A couple of friends of mine told the following story from an experience on the mission field in Mexico: As Samuel was preparing to set up a plastic table for the youth lunch we were hosting, I mentioned to him that the table’s “piernitas” (little legs) were in the next room. He smiled, and I… Continue Reading
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Killer George Sodini: From Sound Teaching to Ear Itching
(Thanks to Jim West who drew my attention to this story.) I can’t help but reflecting on a few things here… Apparently the PA shooter who killed 3 and wounded 9 claimed his pastor (Rev. Knapp) had convinced him that a man could commit mass-murder and still go to heaven (source). It appears that the Tetelestai… Continue Reading
Ministering to the Persecuted
Teaching through 2 Timothy and sitting in on a class through 1 Peter has been quite an experience. Both NT letters strongly emphasize enduring persecution for the sake of the Gospel. Paul and Peter each give their respective addressees compelling reasons for not only enduring suffering, but doing so with hope and strength. (I’ve written… Continue Reading
Greek resources on sale thru Aug. 9
Eisenbrauns is selling some nice Greek resources at decent discounts (especially considering the resources). Find the sale here. Continue Reading
Personal Blog
It has not taken long to realize that I need a space to write ‘off the topic’. My desire is to keep this website narrowly focused on biblical studies, but I wanted to create a place to write more freely. You can find my personal blog here. Continue Reading
Jesus in an Age of Terror – Reading
A few days ago, Jim West kindly mentioned my blog and my current series about blogging and media trends. In his brief post, he suggested I consider James Crossley’s Jesus in an Age of Terror. I have perused the book and decided to hold off on comment until I have a chance to give it a… Continue Reading
Martin Hengel (1926-2009)
According to Dorstener Zeitung, Martin Hengel has passed away at age 82. (A few biblioblogs have picked this up, though I think the initial blog post was here). Continue Reading
Welcome
This site is a (sort of) continuation of my former blog. I have just switched over to wordpress (I love it!) and I plan to post regularly. Enjoy! Continue Reading