A Biblical Solution to the Problem of Evil
The problem of evil, which includes the problem of suffering, is one of the truly deep, ‘profound’ mysteries of human existence, and of reality itself. The Bible provides the only truly meaningful answer to this problem, but the answer has…
Six Benefits of Church Membership
Are you an involved, committed member of the local church? It’s one of the most important spiritual disciplines that you can engage in. It demonstrates obedience to Scripture. It demonstrates submission to Jesus. It also comes with many other benefits,…
The Three Steps Toward Learning Theology
How do you learn who God is? How do you learn his character, not in a theoretical, useless way, but in a way that will actually make you more like Him? This is the true question of theology. Many Christians…
Prayer in Times of National Apostasy: The Theology of Prayer in the Books of the Kings (Part Four)
This is the final part in an ongoing article about prayer in First and Second Kings. Check out Part One, Part Two, and Part Three. The Power of Prayer in the Books of the Kings One thing is clear: the…
Prayer in Times of National Apostasy: The Theology of Prayer in the Books of the Kings (Part Three)
The Pattern of Prayer in the Books of the Kings The thirteen prayers in the Books of the Kings are worthy of study, because they demonstrate the elements of effective prayer. If we want our prayers to be powerful, like…
Inherent Hermeneutics: The Hermeneutic of Scripture
Introduction The American church is in a battle for the Bible. Various factions aim to seize, brandish, and use the text of the Bible to advance their cause. To be sure, such Bibline warfare has been endemic through decades, even…
Prayer in Times of National Apostasy: The Theology of Prayer in the Books of the Kings (Part Two)
This is part two in an ongoing article about prayer in First and Second Kings. Be sure to check out part one as well! The Primacy of Prayer in the Books of the Kings The kingdoms of Israel were rocked…
Canteens and Cookstoves for Your Spiritual Life
Last year, hiking in Colorado, I had hours to meditate on the Christian life. Surrounded by mountains, meadows, and forests – and miles from civilization – I began to think about the daily routine of food. Since we were backing…
The Wisdom of Jesus in 12 Quotes
The wisdom of Jesus needs no introduction. Born to a peasant woman and reared in an insignificant village, Jesus of Nazareth lived his short life on earth as a carpenter and travelling Rabbi. His words and actions aroused intense hostility…
Prayer in Times of National Apostasy: The Theology of Prayer in the Books of the Kings (Part One)
The purpose of this study is to observe those prayers, and then to imitate the ancients so that our prayers, also, will break through the mundane into the realm of the supernatural.
