revelation

When we talk about reading and understanding Scripture, an emphasis is often placed on “context”, and rightly so. But context isn’t everything. Yes, it is vitally important for understanding authorial intent and conducting proper exegesis, but what is also equally … Read More

Humans often create gods that are just like themselves. Our imagined gods are often irrational, vindictive, and prone to outbursts of anger. The Greek pantheon of gods proves this. They act more like characters in a modern soap opera than … Read More

“We all accept the fact that Scripture is true, or at least I hope you do. The validity and veracity of Scripture are self-affirmed in the pages of the Old Testament as well as the New (Ps 119; 2 Tim. … Read More

Shortly after God created everything, the first humans doubted His goodness. They followed their doubt into rebellion against God’s sole command. This plunged people and creation into the curse of sin which results in death. For millennia, creation has struggled … Read More

The ebb and flow of personal contentment comes and goes. We all experience seasons of satisfaction and bouts of grumbling. The struggle is real. The world that promises happiness if you only have “this” or if you only experience “that”, … Read More

The concept is hard for us to imagine. Could a world without evil and pain exist? What would we do with ourselves if we’re not worried about trying to be right and trying to stay alive? The last two chapters … Read More

It’s alarming how few believers give any reasonable consideration to the future judgment that is to come. Unfortunately, Christianity is treated like an insurance package both directly and indirectly. I have talked with confessing Christians who unashamedly admit to “following” … Read More

The end of God’s purposes on the present earth is beautiful. This is particularly true when we contrast the end for the workers of darkness and the end for God’s people. In Revelation 19 the beast and the false prophet … Read More

Our faith is tested all the time. Probably one of the most common tests is painful experiences. When we encounter some discomfort, we recoil. When the pain intensifies, we attempt to respond in a way that’s consistent with what we … Read More

The contrast between heaven and earth is hard to miss when we read the Scriptures. One difference is that heaven is God’s dwelling place, while people dwell on earth. Also, heaven is said to be above, while the earth is … Read More