Author Archives: David

Why Deborah the Judge Would NOT Support Women in Church Leadership

Posted on May 25, 2016 by David

This is a guest article written by my friend Michael White. It is in response to this.  Deborah held the position of Judge in Israel at a time when there was no king in Israel and everyone did what was … Continue reading →

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The Blessing and Curse of the Information Age

Posted on May 24, 2016 by David

The internet gives a platform to anyone with an opinion. (This isn’t news.) There is no longer the filter of a publisher; money, or status isn’t necessary to be heard, and neither is coherence. While it’s tempting to bemoan this … Continue reading →

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Coming soon…

Posted on May 24, 2016 by David

I have had a lot on my plate this last week, and the piece I was hoping to share this week isn’t quite ready. So, here’s a list of what I’ve been working on: Starting an apologetics category Reviewing a … Continue reading →

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Parables, Context, and the Prodigal Son

Posted on May 10, 2016 by David

A quick examination of the famous parable, and why a couple of common interpretations just don’t fit the context. Parables, analogies, and metaphors are as common as they are useful. They can communicate a concept far deeper than a simple description. … Continue reading →

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The Application for Every Verse

Posted on April 26, 2016 by David

Sermons and Bible studies tend to have a standard format: start with the scripture, end with the practical application. It seems a bible teacher is obligated to get through all the doctrine stuff fast, and get to the “meat,” the … Continue reading →

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Romans 9, 10, and 11 – Conclusion

Posted on April 12, 2016 by David

This is the conclusion of our study of Paul’s answer to the question: How can we trust God’s promises to us, when Israel seems to be rejecting the gospel? Did God’s promise to them fail? In Part 5, we saw the ultimate reason … Continue reading →

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Romans 9, 10, and 11 – Part 5

Posted on April 5, 2016 by David

We are continuing our study of Paul’s answer to the question: How can we trust God’s promises to us, when Israel seems to be rejecting the gospel? Did God’s promise to them fail? In Part 4, we saw that while Israel as a … Continue reading →

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Romans 9, 10, and 11 – Part 4

Posted on March 29, 2016 by David

We are continuing our study of Paul’s answer to the question: How can we trust God’s promises to us, when Israel seems to be rejecting the gospel? Did God’s promise to them fail? In Part 3, we saw that not only can … Continue reading →

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Resurrection Resources

Posted on March 27, 2016 by David

Happy resurrection Sunday! I thought I would share some resources around the web (or, youtube anyway) from Apologists and scholars, on the historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. In the next few months, I hope to write (from a … Continue reading →

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Romans 9, 10, and 11 – Part 3

Posted on March 22, 2016 by David

“Does not the Potter have power over the clay?” We are continuing our study of Paul’s answer to the question: How can we trust God’s promises to us, when Israel seems to be rejecting the gospel? Did God’s promise to them fail? … Continue reading →

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