Bible Study Lessons
Where should you go to church? In some places, the choice can feel overwhelming because many cities have dozens if not hundreds of churches. Plus, some churches claim to be the only true church. Are they right? What should you do? I know this is not a dilemma for everyone. Some people simply go to … Read more
Uncommon Unity by Richard Lints is a deep reflection on the nature of diversity and unity in society and the church. This wide-ranging book incorporates insights from theology, anthropology, sociology, ecclesiology, history, missiology, and linguistics. Part 1 (chapters 1-4) addresses the cultural and contextual influences that have shaped how “we understand and deal with difference” … Read more
I recently read a couple thought-provoking quotes from James Dunn (1939-2020). Dunn served as a New Testament professor at the University of Durham for about twenty years. In his book Jesus according to the New Testament, which I highly recommend, Dunn explores how Jesus is presented in each section of the New Testament. In chapter … Read more
What comes to mind when you hear the word “church”? Most people think of a special building, a stage area, a preacher, people sitting in pews, and music. But that’s only one form of church, which can been labeled the institutional or traditional church. The traditional church comes complete with a special building, an organizational … Read more
*This is a long post (over 18,000 words) so I have converted it into a book, which you can purchase here. ————————————- Chapter 1: Questions I’m usually not bothered by other people’s income, but the apostle Paul’s finances have caused me great angst. The man who traveled extensively throughout the Roman world, preaching and teaching, … Read more