Jesus is the greatest teacher to walk the earth. He taught through many means, but one of His favorites was storytelling. These were not tales meant simply to entertain, but extended analogies (παραβολή "parable") meant to reveal, to teach, to persuade, and to provoke change. Ultimately, He spoke in parables to reveal the kingdom to … Continue reading 5 Helpful Books on Jesus’ Parables
12 Quotes of Christmas and God Incarnate
So then He united man with God, and established a community of union between God and man; since we could not in any other way participate in incorruption, save by His coming among us...So the Word was made flesh, that, through that very flesh which sin had ruled and dominated, it should lose its force … Continue reading 12 Quotes of Christmas and God Incarnate
6 Books that Will Change the Way You Read the Bible (for the better)
I used to read the Bible like God was tweeting @ me. A random verse here, a verse there. I had a couple favorite passages (usually pulled out of context) I would go to over and over when I was feeling down as if I was reading a therapeutic book written by some psychologist. Don't … Continue reading 6 Books that Will Change the Way You Read the Bible (for the better)
Your Netflix Binge-Watching Skills Can Help Your Bible-Reading Skills
Let's face it. We all binge-watch shows on Netflix. There's much to say about the topic of binge-watching, but this isn't the blog for that. I just want to make one observation about binge-watching shows: the binge-watcher is able to follow the storyline of the show very closely. That makes sense right? If you're binge-watching … Continue reading Your Netflix Binge-Watching Skills Can Help Your Bible-Reading Skills
Jesus: The Cosmic Carpenter
I would imagine that most of the population (whether Christian or not) when asked about Jesus' occupation would answer that he was a carpenter (thanks Indiana Jones). This is not wrong, but maybe in need of some nuance. Jesus' adoptive father, Joseph, is called a τέκτων (pronounced "tech-tone") in Matthew 13:55, "Is not this the … Continue reading Jesus: The Cosmic Carpenter
10 Books I’ve Read in Seminary That All Christians Should Read
You read a lot of books in seminary. Like, a lot. There have been many books that I've read, enjoyed, and been edified by (and some that have been like crawling through a swamp). I've tried to compile a list of books I've read while in seminary that were beneficial to me and that I believe … Continue reading 10 Books I’ve Read in Seminary That All Christians Should Read
