The role of works in the final judgment is the big kahuna of theology. The topic divided the Protestant Reformers from the Roman Catholics in the 1500’s. Up till today in theological discussions people will [ Read More … ]
From Isaiah 42-44 Israel has sinned against the LORD and is now conquered by her enemies. Yet the LORD still has concern for his people. Recalling their past history together and relationship. The LORD steps in to [ Read More … ]
From Isaiah 31-35 The people of Jerusalem were under threat from Assyria because they had sinned against the LORD and have turned to idols. Isaiah calls them to repentance. He says if they repent the LORD [ Read More … ]
4) My Fourth Principle: There Is No “View from Nowhere” (or “View from Everywhere”) (By Roger E. Olson) As I move on in this series of “my principles,” what I say will increasingly assume readers’ [ Read More … ]
From Isaiah 23-27 Chapter 24 describes the collapse of the created order following the destruction of the cosmic covenant. The structures of society have gone, the land is barren, and Jerusalem has become desolate. Everything has reverted [ Read More … ]
From Isaiah 13-17 Isaiah predicts a time when Babylon will be defeated and God’s people removed from their oppression. When this happens he says Israel will take up a taunt against them. Have you ever taunted [ Read More … ]
From Isaiah 5-8 Isaiah has a vision where he enters the temple of the LORD. He has an immense vision of the holiness and overwhelming presence of the LORD. His sin is atoned for and he [ Read More … ]
From Song of Solomon 1-8 According to the most common interpretation, the Song of Solomon is a collection of love poems between a man and a woman, celebrating the sexual relationship God intended for marriage. God [ Read More … ]
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From Ecclesiastes 5-8 The passage reminds us about being overly righteous. Are you more concerned about your appearance in front of others rather than before God? In the gospel Jesus is well aware the overt [ Read More … ]