You’ve probably encountered the claim at some point. It’s often made by those who can sound authoritative and knowledgeable, for they are “enlightened”. The problem with the claim is simple: it isn’t true. The claim is this: “the church” removed books from the Bible early on so as to prevent people from having the full…

Imagine the excitement. Israel is in the wilderness. They have received the law from God, which is the covenant God made with them. The end goal of that covenant, in fact, the very purpose of the exodus itself, was the tabernacle: God would dwell with his people. The Book of Exodus, which we normally think…

As we’ve been seeing in 1 Peter, suffering is part of life. It’s a component of living in a world that is fallen and sinful. Everyone suffers, whether that suffering is financial or relational or physical, with chronic pain or disease. There is no way to avoid suffering. Many people seek to avoid suffering and…

I am a teacher. I love to teach. I love to explain things in ways others can readily understand, and I don’t mean they simply grasp facts and figures. I love seeing the light bulb come on for people when they begin to make the connections. It is a profound privilege to be a part…