-->A paradox is a statement that seems contradictory. The way people word things reveals something of the way they understand issues. For example, when a translator renders the Greek underlying Hebrews 8:8a “he finds fault with them when He says,” we recognize an unwillingness to make a statement that seems contradictory; he is unwilling to ...

-->Keeping one’s theology straight is all about understanding how its constituent ideas relate to one another. How does God’s promise to Abraham (Genesis 12:3; Galatians 3:8) relate to His promises to Christians (Joshua 1:5; Hebrews 13:5)? Why do some Christian theologians relate everything back to a single covenant? Why do many others emphasize God’s Spirit ...

-->This post is intended to address a problem associated with spiritual growth and maturation. We are capable of and even predisposed to a self-destructive commitment to ideas which are inconsistent with Scripture. It is my hope to call the careful reader to take seriously the method by which he/she studies Scripture. The idea of theology ...

-->The Apostle to the Hebrews uses “mes-ee’-tace” three times to describe the ministry of Christ (8:6; 9:15; 12:24). It is used two other times to the same end (Gal 3:19; 1 Tim 2:5). The consistent point is that Jesus mediates the new covenant, the “better covenant,” and this is intended as a distinction; He does ...

-->God provided a vision intended to help us “walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7). He has ordained symbols to represent the vision provided. The problem we face is keeping that vision alive. All that is not of God represents a vested interest in re-visioning our God-given image of Jesus Christ alone. How ...

-->True Patriot Love is a Canadian foundation dedicated to raising citizen’s awareness of actions undertaken on their behalf [http://truepatriotlovefoundation.com/about/]. This is a good example for churches. Patriotism can be defined as the exaltation of and loyalty toward one’s nation/state. Our message from Hebrews 8:1-3 dealt with embellishing the essential idea of Christian patriotism: the Excellency ...

-->  Seeing the snow falling outside reminds me of a problem I had with my car a couple of winters ago. I went to start it but the engine would not turn over. I didn’t think my battery was dead because the lights were on and the bell was dinging to let me know that ...

-->I, like Riley, am judging my need to rehearse the “THIS IS NOT IT” theology when I feel anxious. At those times, I must identify the source of my anxiety which is typically fear of man and fear of failure. The Word of God assures me that God will equip me for the good work ...

-->Knowing "this isn't it"! ...

-->1 Peter 1:6-9 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, as was necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith- more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire- may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at ...