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Jesus and the Apostles: Using the Old Testament as a Living Story

Harrison, C. (n.d.). Visualizations of the Bible: Bible Cross-References. Chris Harrison. https://www.chrisharrison.net/index.php/Visualizations/BibleVizThis visualization highlights the interconnectedness of scripture, illustrating how the Old and New Testaments form a unified narrative, as demonstrated in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. 1. Scripture as a Unified Narrative When Jesus and the apostles refer to the Old Testament,... Continue Reading →

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A Brief Survey of Eschatological Views

Eschatology, the study of the 'last things,' is a popular area of Christian theology. It delves into Christ's second coming, the resurrection, final judgment, and the nature of God's kingdom. Among the various interpretations, Amillennialism stands out, providing a coherent and historically grounded framework for understanding these events. By focusing on the millennium's symbolic nature... Continue Reading →

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The Unstoppable Mission: God’s Spirit, God’s People, God’s Purpose, Acts 1-2

The Bible is a unified story that leads us to Jesus. It starts with a soft promise in Genesis—a hint that grows louder through time, building a chorus of hope that reaches its peak with Jesus. This story moves forward in Acts as Jesus leaves his disciples with a mission. They wait in Jerusalem, ready... Continue Reading →

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Fragile Bullies

In Shakespeare’s Othello, Iago is the master manipulator. He plants seeds of doubt in Othello’s mind, ultimately leading him to destruction. He doesn’t just attack openly; instead, he baits Othello with a false sense of security and then twists situations to make himself look like the victim. This kind of manipulative bullying isn’t new—it’s an... Continue Reading →

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Learning from My Pride

When I first became a preacher and husband, I thought I had everything figured out. I believed my ability to lead came from hard work, knowledge, and pushing through whatever came my way. I didn’t realize that pride was creeping in, making things more complicated than they needed to be. Looking back, I see that... Continue Reading →

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