Allison, Dale C., Jr. Constructing Jesus: Memory, Imagination, and History. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2013. _______________. The End of the Ages Has Come: An Early Interpretation of the Passion and…
read moreI have seen this art piece floating around for several years now. I post it to share with any who might have seen it also and wanted to know more…
read moreOne of the most prominent words in the book of Leviticus – based on my word cloud I made and referenced in a previous post – is “Priest.” Contrary to what…
read moreHow many gospels are there? Some will answer with a tone of caution: “One…” nervous that this is a trick question. Others will answer with great certainty: “Four!” And still…
read moreOne of the things we most often do when we gather together as believers is sing. One of the primary things that can attract or turn-off someone to joining a…
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Have you ever noticed that the Old Testament in most English Bibles places the word, “lord” in all capital letters? Have you ever wondered why that is? The reason behind…
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The earliest Christians wrestled with their articulation of the Trinity. The monotheism that the early followers of Jesus inherited from Judaism prohibited them from concluding that Jesus was one god…
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The ascension is at best forgettable for most people in the church today. It seems for most people the ascension is merely a brief introduction to the more familiar stories…
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In honor of Easter, let’s talk about the resurrection. Growing up I heard lots about the cross. I heard a multitude of sermons and classes on the so-called “seven statements…
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