The Kingdom of God
The language we use affects the understandings we hold. I have recently been thinking about a prime example, the language of “king” and “kingdom” especially as used in the phrases “kingdom of God” and “kingdom of heaven.”
The language we use affects the understandings we hold. I have recently been thinking about a prime example, the language of “king” and “kingdom” especially as used in the phrases “kingdom of God” and “kingdom of heaven.”
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. A look at two key terms: (1) peacemakers, and (2) sons (children) of God.
The concept of race leads to the power of racism used by a predominantly white society to control non-white people.
The powers ordered by God in Christ become rebellious.
Many Bible readers have been captivated by the imagery of the “armor of God” in Ephesians 6. However, the big question is “What are the powers referred to in the passage?”
The “Priestly Prayer” in Numbers 6 is actually God’s blessing upon the people God has called by name.
What are we actually celebrating at Pentecost? Is it not the birth of the spiritual Body of Christ?
Yesterday was Ascension Day, traditionally celebrated on the 40th day of the Easter season. Luke is the only Gospel writer who gives the actual story of Jesus’ Ascension into heaven. Luke’s Gospel is also the only one that has a sequel, which we know as the book of Acts. Acts chapter 1 begins with a … Read more
What Leviticus 25-26 teaches us about restoring sabbaths to the land.