First of all, lest I be accused of blasphemy, I do not believe Jesus is incompetent. So, let’s get that out of the way. However, what I sometimes find in Christian circles are competing worldviews that, if brought into the light, would force this question to the forefront. Christians readily acknowledge that Jesus is King,Continue reading “Is Jesus Incompetent?”
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Reading Scripture Like a Novel: Plot, Part 3
Most Christians today will associate the original promise of victory over the serpent by the woman’s offspring (Gen. 3:15) with the death and resurrection of Jesus. However, it’s easy to see in the New Testament that Satan is still active in the world (e.g. 1 Pet. 5:8) after Jesus ascended. While Christ was victorious, HeContinue reading “Reading Scripture Like a Novel: Plot, Part 3”
Reading Scripture Like a Novel: Plot, Part 2
The great plot conflict of Scripture is the battle for kingship of earth, a battle between the serpent and the woman’s offspring. Hostility between these two parties was promised by God (Gen. 3:15), and throughout the Old Testament physical violence and hostility ensued. The Israelites committed genocide against the Canaanites (as to why God wouldContinue reading “Reading Scripture Like a Novel: Plot, Part 2”
Reading Scripture Like a Novel: Plot, Part 1
In just the first few pages, Scripture reveals itself to be an epic, cosmic tale about the rulership of the heavens and the earth, with the promise of marital drama (Gen 3:16), blessing and curse, political subversion, war, and the battle for cosmic kingship (Gen. 3:15), all held under the watchful eye of Yahweh Almighty.Continue reading “Reading Scripture Like a Novel: Plot, Part 1”
Advent: Remembering the Nephilim
At Christmas, I like to remember Genesis 6:1-4—you know, that weird passage in the Old Testament about how the “sons of God” fathered the Nephilim with the “daughters of men.” You’re probably wondering, “Why would you associate Christmas with a bizarre passage like that?” Well, because it reminds me of how much God loves usContinue reading “Advent: Remembering the Nephilim”
Epic Gospel 