, … Continue reading
Send to Kindle“Where was God in this tragedy?” This question comes up quickly, even among those who, before the tragedy, gave no thought to God. “Where was God? Why didn’t God do something?” As I monitor the news of the … Continue reading
How much of Job’s view of God was colored by the views of the surrounding pagan peoples?
Continue readingI’m preaching this week on John 12:43, “for they loved praise from men more than praise from God.” This passage got me thinking about our lives today. In the context of the passage we see that many influential … Continue reading