Understanding Biblical Literary Style. We need to understand that our expectations of the Biblical literary style may not be correct. As a 21st-century reader of the Bible, we can come to some ideas about its text that are probably incorrect. How we think about things can change slowly over time, and later generations can struggle …
Children need to be taught Biblical theology. What is Biblical theology? There are three disciplines used to study the Bible. They are exegesis, systematic theology, and Biblical theology. Children need to be taught Biblical theology. I will use the topic of salvation to demonstrate the differences between disciplines. Exegesis. Exegesis is to study at the …
Let me start by saying there is only one gospel, the Gospel of the Kingdom. And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. Matthew 4:23 Whenever you see the word gospel, it …
The gift of tongues divided the early church. If you have not read my article on the gift of Biblical theology and the gift of tongues, please take a few moments to read it before continuing here. In 1 Corinthians chapter 12, the apostle Paul addresses the topic of spiritual gifts. Throughout the chapter, he …
The church is to have unity in diversity of gifts. Read More »
Is the story of David and Goliath taught outside the Biblical story? Understanding the story of David and Goliath can help us understand how to read and teach the Bible. Please read on to see how Biblical theology can change how you teach or understand the Bible. Biblical theology is one of the things I …
Christianity And Tattoos I have heard a couple of Christian pastors comment on tattoos, and the latest one was Mike Winger. I like Mike’s teaching, so I am writing this article. Mike said many good things, but there is one thing I think he missed, as many evangelicals do, and that is the concept of separation. Old …
We really should know our destination is an earthly kingdom! When people are heading places for an extended stay, even to work, they have a mindset that anticipates what will take place at that location. If you have ever gone on a trip or vacation, you are preparing for that destination. What is being discussed …
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Jesus performs His first miracle at a wedding; let’s see why. I understand that miracles do not seem to be a show of power, rather they are a vision of what is to come. When Jesus sets up His kingdom there will be healing and peace. If one meditates on the miracles they can see …
In this article, I will attempt to place together the resurrection account found in the four gospels. I have looked over the four gospels to see if I could develop a timeline of the account of the resurrection that fits all four gospels, and I now present it to you. Jesus was taken off the …
Learn Biblical Theology and understand the gift of tongues A little background I take walks with a Christian coworker at lunch, talking about spiritual things. One day he asked me if I knew anything about Biblical theology. I had to admit I did not know about it. He was not sure what it was himself. …
