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”
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Humanity: Loathsome Insects, or Royal Family? Part 3 of 4
If Jonathan Edwards is wrong—as I am claiming—about God perpetually holding sinners in anger like “loathsome insects” “over the pit of hell,” then why does Scripture contain stories of God’s wrath burning, followed by fire from heaven (Num. 11:1), or intending to destroy the entire Israelite people (Ex. 32:10)? Don’t these stories prove Edwards’ point?Continue reading “Humanity: Loathsome Insects, or Royal Family? Part 3 of 4”
Epic Gospel 