The Microevangelium
What Bible passage contains a microevangelium? Don’t gloss over this question. It is essential if you plan to share the gospel. But first, what is a microevangelium? Confession: I made the word up. Just like the protoevangelium (proto = first,…
Six Reasons to Interpret Canticles Allegorically
The Canticles, or Song of Solomon, is often overlooked. Sometimes it is difficult to draw spiritual lessons from a book that focuses so much on apparently human love. Here are six reasons to view the book less as a description…
A Summary of Peter’s Life
Fishing Simon, son of Jonas and resident of Bethsaida, was a fisher with his brother Andrew. Simon encountered Jesus when his brother claimed to find the Messiah. When they were introduced, Jesus renamed him ‘Cephas’ (‘rock’ or ‘stone’ in Hebrew)…
The Question
He seemed unstoppable. Every question was answered perfectly. Try as they might, the ultra-strict, highly educated Jewish Pharisees were unable to trap Jesus. No theological question seemed too difficult for Him. Every answer demonstrated wisdom, revealing their own ignorance to…
Brackets in the Bible: Discerning Scholarship or Spiritual Surrender?
72% of Americans do not believe that the Bible is the literal word of God, or should be treated as such. Even 22% of so-called Evangelicals would disagree that the Bible is 100% accurate. Even as textual criticism grows and fabulous…
