Universal access to the whole NT was not realistically possible for a very long time after the books which comprise the NT were gathered together in one volume. How many early believers could study these works, let alone own them?
Why Creation Matters, Part 13: Hebrews
Hebrews resents a picture of the person and work of Christ that is unrivaled for breadth, depth, and expression anywhere else outside the Gospels. The author points three times to the centrality of Creation in his theology.
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False Logic: The Folly of Claiming the NT Is Needed to Rightly Interpret the OT (Part 1)
Among those who like to criticize Dispensational Premillennialism one encounters a popular mantra: The OT needs to be interpreted by the NT. Since the NT introduces Jesus Christ, and the Apostolic writings unpack the doctrine of Christ, one must go back to the OT with the NT teaching in hand to unlock God’s meaning.
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What's the Mystery of Ephesians 3?
What is the “mystery” about which Paul speaks in Ephesians 3? Many possible answers, at first blush, seem promising. However, like poor Hosea’s wife, they soon prove empty and faithless.
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Defining True Worship, Part 2
In John 4, Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman reveals a pivotal shift in worship. “The hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth” (Jn 4:23). This statement revolutionizes the concept of worship.
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Unholy Zeal: Holiday Attacks on Israel
It seems those who hate Israel have taken particular joy in using their holidays as opportunities to mount assaults against them—on days when they might be least suspecting and least prepared.
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Defining True Worship, Part 1
True worship runs far deeper than any stylistic expression. It is not merely the sound we produce but the surrender we offer. Pastors, worship leaders, and all church leaders must recapture the biblical vision of worship.
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Honor True Widows: 1 Timothy 5:3–16 with Implications for the Church’s Social Responsibilities, Part 4
Paul adds a second reason for refusing to enroll younger widows in verse thirteen. While they are turning away from Christ (ἅµα δὲ), they are also learning to be idle (καὶ ἀργαὶ µανθάνουσιν).
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Pastor, Are You Bored with God?
“I hate preaching holidays like Christmas and Easter,” he said. “Why?” I couldn’t fathom a Christian pastor ever uttering those words. “I have a hard time finding something new to say,” the pastor replied.
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