In this letter are the raw words of a broken spirit coming to new and deeper understanding of some very critical parts of Christian life and beliefs. Wrestling with what he sees as unfairness, the author of this letter discusses his views of humbleness, what it means to be “poor in spirit”, free-will, autonomy, romantic relationships, and God’s workings in our daily lives.
An Insider’s Look at the Christmas Story
The Christmas story as understood by the average Western Christian is rather in want of real understanding. It's superficial in our modern, commercialised minds-- it’s exactly like the plastic manger scenes most stores sell: a picture, yet wholly inaccurate. We know all about a little baby being born in a "manger", and angels singing to … Continue reading An Insider’s Look at the Christmas Story
Saved Apart from Jesus?
The Bible seems to say that one can only be saved in the Name of Jesus, but what about the Jews who did not hear of Him for the first few hundred years after Jesus? Case-study of Apollos, Christian minister apart from Jesus, included in this essay.
The Trinity of Christianity Understood as the Bible Teaches: as God Has Revealed Himself
God is not a man, so stop trying to understand Him as if He were one. God is not anything like what most people think Him to be. We cannot fully know Him in this life, but we can know what the Bible reveals about Him.
God’s Word a Mirror, Not a Sword
God’s Word is a mirror that lets us see ourselves as compared to Him. God’s Word is to convict us as He speaks to us. It is not for us to condemn others by, for we are not God.
Judges 11: One Man’s Honour Broken By A Single Mistranslated Word
Jephthah the Gileadite is today passed off as one who made a rash vow that ended in the death of his only child, but is this really the case? Or is there much more to this story, with a mistranslation of a single word that has forever ruined his honour in the English language? Can all the arguments against him be proven as undeserved, and can his righteousness as Judge be restored?
Comparison of Jewish and Christian Perspectives on Angels, Satan, Humans, & Spiritual Realms
A light comparison of Jewish and Christian ideas on the Spirit of God, angels, humans, Satan, Heaven, and Hell.
7 Steps in Getting Kids and Teens to Study the Bible (Young Discipleship)
It can be exceptionally challenging to get kids and teens to have desire to read the Bible or partake in Bible studies. While I’m normally an essayist, I thought I would put into an outline useful ways to understand the challenges and overcome them, that you might help lead the children and teens to know … Continue reading 7 Steps in Getting Kids and Teens to Study the Bible (Young Discipleship)
Pharaoh’s Hardened Heart: Forced or Chosen? (Exodus Discussion)
Introduction The following commentary focuses on reconciling the fact that God has hardened the heart of Egypt’s king to the fact that God would never instill evil (a lack of good) in anyone. There is a great ‘apparent contradiction’ here between God saying, “I will harden Pharaoh’s heart,” and the blameless righteousness of the Lord … Continue reading Pharaoh’s Hardened Heart: Forced or Chosen? (Exodus Discussion)
Numbers 14:12 A Contradiction or Troublesome Translation?
The following is mainly a commentary on a couple particular verses in Numbers 14. They had long plagued the author because he could not reconcile their ideas to the rest of Scripture, but the kind Lord has finally lead him to make sense of what the issues are and what the answers are to understand … Continue reading Numbers 14:12 A Contradiction or Troublesome Translation?
Seeking God 