Those Confusing Kings
In my church Bible reading program we are currently in 2 Kings. While reading this part of the Bible you may have noticed that it…
Fathers and Sons: Passing on the Faith
I have been reading through 1 Samuel in our church Bible reading program, and I was struck by the challenge that fathers face in passing…
God’s Justice and Righteous Behavior
What does righteous behavior look like? Ezekiel 18:5-18 emphasizes individual responsibility, and states that God will not reward a wicked son because he has a…
God Rewards the Righteous
Is righteousness a gift that we receive by faith, or a way of living that God will reward? It seems that the answer is a…
A Covenant with a Most Holy God
Sometimes it is helpful to look to past generations for an example of godly devotion. One such example is John William Fletcher (1729-1785), whom John…
Bible Maps on the Web
There is a new web site with the goal of mapping every location mentioned in the Bible on Google maps. Tim Kimberley of BibleMap.org is…
Does Easter Matter?
What difference does it make whether or not the body of Jesus remained in the tomb? The way in which you answer this question reveals…
FAQ on Christian Fasting
The Christian Church has a rich history of fasting. Moses, Elijah, Esther, Nehemiah, Daniel and Paul, fasted at crucial points. Jesus both taught and modeled…
Pentecostals are Here to Stay
The Charismatic/Pentecostal movement is here to stay. Get used to it. Earlier this month The Pew Forum released a new study titled “Spirit and Power:…
Where does “Emerging Theology” come from?
No one exists in a vacuum, and everyone is dependent on others who have helped form their thinking. That’s why 9Marks has an done us…
Physical Expression in Worship
One area in which there is a significant difference between churches is the amount of physical expression used in worship. Singing is one form of…
Evangelism and Children’s Curriculum
Dan Edelen shares his concerns about the curriculum usually used for Children’s Sunday School and VBS. The underlying assumption behind almost all children’s curriculum used…