Words, Not Images: Why the 2nd Commandment Forbids Images of Christ

“You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God.” (Exodus 20:4-5)  As a young Christian, I had a very basic understanding of the … Continue reading Words, Not Images: Why the 2nd Commandment Forbids Images of Christ

Understanding the Ministry of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is a Divine Person, co-equal to the Father and the Son. The Spirit is sometimes referred to as the “forgotten member of the trinity” remaining content in the shadow of the other members. I am grateful there has been a renewed interest in pneumatology over the past 150 years.  There are many misconceptions about the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit … Continue reading Understanding the Ministry of the Holy Spirit

Transgenderism: A Biblical Response

In the coalition that is LGBTQ + (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer), it is the T that has become ground zero in the culture wars. LG and to a lesser extent, B, have long enjoyed widespread acceptance in the culture. But it wasn’t till about 10 years ago when Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner transitioned to Caitlyn Jenner that the T really started to … Continue reading Transgenderism: A Biblical Response