An Exegesis of John 15:1-17 This is an essay I wrote for my English Exegesis class in the Spring of 2024. You can download a PDF version of this essay at the bottom of this page. Write a 2,000-word exegetical essay on John 15:1-17. In your essay you should demonstrate an understanding of the wholeContinue reading “Abide”
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Understanding Internal and External Glory
In this video, I wanted to explain what theologians mean when they talk about the internal and external glory of God. Hopefully, this will stir your heart and help you understand more about God in His glory. And, as a bonus, help you to follow along next time some uses the terms “external glory” andContinue reading “Understanding Internal and External Glory”
Socialism Is Immoral
You can watch a video of this post below. I don’t know about you, but I’ve heard a lot of Christians talk about communism as being the economy of heaven. They say, “Sure, socialism doesn’t work down here because people are too greedy. But in heaven, it works.” Now, when Christians say this, especially youngContinue reading “Socialism Is Immoral”
The Significance of the Gospel
An Evaluation of the Significance of The Antioch Crisis This essay was for by New Testament course in seminary, Spring 2024. I deal with issues of church unity and the priority of the Gospel. I hope it encourages some of you, for what it’s worth. NEW FEATURE! To listen to this article read aloud, clickContinue reading “The Significance of the Gospel”
Explaining Contextualization
In the video above, I explain what Contextualization is. I walk through the essay uploaded last week titled Contextualization, which you can find by clicking here. Hopefully this will be more understandable and beneficial than the essay itself. Video notes: For a deeper dive into Karl Marx’s “self-estrangement” ideas, see “Private Property and Communism,” byContinue reading “Explaining Contextualization”
Contextualization
What is contextualization? Is there a form of contextualization that the New Testament advocates for? This essay will answer these questions and more.
The Spirit Changes Everything
This sermon was preached on February 15, 2023. Outline of points made in the sermon… You can find more sermons from StandingBeforeGod by clicking here for our sermons page.
Responding to the Micah Network Declaration on Integral Mission
You can find a YouTube playlist of all six videos here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnrg-L8NYfT625hD7bHRRblikI1X8y67B&si=E9UV8fRQjwulBLLs Why did I take the time to respond to every line in this two-decade old document? Watch below. Part 1 – Marxism and 9/11 . . . In this video I cover the first page of the Micah Network Declaration on Integral Mission,Continue reading “Responding to the Micah Network Declaration on Integral Mission”
A Glorious Conclusion
God’s Flamming Glory – Post 18 – A Glorious Conclusion This is the end of the series God’s Flaming Glory. You can access the series page by clicking here. I hope you enjoy this last post. If you have any feedback on this series, please contact me, or leave a comment below. I’d love toContinue reading “A Glorious Conclusion”
How Does Creation Glorify God?
God’s goodness is woven into the warp and woof of creation. All of God’s works, both in creation and in all that He does with creation, are works of goodness and of mercy to His people. Psalm 136 makes this so clear – beginning with God’s works in creation in all its parts, andContinue reading “How Does Creation Glorify God?”