Biblical Authority and the Limits of Interpretation Biblical authority requires more than accepting what Scripture reveals. It also requires respecting the limits Scripture places upon human inquiry. The book of Daniel states that certain prophecies were sealed until an appointed time, while Ecclesiastes 3:11 states that humanity cannot discover God’s…
A Hermeneutical Question for Those Who Favorthe Traditional Interpretations of Daniel 9 The Hebrew prophet Daniel concludes his book with an extraordinary statement concerning his own prophecies: “But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro,…
A Prayer of Thanksgiving for the United States on Its 250th Birthday Almighty God, Today we pause with grateful hearts to thank you for the United States of America as she marks two hundred and fifty years of national life. You are the Creator of all nations and the Lord…
Reflections on Scholarship and Independent Research I do not present information on this website concerning Bible exposition or Ancient Near East chronology unless I believe my research and conclusions to be accurate. At the same time, that conviction should not be interpreted as a claim of infallibility. I remain open…
The question of whether same-sex attraction itself is sinful has become an important topic within the Christian church in recent years. Some pastors and teachers argue that merely experiencing homosexual attraction is a sin. Others maintain that Scripture condemns only same-sex lust and sexual behavior, not the experience of attraction…
To answer that question, we must look to the Bible for the answer, since it repeatedly warns God’s people against altering divine revelation to establish a new religion. From the Law of Moses to the final chapter of Revelation, Scripture presents itself as a message from God that must not…
I once heard a Christian leader venture the idea that major professional sports can become a kind of pagan religion. At the time, as a big sports fan in my younger days, I thought that was an exaggeration. Since then, having matured in Christ, my perspective has changed. When one…
Simple worship services centered on the elements that the New Testament explicitly mentions as necessary and desirable for the gathering of New Covenant believers: worship, Scripture, teaching, mutual edification, prayer, communion, baptism, and proclamation of the Gospel. MORNING SERVICE 1. Doxology & Call to Worship 2. Songs of Praise 3.…
Ancient Near East (ANE) chronology is often presented as one of the most secure achievements of modern historical scholarship. The chronologies of Assyria, Egypt, and the Hebrew kingdoms have been refined over many decades by specialists working within their respective fields. As a result, many scholars regard the overall chronological…
In Book of Ruth 4:7–8, the removal of a sandal was connected with the legal right of redemption. The nearer kinsman who declined to redeem Ruth surrendered his claim by removing his sandal and giving it to Boaz. Boaz then became the kinsman-redeemer who would take the bride and preserve…