All The Stuff.
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God is Significant
The greatness of God is something that (at least in my circles) we speak of regularly. He is omniscient. He is sovereign. He is all-powerful. Typically, we associate the greatness of God with His attributes. Contemplation on the greatness of God is important and should be done regularly. However, we are often inclined to think…
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“Descended into Hell”?
This short phrase has come up three times in the last two weeks in discussions of theology: once at a theology study, once with my wife, and once in an X (formerly Twitter) exchange. There is a lot of confusion about it. Let me try to help with a simple, logical approach to examining the…
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Right to Tripartite?
During a meeting today, the tripartite division of the law was discussed. Here are some of my thoughts. Why the Tripartite Division? What is the tripartite division of the law? When theologians speak of the tripartite division of the law they are speaking of the division of the Mosaic Law into three parts: moral, ceremonial,…
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The Olive Garden Discourse
Per the request of a friend and an acquaintance from a Facebook group, I’ve compiled several insights on the Olivet Discourse, which are helpful for accurately interpreting this challenging text. I’ve organized these insights into sections based on their general category, working primarily from Matthew 24. Relevant parallel texts from Mark 13 and Luke 21…
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Angels Unawares
I wrote this poem as a joke. A friend teases me about this experience I had back in 2000 or 2001. I believe I encountered an angel. He thinks I’m silly. We laugh and joke about it often. The worn path of the concrete walkAccommodated our casual talk As we passed a stranger in the…
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Mutual Admiration Society
Of all the places we turn our faceThe echo chamber is my favorite space Filled with voices that are just like meAll my thoughts can be radically free Never challenged corrected, rebuked, or scornedI’m always applauded, approved, and adorned Unknown authors I certainly will not readAnd nothing distasteful should show on my feed My favorite…
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Ungiven Gifts
He gathers gifts with great eagerness,Imagining the smiles of each recipient.Eager to unveil his collected finds,To witness joy bloom on delighted faces.Years spent collecting, crafting with care,Preparing for moments these gifts to be shared.Yet, year upon year, Boxing Day delayed,Leaving him to wonder why his presents are unseen.In perplexed dismay he wonders with doubt
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Cowards
When we speak of someone being the product of their age, we refer to some blind spot, sin, or character deficit that is characteristic of the people of that time. While this is an interesting inquiry, it’s equally interesting to ask the same question of ourselves. What sins, oversights, and sinful character traits silently haunt…
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Trumpets and Christ’s Return
One interesting aspect of Christ’s return, the rapture, and the resurrection is the way all three are connected by trumpets. Often Christians see these three events as happening at three different times (particularly pre-tribulation premillennialists). However, Bible describes all three of these events occurring simultaneously. The dead are raised, Christ returns, and the saints are…
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ChatGPT and I Collaborate on the Met Gala
After seeing photos from the Met Gala I decided to write a poem about it. I’ve been experimenting with ChatGPT more lately so I decided to get it’s help on some parts of the poem. Here is there result. Upon the crimson carpets, so high, they stand,In magic spun from Photoshop’s deft hand.With smiles shaped…
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Why I’m Not a Sabbatarian
(or why Christians are not required to observe the Sabbath) A few important caveats are necessary prior to proceeding with the following arguments. The New Testament makes Sabbath observance a matter of conscience. This is clear from Romans 14:5 that Paul permits for differences of opinion on this matter. If you are “fully convinced in…
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He eats with sinners. A poem.
“He eats with sinners!” they declare with scorn,“A friend to the lost, the outcast, the worn.”They see disgrace in his link with that lot,I see a man doing all that he ought.So with a proud heart, I turn and I seeThat Jesus is at the table with me.