Whether toward nations or individuals, prophecies are conditional.
Author: Barry Newton
Barry has worked with congregations in Texas, California and Brazil. He and his wife Sofia have two sons. He believes we should love God above all and that to honor this principle will shape daily decisions and silence competing values. Furthermore, we ought to love people in those ways we would like to be treated.
The cosmic language of the prophets (Part 3)
The prophets used cosmic imagery to depict destruction and blessings.
Isaiah’s new heaven and earth (part 2 – Context and Genre)
Written in hebraic poetry, Isaiah 40-66 addresses exilic and post-exilic Israel.
Isaiah’s new heaven and earth (part 1 – interpretation principles)
Understanding Isaiah’s message requires exegetical tools and listening to him.
The women left in fear. What?
If Mark ended his gospel at 16:8, what might he be trying to tell us?
Appreciating Leviticus
Exodus enables a quick and deep appreciation for this levitical handbook.
Clarifying Conversion Confusion
Whenever conversion narratives exceed a brief statement, Luke never limits describing the conversion to a simple statement about believing.
The other “I AM” statements in John
John’s usages of “I AM” both inform and invite pondering
A short handbook on love
In the English language we face a problem with the word love.
Are we special?
Science and probability point toward a Creator.