Studying the Old Testament as a Christian: Leviticus
3 principles on how Christians can get more out of reading Old Testament books like Leviticus. Continue reading Studying the Old Testament as a Christian: Leviticus
Tag: Biblical
The Danger of Harmonizing the Gospels
Why you should read the Gospels vertically instead of horizontally. Continue reading The Danger of Harmonizing the Gospels
Moses Didn’t Write Every Word of the Pentateuch
Why Moses could not have written every word of the first five books of the Bible (Genesis-Deuteronomy). Continue reading Moses Didn’t Write Every Word of the Pentateuch
What If Genesis 1 and 2 Are Two Different Creation Accounts?
Why the possibility of having two creation accounts in Genesis could actually be a good thing. Continue reading What If Genesis 1 and 2 Are Two Different Creation Accounts?
Inspiration and Inerrancy: 1 Samuel 13:1
Many scholars believe that the original wording of part of 1 Samuel 13:1 has been lost. If this is the case, how would this affect the doctrines of Inspiration and Inerrancy? Continue reading Inspiration and Inerrancy: 1 Samuel 13:1
Jesus and the Practice of Meditation
Did Jesus practice meditation and if so, how? Continue reading Jesus and the Practice of Meditation
What Does a “Man-Centered Gospel” Actually Look Like?
How to find the balance between a “God-centered” Gospel and a “man-neglected” Gospel. Continue reading What Does a “Man-Centered Gospel” Actually Look Like?
The Philippians 4:8 Method of Scripture Meditation
A simple method to help you think deeply about a passage of Scripture. Continue reading The Philippians 4:8 Method of Scripture Meditation
The Prayer Wheel: A Visual Aid for Prayer
Adapting an ancient Christian practice of using a prayer wheel for the 21st century. Continue reading The Prayer Wheel: A Visual Aid for Prayer
Jesus’ Cure for Anxiety
5 practical ways to overcome anxiety from the teaching of Jesus. Continue reading Jesus’ Cure for Anxiety
The Art of Speaking to Your Soul
The art of speaking truth into your soul is a spiritual discipline that takes time and practice. Continue reading The Art of Speaking to Your Soul
How a Piece of Fish Provides Evidence for the Resurrection
Examining the resurrection appearance in the Gospel of Luke where Jesus eats a piece of fish. Continue reading How a Piece of Fish Provides Evidence for the Resurrection
Praying the Ten Commandments with Martin Luther
An inside look at one of Martin Luther’s favorite methods of prayer. Continue reading Praying the Ten Commandments with Martin Luther
6 Hindrances to Our Faith in God
What is the opposite of faith? I asked this question to a small group of Christians and got the following answers: Unbelief- 10 Self Sufficiency- 7 Doubt- 6 Fear- 4 Sight- 2 Inaction-1 Works-1 Upon reflection, I would agree with the most popular answer. If faith is synonymous with belief, then unbelief is the opposite of belief and thus the opposite of faith. But then … Continue reading 6 Hindrances to Our Faith in God
Praying the Bible: Psalm 4
A method of praying the Bible that anyone can do: paraphrase. Continue reading Praying the Bible: Psalm 4
Praying the Bible: Psalm 16:8-11
Another simple method of praying Scripture. Continue reading Praying the Bible: Psalm 16:8-11
One Simple Way to Change Your Prayer Mindset
How thinking about the frailty of life can change your prayer life for the better. Continue reading One Simple Way to Change Your Prayer Mindset
Praying the Bible: Romans 15:13
A simply way to pray the Bible. Continue reading Praying the Bible: Romans 15:13
Our Daily Experience of the Holy Spirit
9 ways that the Holy Spirit works in the everyday life of the believer. Continue reading Our Daily Experience of the Holy Spirit
7 Ways That Jesus Prayed
How to pray the same kinds of prayers that Jesus did. Continue reading 7 Ways That Jesus Prayed
