“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow." - Isaiah 1:17 It is very tempting as a Christian, in a climate so overtaken by political talk, to feel it nessecary to “speak truth to power.” In fact, if polled, many might … Continue reading Speaking Prophetically to our Culture
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Studying the Bible (at Church)
What is the goal of studying the Bible? Or maybe, what is the goal of studying the Bible at Church? I can think of two answers: 1) We study the Bible as a form of corporate worship. And 2) we study the Bible to gain from it godly wisdom so that we might navigate our … Continue reading Studying the Bible (at Church)
Are people removing scripture from the Bible?
While it is not typically asked in such an “on the nose” way, this question has come up frequently. Are the translation committees that are tasked with creating new versions of the English Bible purposefully removing sections of scripture? If you spend any time on Facebook, you might have seen memes that claim such a … Continue reading Are people removing scripture from the Bible?
Scripture Simplified 