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Dec 13, 20221 min read
Kingdom of God - A Kingdom of Joy
A visual bible study of Col 1:9-14 where Jon breaks down various ways to study the Bible together in community while looking at the topic...
Jan 12, 20222 min read
The Holy Spirit of God: It or Person?
In a word play, Jesus said that just as the wind is mysterious and you don't know where it comes from or where it goes, so it is with...
Dec 26, 20215 min read
Quenching the Spirit
I built a fire pit once around an old tree stump that had been chopped down close to the ground but the roots were never excavated. I...
Dec 22, 20213 min read
One Another Scriptures
One Another in the New Testament There are several passages in the New Testament (this is not an exhaustive list) where God teaches us...
Dec 20, 20201 min read
The Apocalypse: The Final Vision
Here we take a look at the closing chapters of Rev 21-22 and the final vision of John and how it is a reversal of the curse in Genesis.
Dec 13, 20201 min read
The Apocalypse: Civil and Uncivil Worship
Here we look at how Revelation's call for the church to remain separate from "the beast" applies to us today in modern America.
Dec 6, 20201 min read
The Apocalypse: Critique of Power
In this installment of our study of Revelation we look at its critique of power, especially of that between Jesus and Babylon.
Nov 22, 20201 min read
The Apocalypse: Interpretive Grid
Continuing our study of Revelation as we look at various interpretive approaches to the book.
Nov 15, 20201 min read
The Apocalypse: Apocalypse Literature
Continuing out study of the book of Revelation as we look at apocalyptic literature as a genre to help us understand Revelation.
Nov 8, 20201 min read
The Apocalypse: Re-Canonization of Revelation
The beginning of a 6 part series through the book of Revelation.
Nov 6, 20201 min read
Noutheteo Part 2
Discussing the Greek word Noutheteo and focusing on the attitude of humility as a product of grace in our discipling relationships.
Nov 20, 20191 min read
Standing Where Peter Stood for the 1st Christian Sermon
Standing outside the Southern Temple Gate where Peter preached at Pentecost 2000 years ago (Acts 2) and remembering the Jesus Movement...
Nov 13, 20191 min read
Standing on the Areopagus
Standing on the Areopagus where Paul preached in Athens (Acts 17) 2000 years ago and remembering the the idols of my culture and the God...
Jul 9, 201912 min read
What is the Bible, by Rob Bell
"Just let the Bible be whatever it is." Rob Bell But just what is the Bible Mr. Bell? What is the Bible? This is a vitally important...
May 6, 20193 min read
Can Science Explain Everything?
John C. Lennox's new book (released 2019) " Can Science Explain Every Thing " offers the Christian a power-packed apologetic punch in a...
Oct 13, 20182 min read
The Various Shapes of Goliath
The story of David and Goliath in 1 Sam 17 has become so famous that it is a phrase that has come to represent anytime there is a...
Sep 7, 20182 min read
Q&A: Is ALL Scripture inspired by God?
Question: This question comes from Emily: In reading an article on the origins of the Old and New Testaments I found this quote: "Others...
Aug 22, 20175 min read
Silence & Solitude
Today for most that live in the 21st century, the art of silence and solitude is something a bit strange and foreign, something perhaps...
Aug 2, 20171 min read
An Unknown God - Acts 17:24-27
Our ideas of God are often misconstrued ... the Apostle Paul helps straighten the Athenians view of God some 2000 years ago ... and we...
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