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.
The Three Components of True Faith
One way that we can protect ourselves from ‘fake faith’ is by examining true faith, dissecting it, and observing its component parts.
A Primer on Christianity
The Bible: The Foundational Document of Christianity. The Bible is the most logical place to begin describing Christianity. We believe that the Bible is the Word of God – a special message from God to all people everywhere! This does…
Spiritual Progress: How the Psalms of Ascent Reveal the Desires of Godly Living
Do you want to desire the things that God desires? One way that God answers this prayer is through his Word – revealing to us his intentions for our lives and for the world.
