The Most Popular Posts of 2023
2023 was another significant year for this blog, with lots of new content, and more visitors and page views than ever before. Here are the most popular posts (as well as some of my own favorites) from the year. You might also want to review the most popular posts of 2022, 2021, and 2020.
Biblical Studies
On Contentment and Patience – This excerpt from Doddridge’s Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul is an important reminder for all Christians. Doddridge reminds us what it means to be content in all circumstances and patiently accept God’s will.
Female Pastors? Examining what the Bible Says about Women in Ministry – There’s a lot of confusion about this topic today, including some notable news items in the Christian world this year. While not addressing all the issues, this article lays out the basic truth of God’s Word on this subject.
Our Great Patron – Understanding the system of patronage, as it existed in the first-century Mediterranean world, is extremely helpful in understanding the Bible. Drawing on the cultural connotations of patronage, the Biblical writers explained our relationship with God using terms that had distinct meanings for the original audience. This is my attempt to explain what patronage is and point out some ways that it colors our understanding of the New Testament.
Evangelism and Missions
The Spiritual Benefits of Evangelism – Not only is evangelism a spiritual discipline and a means of introducing people to the Lord, but it also has surprising spiritual benefits for those who are involved in it.
Overcoming Fear in Evangelism – Telling others about Jesus can be a scary idea, but the Bible gives us helpful encouragements. Here is what to do to deal with your fear and be a witness for the Lord in every area of life.
God-Glorifying Margins – In order to have time to minister to others, we need unrushed time in our calendars. Especially for Christians in the West, this seems to be harder and harder to find. Here is a call for God’s people to leave time for spontaneous ministry.
History and Current Events
The History of the World by Century – Here is a resource for understanding history: a list of 2-3 key events from every century of world history. I found it helpful to get a sense of the broad sweep of history, as well as to understand what else is going on in the world as I study a particular historical event.
The Coming ‘Brave New World’ – The novel ‘Brave New World’ is more than a dystopian science fiction novel. Although decades old, it accurately predicted the mindset of the future – and the direction in which modern philosophy is moving. As Yuval Harari points out, people can be controlled more easily with pleasure than with pain.
The Four Key Dates of Human History – By learning four dates from history, we can recognize the watershed moments of human civilization. Here are a few moments that changed the world forever.
Miscellaneous
God of Creation, God of Salvation: A Song – Enjoy this musical composition, a project of several people. This song highlights God’s wonders, the wonder of creation and the wonder of salvation.
The Six Characteristics of Kind People – I’ve been blessed to know a number of kind people, and kindness is a fruit of the Spirit. Here’s what I’ve observed about such individuals.
The Unrushed Life – God’s intention for life is not that we rush, but that we live calmly in light of his providence. It’s a lesson that I’ve been slow to learn, but incredibly important for my spiritual health.
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