Occasionally while some study the chronology of Paul’s life and ministry they become confused about his early visits to Jerusalem and Luke’s reporting of these same visits in Acts. Regrettably,…
I’m not a big fan of most commercials; generally speaking I find them quite annoying. But there is one specific type of commercial that drives me crazy, and you have…
MUST CHURCHES BE "SOFT TARGETS"? John Piper once asserted that Christians should not procure conceal carry permits in order to defend themselves against criminals, insane sociopaths, terrorists, and those who…
One Christmas I got the best backscratcher ever! It’s made of aluminum, it has a rubber handle, and best of all it is retractable! Consequently, it takes up very little…
DOES FAITH PLUS WORKS SECURE SALVATION?One observation that is often raised when reading the Epistle of James is that James’s teaching about the relationship between works and faith seems to…
WHY "STORY TELLING" IS INEFFECTIVE FOR DISCIPLESHIP One of my fondest memories of being a dad was telling my sons made up stories at bedtime. Of course we would also tell…
Was Paul a mystic? Bruce’s discussion on this topic in his book Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free is not very helpful on this subject, primarily because he uses…
WHEN WAS JESUS BORN, WHEN DID HE START HIS MINISTRY, AND WHEN WAS HE CRUCIFIED? When people begin studying the life of Jesus Christ some are often confused by the…
OOccasionally while researching the historicity of the Old Testament you will come across scholars who argue that “Judaism” did not arise until the Jews returned from the Babylonian exile. The…
Paul’s Approach to Missions Reading and researching Paul’s missionary journeys also provides insight into his approach and strategy for the church’s mission. Missions should be at the heart of every…