In the realm of epistemology, the Bible brings a richly multifaceted understanding of truth and knowledge. While most traditional philosophical definitions of truth and knowledge focus on concepts and abstractions, the biblical understanding is broader and … Truth and Knowledge in the BibleRead more
Old Testament
Psalm 1: The Two Paths: Wisdom and Folly
Psalm 1 introduces the Psalter, the Hebrew book of worship. It is a wisdom psalm and describes the nature and consequences of two different lifestyles—the choice between wisdom and folly. Therefore Psalm 1 asks … Psalm 1: The Two Paths: Wisdom and FollyRead more
Recognizing the Risen Lord: Part 2
In the first of this series, “Recognizing the Risen Lord,” I argued that the earliest disciples recognized Jesus as the risen Lord by identifying him with the crucified Christ. I concluded that the fact … Recognizing the Risen Lord: Part 2Read more
Why Liberal Christians Don’t Follow the Prophets
Liberal Christians often stress the prophets’ call to social justice, but are silent or even opposed to other aspects of their message. Why?
What Sins Do You Call Excusable Part II
My last post was inspired by the following quotation from G. K. Chesterton. “Men do not differ much about what things they will call evils; they differ enormously about what evils they will call excusable.” … What Sins Do You Call Excusable Part IIRead more
