by Steve Kindle Most of the differences in biblical interpretation result from our view of the Bible. How can we have different views of the Bible, you say? (We could add that our views of the Bible come from our views of God, but that will have to wait for another post!) Well, it all …
by Steve Kindle It is said that the Bible can be used to prove anything. We’ve got all sorts of millennialists, faith healers, prosperity preachers, last days theorists, and even flat-earthers., just to name a few. They all claim biblical authority and will painstakingly point out why. There are Pentecostals (Jimmy Swaggart), anti-Pentecostals (John MacArthur), …
by Steve Kindle Many Bible readers reread favorite texts and leave large expanses of the Bible unread. Few have read the Bible all the way through. This leads to the assumption that the Bible is warm and fuzzy without much in the way of bone-chilling or worldview-upsetting content. The few examples I share here should …
by Steve Kindle This post was requested by my publisher at Energion Publications as part of a project focusing on law in general and biblical law in particular. For more insights visit https://www.energion.co/discussing-the-law-in-scripture/ Deuteronomic TheologyThe Law of Moses as contained in the Torah established the ethical, religious, and social norms for the people of Israel. …
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by Steve Kindle In a very real sense, there is no such thing as the Bible. Especially in such statements as, “The Bible says….” Oh, sure, there are books that have “Holy Bible” imprinted on them. The Bible is an anthology, really; composed of 66 compositions written over a 1000-year period by many known and …
by Steve Kindle And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you …
by Steve Kindle Coming Up in January January 5—”The Problem with the Bible” A conversation with biblical scholar, Dr. Ron Allen of the Christian Theological Seminary Even the Bible revised its own traditions and laws through time. We look at those transitions and where we are today.January 12—”Who/What Is God?” We examine classical representations and …
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By Steve Kindle If this post piques your interest, I have two things for you. One, a link at the bottom of the page will take you to a video I created on apocalyptic theology; and two, I will be interviewing on my new Podcast in January the foremost expert on all things apocalyptic, Dr. …
by Steve Kindle I remember well the fall of the Soviet Union in 1989. At the time, it seemed like freedom was about to break out in the former Soviet Socialist Republics. We watched the Berlin wall crumble, the statues of Lenin and Stalin topple, and people like President Ceaușescu of Romania ousted from power. …
by Steve Kindle For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is …