King Sihon, King Og, and Biblical Synecdoches
I’ve always wondered why Israel’s victories over King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan (Num. 21:21-35) were specifically singled so many times in the Bible, and especially in the Psalms here: [The LORD is he] who struck down...
That You May Know: A Primer on Christian Discipleship
When Jesus describes the kind of relationship that he wants with us, he tells us, “Come, follow me.” This is what he said to his first group of disciples, and this is still what he tells those of us who would be his disciples today. If we want to have Jesus, then we...
That You May Know: A Study on 1 John
Today, I’m excited to make an announcement that has been nine years in the making. If you want the history, just keep reading. But if you are only interested in the announcement itself about the new book I’m about to publish (oh, sorry—spoiler alert!),...
How Righteous Love Offers Assurance (1 John 3:19-24)
Post Series on 1 John 3:11-24: Why Righteousness Attracts Persecution (1 John 3:11-15) Righteousness Looks Like Love (1 John 3:16-18) How Righteous Love Offers Assurance (1 John 3:19-24) In 1 John 3:16-18, John is very direct about the fact that our righteousness...
Righteousness Looks Like Love (1 John 3:16-18)
Post Series on 1 John 3:11-24: Why Righteousness Attracts Persecution (1 John 3:11-15) Righteousness Looks Like Love (1 John 3:16-18) How Righteous Love Offers Assurance (1 John 3:19-24) Yesterday as we looked at 1 John 3:11-15, we talked about why righteousness...Download My Free eBook
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