Theology
Questions About the Gospel According to Matthew
Answers to common questions asked about introductory issues concerning the Gospel according to Matthew.
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Biblical Studies
A Disobedient Heart — 1 Samuel 13:1–14
Chosen and anointed out of obscurity, Saul succumbed to fear and impatience and violated God's law by offering sacrifices to God as a priest.
Christian Testimonies
David Livingstone — Missionary, Explorer, Abolitionist
A review on a comprehensive, balanced biography by Vance Christie on the 19th century Scottish missionary doctor, David Livingstone.
Christian Testimonies
Sonnet 2 — fourteen
I wrote my second sonnet to my wife Janice on our 14th wedding anniversary. It is in iambic pentameter.
Biblical Studies
The God of Israel Rejected — 1 Samuel 8
Israel forsakes God and demands an earthly king to replace Yahweh's theocratic monarchy. Israel rejects Samuel's stern warning, and God relents.
Theology
The Existence and Attributes of God
A book review of the updated two-volume imitation leather edition of Stephen Charnock's classic work, the Existence and Attributes of God.
Theology
Jesus and the Relationship Between the Gospels
Answers to common questions asked about introductory issues concerning Jesus and the relationship between the Gospels.
Biblical Studies
God's Effectual Call — 1 Samuel 3
God ends His silence and calls Samuel to be His prophet. God's effectual call to Samuel has parallels to God's call to us today.
Christian Books
Heavenly Wisdom for Social Media
Taming the Fingers is a short book that seeks to impart heavenly wisdom through the book of Proverbs as it pertains to our use of social media.
Biblical Studies
Thanking the Incomparable God — 1 Samuel 2:1–10
After fulfilling her vow and dedicating Samuel, Hannah prays a song of thanksgiving to the incomparable God that becomes an anthem for Israel.
Biblical Studies
God Hears and God Answers — 1 Samuel 1
1 Samuel is a book of hope and begins with God remembering Hannah's predicament and hears her prayers and answers them by give her a son, Samuel.
Theology
Political and Religious Background of the New Testament
Answers to common questions asked about the political and religious background of the New Testament.