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Know The Theologians
Christianity has a rich history of theologians who delve deeply into the Bible and tradition, seeking to better understand God and His relationship with creation. Unfortunately, many preachers assume they know enough based on their brief personal study each week, confidently pronouncing truths without wrestling with them. Often, their exposure to theologians is limited to
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The Lord and His Prayer
Yesterday, Kristin met with some friends after our church service. Since we only have one car, I decided to leave it with her and walk home. Our Florida church sanctuary is 5 miles away from our home. During the walk, I listened to The Lord and His Prayer by N.T. Wright, courtesy of our library’s
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Reading Revelation Responsibly
I just finished listening to the book, Reading Revelation Responsibly: Uncivil Worship and Witness: Following the Lamb into the New Creation by Michael J. Gorman. I listened to it on Hoopla from our library. I highly recommend this book for understanding how to read Revelation. It is an overview, not a commentary. It challenges our
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Is the End Near?
(picture was AI generated by Microsoft Co-Pilot) When we observe great signs and wonders from creation and hear rumors of wars, disease and famine, we often think the end is near and that our generation is the last generation before the end. With the war in Gaza and the eclipse in the USA, I heard
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Celtic Christianity Research
I have been researching Celtic and Roman Christianity in Great Britain around the 600s to prepare for a trip later this year. The above books are part of my research material. When Jesus was roaming the shores of Galilee, there may have been discussions about this far off land called Britain or Britannia. In 55
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The Wood Between The Worlds
During Lent, I read The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross. by Brian Zahn. Brian explores the theological interpretations of what happened on the cross. Last year, during Lent, I read The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ by Fleming Rutledge which also explores the theological interpretations of what happened
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New Testament Translations
Simultaneously, I recently read through these two newer translations of the New Testament. I believe that both were translated well. The styles of translation are starkly different. The New Testament for Everyone, translated by Tom Wright is similar to the NIV in style. The Second Testament: A New Translation, by Scot McKnight is a different
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Ashes to Ashes
On Ash Wednesday, one of the Litany of Penitence prayers we prayed together tugged at my heart and drew me into penance. This is a prayer I would like to pray more often to remind me of my sin and my community’s sin. Here is the prayer for reference. Litany of Penitence Most holy and
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Epiphany
Epiphany is always January 6th in the western church. The season of Epiphany lasts from January 6th until Ash Wednesday. Since Easter determines Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent is always a set number of days and Easter varies, the season of Epiphany varies in length. This year, it is shorter than normal. This
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Revelation Commentary
Being raised in the milieu of Dispensationalism and going to Dallas Theological Seminary, I had a deep understanding of one view of interpreting Revelation. I had a cursory understanding of the other views. I have read another book where experts in each view defend their view in conversation with experts from the other views. The