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Jonah, Jesus and the Resurrection

Jonah’s ministry was characterized by disobedience, reluctance and complaint. He is unique among the prophets of Israel, but not just for this. It is also true, in the grace and providence of God, that Jonah’s life and ministry, among the prophets of Israel, is the most closely connected with the life and ministry of Jesus—in [...]

Jonah, Jesus and the Resurrection2023-04-12T23:19:33+03:00

The Valley of Tears between Two Trees 

There were two trees mentioned in the garden of Eden (Genesis 2:9). The first tree, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, was forbidden. Disobedience would bring death, and Adam and Eve disobeyed. While death did not come instantly or perhaps in the way anticipated, their relationship with God was broken and Adam [...]

The Valley of Tears between Two Trees 2022-10-28T21:38:16+03:00

How God Dealt with Sin in the Garden of Eden

Genesis three is often referred to as the story of the fall. When you read the chapter, however, the fall happened within a short time—verses 1-6. It is more correct to say that Genesis three is the story of salvation from the fall.  In order to save Adam and his wife from the fall into [...]

How God Dealt with Sin in the Garden of Eden2022-10-09T00:11:48+03:00

The Teacher’s Greatest Satisfaction

The Kingston–Rhinecliff Bridge, New York State (Credit: Aaron Dunlop) “Early one morning in the year 1738 a shepherd boy with home-spun clothes and bare feet, stood at the counter of Alexander McCulloch's bookshop in the University city of St. Andrews. The startled shopkeeper was yet more surprised when he heard the youth's request, [...]

The Teacher’s Greatest Satisfaction2022-09-02T00:10:34+03:00

Lessons & Encouragements for Pastors (from the story of Moses)

Photo: Fishing on the Nile (Aaron Dunlop) The story of Moses at the burning bush is a fascinating insight into the call to ministry and the inward struggle of the Lord's servants. Rejected and discredited by the people in the initial attempt to deliver Israel, Moses was left in a state of chronic [...]

Lessons & Encouragements for Pastors (from the story of Moses)2022-08-01T17:53:41+03:00

David & Goliath (Commentary on 1 Samuel 17)

Photo by Mateus Campos Felipe on Unsplash The story of David and Goliath is a best seller as far as Old Testament stories go. It has all the adventure and suspense of a thriller and has kept Sunday School classes captivated for many years. Cartoons and animations have appealed to audiences of children [...]

David & Goliath (Commentary on 1 Samuel 17)2022-04-10T00:45:22+03:00

The Story of the Fall (Genesis 3:1-24)

Photo by Chris Curry on Unsplash When God created Adam and his wife, he put them in a beautiful garden called Eden. It was “God’s Garden,” (Ezekiel 28:13), without sin, and as the name suggests a place “enriched” or “made abundant,” where Adam could live in perfect communion with God. Adam had everything he needed in the garden; every tree was beautiful to [...]

The Story of the Fall (Genesis 3:1-24)2022-04-20T23:05:37+03:00

The Reformation was Missional

In 1544 John Calvin wrote a letter to Emperor Charles V to be presented at the Imperial Diet at Spires. In that letter, he defended the work of Luther and the Reformation and identified a number of corruptions that necessitated reform “without delay.” This was a call for reform in both “doctrine and the Church.” [...]

The Reformation was Missional2021-12-27T20:40:04+03:00

Did the Protestant Reformation have a Missionary Vision?

It has often been claimed that the Protestant Reformation did not stimulate missions and that the Reformers had no missionary vision. One Italian Jesuit, Robert Bellarmine (1542-1621), claimed that the Protestant Church lacked evangelistic zeal which, he said, is a key characteristic of the true Church. Bellarmine may be forgiven for this claim, judging it by Martin Luther's teaching on the [...]

Did the Protestant Reformation have a Missionary Vision?2021-12-21T09:54:23+03:00

Rights Start in the Womb

Photo credit: unsplash.com Abortion is one of the greatest tragedies of our time. The most dangerous place in the world today for a child is not in some third-world slum or war zone but inside a mother’s womb!  When a woman says she has a right to do what she wants with her [...]

Rights Start in the Womb2021-10-11T22:48:00+03:00
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