Another Question of Discernment
In my last blog post I addressed the irrational distrust that is increasingly plaguing religious and political conservatives. Specifically, I suggested that... Read More
A Question of Discernment
About 25 years ago I was privileged to take several seminary courses that focused on the science of textual criticism. Textual criticism... Read More
8 Leadership Lessons from COVID-19
It has been over 8 months since the initial major responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. Various local, state, and... Read More
Theological Diversity
Theological diversity should not exist. But it does. I disagree with people who have the same background as I do, went to... Read More
On Simple Verbs
I teach a class on research and writing here at DBTS. I don’t consider myself a gifted writer, but I’ve tried to... Read More
The Heart of Revelation: A Review
Recently, I have been reworking my notes on the book of Revelation for a survey course I teach at the seminary. Since... Read More
Don’t Be Too Concerned About the “Evangelical Witness”
From time to time someone raises a concern about how a particular event, trend, or activity will harm the “evangelical witness.” “Evangelicals”... Read More
Seven Reasons to Preach through Revelation
In 2009, I pastored at a church north of Detroit. Because I had intended to be there for a long time, I... Read More
Miracles: Then and Now (Part Three)
[See part one, and part two] The Miracles of Jesus Christ John the Baptist (who did no miracle) was the new voice... Read More
Miracles: Then and Now (Part Two)
[See Part One Here] NEW TESTAMENT MIRACLES In the decades of the New Testament Gospels there was a huge break-out of miracles... Read More