Several passages in the Old Testament depict God as showing up in an unusual, seemingly tangible, way. Whether it be the burning bush, Melchizedek, or a whirlwind, the same question arises: what are we to think of these phenomena? Do these passages conflict with other biblical statements made about the Lord, such as “No one […]
Read more "Thoughts on Theophanies: Augustine’s Take on Old Testament God Appearances"Just after the Israelites are caught worshiping a golden calf in Exodus, the Lord informs Moses that they will be leaving Sinai and traveling to the Promised Land. During this exchange, Moses is understandably concerned with whether God will be accompanying them throughout the rest of their voyage. The dialogue contains Moses’ famous request, that God […]
Read more "Moses and Paul on Spiritual Progress"Rather than having a tasteless food experience, we’ve got taste buds. It is not necessary for us to have taste buds, as it is necessary for us to have, let’s say, a heart, or lungs; however, they’re there. Some might say that taste buds are present in order to ensure our eating, and, thus, the […]
Read more "A Theology of Taste Buds"After God brings the Israelites across the Red Sea on dry ground, he leads them in the direction of the Promised Land. He had planned for them to stop in the Sinai region on the way there, so that he could have a special meeting with them in which they would receive the Law. Moses […]
Read more "The Surprising Appeal of Golden Calves"In the Gospels, Jesus mentions a sin so abominable that it cannot be forgiven under any circumstance: blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. The prospect of doing something that warrants, in irreversible fashion, a guilty verdict before the God of the universe is alarming, to say the least. During my time as a follower of Christ, […]
Read more "What is Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?"In the tenth chapter of Acts, the apostle Peter proclaims that “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the Devil.” The narratives of the Bible are teeming with the bondage-breaking power of God, and so are the testimonies […]
Read more "Ministry Tips: Presenting Christ as the End Rather Than a Means"This reading and study plan has been designed specifically for the families of the teens who attend Lighthouse Church’s youth group. However, all are welcome to use and share it. It is meant to join parents and children together in the enjoying of God’s Word. The reading demand is quite light: only one chapter per […]
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