Bible Study Lessons
Have you ever looked through a kaleidoscope? Twisting the scope creates various colorful designs. Likewise, there’s so much that occurred in the cross of Christ that we must look then turn the scope to see another aspect of what happened. Throughout the course of Christian history, the atonement has been one of the most controversial … Read more
Life is tough. Everyone needs encouragement. Here are a few posts that have an encouraging or devotional emphasis. John Wesley’s Last Words God’s Path in the Wilderness Four Reasons Why Israel Suffered in the Wilderness Temporary Circumstances and Ultimate Reality The Big Difference: Is Ultimate Reality Personal or Impersonal? Divine Descent The Interior Life: Lessons … Read more
Is Genesis 1 narrating a precise chronological account of how God’s act of creation occurred? Are we required to view the days of Genesis 1 as literal 24-hour days that occurred in exactly that order? Some note the apparent chronological differences between Genesis 1 and 2 and conclude, “Of course not.” What are the differences? … Read more
In the previous post, I mentioned that Jesus emphasized the personal nature of God. In particular, Jesus wants us to view God as our loving Father. Therefore, unlike Eastern religions, which view ultimate reality as impersonal, ultimate reality is deeply personal. But there are elements to the Christian view of God that lead us to … Read more
World religions can be placed into two basic categories: 1.) ultimate reality is impersonal, 2.) ultimate reality is personal. Eastern Religions Eastern religions view ultimate reality as impersonal. In Hinduism, all is one. This universal oneness is called Brahman—impersonal, ultimate reality of everything. The great insight of Buddhism, which enables people to gain freedom from … Read more