Below is an overview of the key points I’ve taught my classes so far in Core Theology. What comments or reaction do you have as you read through these? I’d value any thoughts. You can contact me here. From eternity, before creation, God has, by means of Christ, reconciled the world to Himself. From this … Continue reading Key Points in Core Theology
Podcast: Matthew 17:1-13
This passage tells the account of the Transfiguration. What was the issue with Peter's response to this marvelous sight? Why did Jesus tell His apostles not to tell anyone about it? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=21179696
Podcast: Matthew 16:24-28
Many of us know this passage well, when Jesus commands us to take up our cross and follow Him. But what does that mean, and what does it look like? When Jesus says He will repay everyone for what they have done (v. 27), what does He mean? Shouldn't we be terrified by that? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=21149357
Romans 1
I recently created and tried out the slide below while teaching Romans in my university classes. The first half of Romans 1 reminds us of the whole gospel, which has made us ambassadors of the kingdom of God. The second half of Romans 1 exposes the dishonesty and consequences of worshipping and serving creation rather … Continue reading Romans 1
Podcast: Matthew 16:13-23
This passage is familiar to many--Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ. What new things can we learn from a close consideration of these verses? Does the text support the validity of the papacy? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=21110612
Podcast: Matthew 16:1-12
Why don't the Pharisees and disciples understand the signs of Jesus? How does that apply to us today? What is the sign of Jonah? What is the leaven of the Pharisees? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=21061064
Podcast: Visualizing A Biblical Worldview
This semester I discovered that my diagram for contrasting a biblical worldview with the worldview that surrounds us was not working for people too deeply entrenched and bitter about things. One student in particular was bitterly antagonistic toward the Green V worldview because she saw it as nothing more than the Red Pyramid world turned … Continue reading Podcast: Visualizing A Biblical Worldview
Podcast: Can you justify yourself?
Who are you? Where are you going? How did you get here? What happens when you die? Tune in to hear these questions considered. The chart that I reference in the episode can be viewed below. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=20978060
Podcast: Is God just?
Why doesn't God do anything about the wicked? What does it mean to be made in the image of God, but not be God? What is the temptation that results from that? These are a few of the questions that are tackled in this episode. Below, you'll see the outline that is referenced in the episode. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=20951108
Podcast: Matthew 15:29-39
Do we have time to listen to God's Word? This account of Jesus feeding the 4,000 answers that question, along with providing other insights into the nature of our Lord. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=20899994