THE PURPOSE OF MIRACLES The Bible tells the story of God's good creation falling into sin and God's acts to redeem his creation. This is often called the Redemptive History of the Bible. And just as the Bible is not an arbitrary collection of stories, true miracles are not random events either. Understanding the purpose of … Continue reading Why is God’s Presence So Obvious in the Bible But Not Today?
Is the Bible Any More Accurate than Other Religious Texts?
Though I’ve done some research on Islam, Mormonism, Buddhism, and Jehovah’s Witnesses, and I have a basic understanding of other religions, I wouldn’t want to disrespect the people of these faiths by portraying their beliefs in shallow ways with my limited knowledge. Since I’m constantly reading attacks on Christianity by people with strong opinions but … Continue reading Is the Bible Any More Accurate than Other Religious Texts?
The Big Picture: Biblical Theology – An Overview of the Progressive Revelation of God in Human History
Biblical theology is the study of the story of the Bible as a whole. The Bible is not a collection of random, disconnected episodes; it tells the story of God’s progressive revelation throughout history. I find few people (including myself until relatively recently) have an understanding of this, and I believe understanding it will help a lot of … Continue reading The Big Picture: Biblical Theology – An Overview of the Progressive Revelation of God in Human History
