• In Spirit and Truth

    In Spirit and Truth

    John picks this up in what seems a subtle way to us. However, it is couched in language of judgment pertinent to that age. In fact the whole of Revelation is about Jesus keeping his word to destroy the Old, corrupt temple system. Read more

  • The Assembly: Gods, Man and Angels

    The Assembly: Gods, Man and Angels

    Psalm 82 is often cited as proof of a divine council of angels, called gods, who reign over fallen humanity. The argument does stem from the very real fact that the word for gods (Elohim/אֱ‍ֽלֹהִ֗ים ) is used here. There are Jewish Midrash supporting this, however, when we examine the whole counsel of scripture, we find… Read more

  • Church Polity as an expression of the Gospel

    Church Polity as an expression of the Gospel

    While the Bible does not give us a specific book of order as it were, it tells us plenty about the offices of the church. It does this both by showing and by telling. Read more

  • Creation and Correlation

    Creation and Correlation

    I have often heard it said that the bible is not a science textbook. The assertion with it is that it is not scientifically accurate, ie it does not describe the world or its origins accurately. What that has to do with being accurate is nill, as scripture a collection of inspired historical accounts. If… Read more

  • In the Temple of The LORD

    In the Temple of The LORD

    Few things are as central to the message of structure as the image of the temple, and little is as important as what it means for us. Read more

  • Under The Fruiting Tree: Chapter 34

    Under The Fruiting Tree: Chapter 34

    Under The Fruiting Tree: Chapter 33 – The Write PlaceUnder the Fruiting Tree: Novella Table of Contents – The Write Place Jason and Amanda stood under the tree on the warm spring day.  Jason was wearing his Marine Corp shirt as he often did.  His hair remained shortcut, resting under a baseball cap.  Amanda stood… Read more