In Sunday’s sermon, we explored the sobering and triumphant declaration of Jesus in Mark 8:38–9:1. There, Jesus calls His followers to costly discipleship, warns of judgment, and makes a striking promise: that some standing there would not taste death until they saw the kingdom of God come with power. That closing line (9:1) is one … Continue reading When the Kingdom Came in Power: Filling in the Gaps of Mark 8:38-9:1
Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God?
Imagine two patients diagnosed with terminal cancer.Both are prescribed chemotherapy. One receives the real thing—an intravenous mixture packed with cytotoxic agents designed to destroy cancer cells. The other receives a solution labeled “chemo,” but it’s made of vitamins, sugar water, and saline. It carries the name, but lacks the necessary power to save. As such, … Continue reading Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God?
Is Jesus YHWH?
Imagine a town that’s spent generations crossing a beautiful old stone bridge. It was built centuries ago—carefully engineered, deeply grounded, weathered but strong. But over time, the townspeople begin to forget why it was built the way it was. New generations don’t remember what each stone is for. Some even begin removing parts of the … Continue reading Is Jesus YHWH?
From Fog Machines to Incense: Why Millennials and Gen Z Are Turning to Liturgy
As celebrity pastors fall and hype-driven churches lose ground, a surprising trend emerges: Millennials and Gen Z are rediscovering liturgy, creeds, and historic worship. Here’s why the future of the church may look more ancient than you think.
Prophetic Literacy and the End of an Age
N. T. Wright, when speaking of prophecy writes, "Prophets were not fortune tellers. They were covenant watchdogs."
Keeping the Fire Alive: Parenting Beyond Camp
"Mountaintops are for views and inspiration, but fruit is grown in the valley."
Stop Calling It ‘Legalism’: Why Obedience Isn’t the Enemy of Grace
Obedience isn't the opposite of grace. It's what happens when grace grabs hold of your heart.
Gospels vs. Epistles: Key Differences Explained
"To summarize the argument in a phrase: the Gospels major in ramification, the Epistles major in application."
From Abel to Zechariah: The Two Witnesses and the Covenant Lawsuit Against Jerusalem
The witness of Abel and Zechariah—like the ministry of Christ—marks the end of an era. Their prophetic blood cries out, not only from the ground, but from the pages of Scripture, testifying to a generation that stood on the brink of judgment. And in Revelation 11, God answers their cry for justice.
Always Reforming: Eschatology and the Call of Scripture
Here’s the danger: whenever we inherit a fully-formed system—whether dispensational, amillennial, postmillennial, or otherwise—we are tempted to fit the text of Scripture into our eschatology, rather than letting Scripture shape or challenge our views.
Weston Blaha 