I recently preached a chapel sermon at Concordia University-Irvine on the last verses of the Bible. Here is a link to view the 10-minute video. Below you'll find a document with the text (along with my notes) and a handout that the students received. Rev-22-text-and-notesDownload Rev-22-handoutDownload
Category: Bible Study
Podcast: On baptism, part 4
In this episode, we consider Romans 6 and Titus 3 as they both relate to baptism. What does our anthropological view need to be as we read these passages? Why is a three-dimensional worldview essential? We take an in-depth look at these texts, clearly defining the terms we encounter. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=30634813
Video: A cause to rejoice
I have been and remain against long sermons, for lots of good reasons ... but my sermon on the fourth Sunday in Lent was about 25 minutes (and that was after the children's message!). This sermon is long, with good cause and I hope with good effect. The fourth Sunday in Lent is also known … Continue reading Video: A cause to rejoice
Podcast: Examples of Sin and Salvation
In this episode, a student asks about how the flood narrative and Israel in Exodus connect with baptism, and demonstrate sin and salvation. In answering, we look at examples throughout the Bible of both the Old Adam, and those who are honest about their dependance on God. Can we also see examples throughout history? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=30430603
Podcast: Genealogies in the Bible?
A student asks about the genealogy of Jesus as written in Matthew. How and why is it different from Luke? What are the point of genealogies in the Bible? What are important things to note, and what can we learn from them? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=30366603
Podcast: Freedom and Responsibility?
This student question is related to 2 Corinthians 3:16-18--what is the freedom that is being spoken of in this passage? In working through this question, we must consider, what worldview are we using as we are looking at the world? What is the essence of the image of God, regenerated in us? What would be … Continue reading Podcast: Freedom and Responsibility?
Podcast: Firstborn of creation?
PublishedMar 04, 2024 How is it that Jesus is the firstborn of all creation, as mentioned in Romans 8 and Colossians 1? Why do Jehovah's Witnesses use Colossians 1 as evidence that Jesus is not God? What does firstborn mean in the New Testament? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=30232413
Podcast: The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
Several students have questions about the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Discussed in this episode are: Why are God's words regarding the tree considered law? Did Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Life before the Fall? What about the language the devil uses to tempt Eve? As we look at … Continue reading Podcast: The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
All things to all people?
A few Sundays ago, the epistle reading was from 1 Corinthians 9:9-13 where Paul talks about being all things to all people in order to bring them into the kingdom of God. Are we succeeding at this? Certainly Jesus was absolutely and always successful at being all things to all people; He was even just what … Continue reading All things to all people?
Video: The Solution to Anxiety
Want a solution to anxiety? On January 21, I served at Christ Lutheran Church in Rancho Palos Verde. A video of the service can be found here. The content of the children's message (found at 12:11) and the meditation on Mark 1 (starting at minute 16) were both focused on that topic. You can find the readings and … Continue reading Video: The Solution to Anxiety