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…
There is some confusion today concerning how Christians should relate to the Mosaic Law. Some argue that it has absolutely no place in the lives of believers, and that we…
In the past I have had students who think it is at best questionable to believe that material now found in the Old Testament reflects the original instructions that Moses…
This past summer I had to get rid of an uninvited resident in our home, which was a 3 1/2 foot snake. It had lived with us for 3 or…
Occasionally while reading the assignments some of my students I get the impression that some see little value in the historical references provided in the Gospels. Some even appear embarrassed…
The phrase “in Christ” was clearly one of Paul’s favorite terms, one which has multifaceted nuances of theological significance and import. However, it is necessary for students to understand the…