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?
Theology
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.
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.
Understanding John 1:51: Jesus as Our Connection to Heaven
"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
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.
Weston Blaha 