Category Archives: Theology

I think, in our current time, we have lost or nearly forgotten what the word “holy” really means. We may have an idea of it, but that idea is only a candlelight compared to the blazing inferno that it truly is. The word carried monumental weight in the ancient world, and during the Biblical eras.Continue reading “God and His Holiness”

Each Wednesday night, in my Old Testament class, I pose the question, “why should we read the Old Testament today?” Weighing in at over half of the Bible, there must be a purpose behind it? Now, there are many reasons why we today may open up to read it, but the one I want toContinue reading “Types and Shadows”

In our weekly worship gathering, we plumbed the depths of discouragement in Exodus 5, and were brought back into joyous remembrance of God’s promises in Exodus 6. If you have been reading along with us, you’ll notice that we did not discuss the genealogy located in Exodus 6:14-26.The passage is bracketed with, “These are theContinue reading “Your Name is Known”

In Exodus 3:13-15 we see God say:  “God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” And He said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I am has sent me to you.’” God also said to Moses, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘The Lord, the God of your fathers, the God ofContinue reading “I AM”

In Genesis 41:51 we read: “Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh and said, ‘It is because God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father’s household.’”  That is just incredible when you think about it. Most of us are familiar with Joseph’s story, and the suffering he went through in the land ofContinue reading “Manasseh.”

Matt. 24:4-5,11, and 24 read: “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, I am the Christ (anointed one), and will deceive many…Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many…For false christs (anointed ones) and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders toContinue reading “A Word of Warning”

A few years back my family took to heart Colossians 3:23-24 which states, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ” (ESV). Occasionally, as I send my kids off to school,Continue reading “Christ In All of Life”

My sin and I is very similar to that of a young boy holding onto a bouquet of balloons: He holds onto these balloons with hopes of bringing them along whenever he goes. He just got them from the carnival, and carries his head high with joy. He looks at them with excitement and thinksContinue reading “Weightless Burdens”

Have you ever found yourself wondering about the “Final Greetings” passage that concludes most of the New Testament letters? Who are these people, and why does Paul or Peter remark on them? These names remind us that the Bible is written by human authors under the inspiration of God’s Holy Spirit, and that the booksContinue reading “Treasure Among Us”

In most instances, whenever we sit down to read a book of the Bible, the author is familiar to us. When we read Exodus, we know that Moses wrote it, and are aware of his life’s story and impact. The same could be said of Ezra, Nehemiah, Peter, John, or Paul. But when we turnContinue reading “Who is Mark?”