"And he said to him, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.'" John 1: 51 Context The Gospel of John opens with a grand, cosmic prologue that introduces Jesus as the Word who was with God in the … Continue reading Understanding John 1:51: Jesus as Our Connection to Heaven
Christ’s Eschatological Work Against Tohu Wabohu
The typological connections between Christ and Adam have been well-observed and well-documented. Between G.K. Beale, Meredith Kline, N.T. Wright, and John Walton, the depths of the vast network of Jesus' faithful Adamic administration have been plumbed. However, there appears to be one area in which Christ's eschatological work seems not to be given the theological … Continue reading Christ’s Eschatological Work Against Tohu Wabohu
Go, And Be Fed
The relationship between pastors and their congregation is mutual; while pastors are responsible for feeding their flock, the congregation must actively seek spiritual nourishment. Immature faith often rejects essential practices like prayer and preaching. Attending church is not merely an obligation, but an opportunity for growth and fulfillment in faith.
How We Raise Children to Break
Parents in America have this remarkable and globally unique ability to remove their children from the grief of much suffering. This is a blessing! But it can also have unintended consequences.
Understanding Joshua 1: Courage and Obedience
The message to Joshua is clear: be strong and courageous. But this is where we tend to drift from the meaning of the text.
Moses, the God of Israel?
I've always struggled with this: Moses was clearly not a man on his deathbed. Why would YHWH “put him down” with so much vigor and youth still in his bones?
From Servants and Citizens to Sonship
You see, we typically focus on the main characters, as we rightly should: the Father, the older son, and the prodigal son. But I think we sell ourselves (and the story) short if we stop there.
The Way Forward
“What if I have already had sex? What if I have already been looking at porn?” Our answer is usually “repent, and don’t.” I’m not convinced that cuts it.
Consistency?
If we keep thinking “that wave was the last one,” we are in for one confusing and discouraging journey.
This Is Clearly A Rant
I’m dour because I feel like I am watching two ideologies pull at Christendom like two stray dogs fighting over a chicken bone—and the bone is trying to figure out which dog it would prefer to chew on it.
Weston Blaha 