I’m reading through the ESV Chronological Bible this year, and right out of the gate, I was reminded why the early chapters of Genesis can feel so unsettling. These are stories many of us first heard as children. They were often softened, simplified, and wrapped up neatly for us. But when you return to themContinue reading “When Scripture Feels Unfair: Why the Bible Demands Careful Reading”
Category Archives: Faith and Scripture
Soli Deo Gloria: A Biblical Perspective on Worship Ministry
Serving in a worship ministry is one of the greatest joys of my life today but it wasn’t always that way. Over the years, I’ve learned that motives matter and that Scripture has a lot to say about how we worship, why we worship, and what a biblical worship ministry actually looks like. This postContinue reading “Soli Deo Gloria: A Biblical Perspective on Worship Ministry”
Acts 21:9 and the Berean Lens: Descriptive vs. Prescriptive Scripture
The Verse That Gets Quoted Every so often, a short verse gets pulled into a much larger theological argument. Acts 21:9 is one of those verses: “He had four unmarried daughters, who prophesied.” (Acts 21:9, ESV) It’s a simple line tucked inside Luke’s detailed travel narrative about Paul’s journey to Jerusalem. Yet this verse isContinue reading “Acts 21:9 and the Berean Lens: Descriptive vs. Prescriptive Scripture”
Reformation Day: God’s Glory in Redeeming His Church
When most people think of October 31, they picture costumes, candy, and carved pumpkins. But for Christians who hold fast to the authority of Scripture, this date marks something far more profound. Reformation Day reminds us of the moment God used ordinary men to call His church back to the truth of His Word, aContinue reading “Reformation Day: God’s Glory in Redeeming His Church”
When Only God Understands: A Berean Look at 1 Corinthians 14:2
Not long ago, I found myself in an online conversation that made me pause and pray before responding. I had shared that I’m a cessationist, and an acquaintance asked, “When a Bible-believing Christian, full of the Holy Spirit, speaks in tongues, what do you think is happening?” It was an interesting question. At first glance,Continue reading “When Only God Understands: A Berean Look at 1 Corinthians 14:2”