Nov 4, 2013 | Christian Living, The Bible, Theology
The book of Revelation contains many symbols. Some of these symbols are used elsewhere in the scriptures and are relatively easy to interpret. Others were common in the ancient world, but may not be well known to modern readers. I’ll explain some of these symbols in...
Jan 12, 2013 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living
In my last post, I wrote about Paul’s defense of his own authority in his second letter to the church at Corinth. He presented some unusual credentials in 2 Corinthians 6 and 11. These credentials are especially relevant to those who are called to Christian...
Jan 11, 2013 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living
Some things in life are gained not by aiming at them directly, but by aiming at something else. These things become a consequence of aiming at something higher. In my last post, I talked about how this applies to leadership. Christians should certainly hold positions...
Jan 10, 2013 | Christian Living, The Bible
I’ve often wondered whether our ideas about leadership are fully Biblical. Scores of books have been written about leadership, and the subject forms a massive component of the publishing industry. There’s nothing wrong with this, and nothing wrong with the principles...
