Extended Studies
This is a collection of studies that cover many posts. They may be about a topic. Or they may cover an extended passage or book.
The Doctrine of the Bible
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From the human perspective, the Bible is a diverse collection of literature written over a long period of time. From a divine perspective, it is the authoritative guide to faith and practice.
The Theology of Genesis: An Introduction
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This is the first of a series looking at the theology of Genesis. Genesis has much to teach us, irrespective of our view of its historicity.
Ephesus: Losing Their First Love – Revelation 2:1-7
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Ephesus had so much to be commended for. They worked hard and were doctrinally sound. But they had lost their first love. And it was serious.
Sermon on the Mount: Build on Rock or Sand? – Matt 7:24-27
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Have you built your life on the rock of Christ or the sand of self. The life built on Christ will survive. The life built on self will not.
Follow-up to Attending In-Person Worship Services
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This is a follow-up post to the one describing my in-person worship experience. Unlike the first trip, this one was much better,
The God of General Revelation: What Creation Tells Us
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Does God exist? How can we know that? And if he does exist, what is he like? What can we learn about God apart from the Bible?
Sermon on the Mount: True and False Disciples – Matt. 7:21-23
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True and false disciples are distinguished, not by their church activities, but by whether or not they are doing the Father's will.
An Introduction to Systematic Theology
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This is an introduction to the topic of systematic theology. It will be providing some general guidelines for a systematic study of theology.
I Attended In-Person Worship Service Today
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I attended in person worship service today for the first time in 13 months. And it was a big challenge for this introvert / hermit.
Sermon on the Mount: Narrow and Wide Gates – Matt. 7:13-14
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The narrow gate leads to life while the wide gate leads to destruction. Jesus invites us to travel the narrow road that he traveled.
Sermon on the Mount: Ask, Seek, and Knock – Matthew 7:7-12
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Jesus promises that if, as God's children, we ask, we will receive. If we seek, we will find. And if we knock, the door will be opened.
Sermon on the Mount: Do Not Judge – Matthew 7:1-6
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Jesus instruction is clear. Do not judge other people. That belongs to God alone. Yet we are to be discerning and not accept just anyone.
