In recent days it has become common to claim that King David actually raped Bathsheba, but even though this might preach well in our contemporary evangelical landscape, it is likely the wrong text to support that message.
Category: Topical
The Savior of the World — the Gospel in Genesis 12-50
The gospel of Christ can be preached from every book of the Bible--even Genesis 12-50.
Protoevangelium — the Gospel in Genesis 1-11
The gospel of Christ can be preached from every book of the Bible--and it starts in the opening chapters of Genesis.
Is “Excommunication” Biblical?
A look at the occurrences of the word "excommunication" in the Bible, and what it means for this practice.
The Sacraments, Unity, and Jesus’ Will
Why is a proper understanding of baptism and the Lord's Supper critical? . . . John 17:21-23.
Unity in Christ’s Broken Body
With a million understandings of the Lord's Supper available, Christians fail to display the unity for which Christ prayed. . . . 1 Corinthians 11:17-34.
What is Baptism?
Baptism is a unifying aspect of Christianity (Ephesians 4:4), and as such, the vast array of viewpoints on the topic make Jesus' prayer in John 17:21 a seeming impossibility. What does the Bible say about baptism? . . . 1 Peter 3:21.
What is Love?
Love is the most misunderstood word in the English language. . . . 1 John 4:8, 16.
Live by Faith — a current reflection
I often struggle with faith, but thankfully there is grace. . . . various texts.