In Matthew 23:13-33, there are recorded eight woes that Jesus pronounced upon the “scribes and Pharisees.” Jesus is harsh in his criticism as he unloads on his antagonists. The danger is that we can read these woes in a way that is not helpful or … [Continue reading]
There are very few Christian believers that would argue that the Bible is not important. It is part of our spiritual DNA to hold Scripture in high esteem. But do we really understand how vital it is to read and study Scripture on a regular … [Continue reading]
Can we be honest and admit that sometimes it seems to be a chore to read through the regulations in the opening books of the Bible. But every once in a while (perhaps less often than it should) I find a connection that makes the reading seem worth … [Continue reading]
I want my theology to be correct. Precision in handling Scripture is a good thing. But the danger of being theologically correct and adept at handling the Bible is that we can lose sight of why the Bible exists in the first place. The Bible exists … [Continue reading]
