Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. (Ephesians 4:25 ESV) This strikes me as one of the most profound things I’ve ever read. In context, putting away all falsehood is a result, or a part, of “putting on” the [...]
I’m also a grammar geek, Star Trek geek and computer geek. Give me a break, I grew up that way. This week the full force of my geekiness has been turned towards the Bible as I’ve discovered and started to practice the Bible study technique that John Piper uses, called “Arcing.” It’s something that feels [...]
I have just about had it with the traditional church, at least as I’ve experienced it. It is infested to its core by moralistic, legalistic, fenced-in, inward-looking, self-righteous, holier-than-thou, shallow, incurious, arrogant, bombastic, patronizing, sneering so-called Christians. I find I am coming full-circle in my journey from my adolescence, and am left with much the [...]
Take me past the outer courts Into the Holy Place Past the brazen altar Lord I want to see your face Pass me by the crowds of people And the Priests who sing your praise I hunger and thirst for your righteousness But it’s only found in one place [Chorus:] Take me into the holy [...]
This is a letter I wrote this afternoon to a couple of friends of mine who had a question about an idolatry I identified: Idolatry of the Bible. We were discussing starting a Bible study locally and I wanted to make clear that my intention would be to focus any study of the Bible on [...]
Before we begin, some reference scripture: 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the [...]
Dearest Karri, This week we’re studying John chapter 1, verses 1-18. This is the preamble to John’s gospel, and some very important scripture to examine in depth as we prepare to examine the ministry of Christ. The Word Became Flesh 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the [...]
Everywhere I go online, I find what I believe to be wild misunderstandings and unhealthy doctrine on the concept of Biblical Judgement. This article is an attempt to define at the very least my beliefs, if not the true and proper interpretation of scripture. It is my belief that what follows here is the interpretation [...]