Biblical Interpretation Interpreting the Epistles to the Seven Churches in Revelation 2-3 14 Dec 201714 Dec 2017 As we move through Revelation 2-3, it is absolutely necessary to understand how to interpret this part of the book of Revelation. As I mentioned in the Introduction to the…
Biblical Interpretation Old Testament Allusions and The Apocalypse of John (Revelation) 1:20 8 Dec 20178 Dec 2017 I had mentioned in an earlier post that we would come back to John's idea of "seven churches" and seven "spirits." In Revelation 1:20, these "sevens" are unavoidable and cause…
Biblical Interpretation Old Testament Allusions and The Apocalypse of John (Revelation) 1:17-19. 17 Nov 2017 As we have continued to look at Old Testament allusions in the book of Revelation, we have also been introduced to John's use of Apocalyptic literature and how it functions.…
Biblical Interpretation The Seven Beatitudes in Revelation 14 Nov 201714 Nov 2017 Throughout the journey of Revelation 1 so far, we have begun to see John's purposeful use of allusions to the Old Testament that shape the way we hear and see…
Biblical Interpretation Old Testament Allusions and The Apocalypse of John (Revelation) 1:7 7 Oct 20177 Oct 2017 After the resounding "Amen" of 1:6 proclaiming the priesthood of believers shaped by Jesus' exodus of his people from slavery into freedom, Revelation 1:7 stands as another "Amen" statement. The…
Biblical Interpretation Old Testament Allusions and The Apocalypse of John (Revelation) 1:4-5 23 Sep 2017 Hey everyone, I am back from Sabbatical. I feel a greater love and trust for God, am healed from some past hurts, enjoyed the time with my family, and am…
Biblical Interpretation Old Testament Allusions and The Armor of God: Conclusion 6 Jun 20176 Jun 2017 The other day I was watching the NBA Finals and an Army commercial came on that made the Army look like so much fun. There were guys jumping out of…
Biblical Interpretation Old Testament Allusions and The Armor of God: Part 5 31 May 201731 May 2017 One of the great struggles for a soldier deployed overseas in our current struggle against an unmarked enemy is the inability to communicate. While you are trained with basic words…
Biblical Interpretation Old Testament Allusions and The Armor of God: Part 4 27 May 201727 May 2017 Up to this point in the series on Old Testament Allusions and The Armor of God, we have surveyed Paul's use of the Old Testament and the imagery he has…
Pastoral CHASING NEWNESS IN THE NOW 11 May 201724 May 2017 The last year has been a new experience for me in regards to relationships in ministry. Going on my fifth year as a full-time pastor, this year has brought a…
