born and raised twice in the bay, I preach Jesus and him crucified
Peter’s story with Jesus begins with water. It all starts in Luke 5. Peter is just a fisherman out on the lake, cleaning his empty nets after a long night. Then Jesus steps into his boat, teaching the crowds from there, and afterward, He tells Peter to cast his nets again. Though he’s exhausted and skeptical,... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Phillip W. Martin 