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Should Protestants and Catholics stop arguing over their various theological differences and join forces with one another, particularly in light of an increasingly secular culture? That was the focus of a 2004 conference held at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama. Shane Rosenthal attended this conference and had the opportunity to interview some of its […]
According to the apostle Paul, “a person who does not work, but trusts in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness” (Rom. 4:5). In other words, Paul makes clear in this verse that people who are by nature ungodly, are declared righteous, not by their works, but only by faith. So […]
Despised & Rejected Joseph & Jesus Compared JOSEPHSPACE JESUSSPACE Joseph brought his father a bad report concerning his brothers (Gen 37:2) Jesus said, “The world hates me because I testify that its works are evil” (Jn 7:7) Joseph was his father’s favorite son (Gen 37:3) Jesus is the beloved son of his father: “This is […]
Jacob was born to wrestle. According to Gen. 25:22, he struggled with his twin brother Esau even in his mother’s womb, and was born grasping his heel. This is why he was given the name “Yacov,” which literally means, “heel-grabber.” Viewed negatively, it can also mean supplanter, cheater or deceiver, which as you read through […]
Genesis 29 relates the story of Jacob’s love for Rachel. And yet, on his wedding night, the deceiver was himself deceived. Though he had worked for Laban seven years in order to marry his youngest daughter, Jacob woke up the next morning lying next to Leah, Rachael’s older sister. And so in verse 25 of […]
Jacob was a man of conflict and struggle. In fact, even before he was born he wrestled with his brother in the womb, and was born grasping at the heel of his brother Esau. In fact, his very name is indicative of his character, since it means “heel grabber,” or supplanter. Those who wish to […]
There’s a wonderful anchor for the doctrine of justification by faith alone all the way back in Genesis 15:6. After God promised to be Abraham’s shield and to provide him an offspring, the patriarch “believed the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness.” In other words, according to this verse, he wasn’t righteous […]
The Old Testament depicts a host of potential saviors who end up failing (often spectacularly) to show that even the best of us are not enough. Even our prospective redeemers need salvation. It is not until we get to Jesus that we find a Savior who can bear the crushing weight of our sin because […]
After God spoke the universe into existence as recorded in the early chapters of Genesis, he went on to create man from the dust of the earth and placed him in the Garden of Eden. This was actually no ordinary garden, but was a special place in which mankind was first called to live in peace and […]
Many who have attempted to read through the book of Isaiah have found the experience to be a bit of a challenge. Its historical context is foreign, its poetry is complex and its organization may at times feel disjointed. These are common experiences of all who set out to study and read Isaiah. Therefore, gaining a sense of the historical context and the structure of his prophecy will greatly help you to better understand Isaiah...
Progressive Christianity is a movement that is infiltrating and influencing the Evangelical church. Some of the most high-profile Christian leaders are a part of it. This movement seeks to re-interpret the Bible, re-assess historic doctrines, and re-define core tenets of the faith. While claiming the title “Christian,” and boasting a high view of the Bible, […]
by Shane Rosenthal What are we to make of Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:8 when he says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Is this good news, or bad news? First of all, we need to take a look at the larger context of Jesus’ statement, which appears in the […]
