Does Spiritual Formation work? Answers from Haggai

Oct 22, 2014 | 06 Articles, Theology

“Spiritual formation” is a hot topic today. But does it work? The Old Testament prophet Haggai would answer no. Spiritual formation is “an intentional Christian practice with the goal of developing spiritual maturity that leads to...

Dealing with Loss: Lessons from Haggai

Oct 15, 2014 | 06 Articles, Faith & Life

Recently, my life has been marked by loss. Like the Beatles, how I long for yesterday! The last place I expected to find comfort was in the Old Testament Book of Haggai — yet I did.

Why we have 4 Gospels

Sep 24, 2014 | 02 Library, What is

A good teacher tailors her presentation to her audience. The same is true of the four New Testament gospels. Each gospel writer had a different audience in mind and tailored his presentation of the story to his audience.

Habakkuk Bible Study Resources

Aug 19, 2014 | 02 Library, Resources by Book

Maps, charts, study guide – everything you need to study the book of Habakkuk.

Psalm 27: A goal worth having

Aug 12, 2014 | 01 Podcasts, Psalms

What can the story of a coal miner’s kid trying to build rockets teach us about Bible Study and Psalm 27?

Psalm 143: Dealing with depression

Jul 23, 2014 | 01 Podcasts, Psalms

Psalm 143 is about being in the deepest blackest pit of despair and finding God anyway. It’s about depression, but the particular depression and anguish you feel when you’re confronted with the consequences of your sin.

Reformed Theology

Jul 21, 2014 | 03 Series, Topical

Which side you take on some basic theological questions makes a world of difference in how you live your life.

2 Samuel: David as King

Jul 15, 2014 | 03 Series, Old Testament

A 23-week Bible study on the Old Testament book of 2 Samuel. In 2 Samuel the promise is fulfilled.

1 Samuel: Path to Kingship

Jul 8, 2014 | 03 Series, Old Testament

A 22-week bible study on the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel. Israel is transformed from a loose band of tribes to a unified kingdom.

Basics of Bible Interpretation: Stop Guessing, Read Right

Jun 23, 2014 | 04 Bible Study 101, Bible Study Theory

If you’re looking for a refresher course on how to study the Bible or want to start learning, Bob Smith’s Basics of Bible Interpretation is still a good choice.

The Boy Jesus in the Temple and what that teaches us about Bible Study

Jun 16, 2014 | 06 Articles, Theology

How could a 12-year old astonish the best theologians of his day? Why was the knowledge of Jesus radically different than everyone else?

Sin and academic perfection

Jun 1, 2014 | 06 Articles, Faith & Life

All through my academic career I rubbed shoulders with people smarter than I. The standard was always higher than I could reach, no matter how I hard I tried. Holiness is like that.