Yahweh does not give what humanity deserves, but offers compassion for those who accept his correction.
Is Yahweh’s Discipline Retributive or Restorative?
Spiritual Formation
Articles that address the process of being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ for the glory of God and for the sake of others (II Corinthians 3:17-18).
How We Should Think When the Bible Uses “Submit” and “Respect” (Submission and Respect pt. 4)
We have distorted the meanings of “submit” and “respect” by only focusing on the passages that speak to wives. Many passages speaking to “submission” or “respect” also speak to men and husbands.
Why I Sign My Comments “Grace and Peace”
Cynicism, sarcasm, mockery, strife, and unrest have for too long described the average Christian discourse on social media. Don’t you think it’s time that grace and peace do instead?
A Man’s Sexual Needs Are Not Reasons for a Wife to Continue in Abuse (Submission and Respect pt. 3)
When Paul tells couples to give their spouses their sexual rights in 1 Corinthians 7 he is not talking about enduring abusive behavior.
Wives Can Win Unbelieving Husbands, Not Necessarily Abusive Ones (Submission and Respect pt. 2)
Peter’s instructions in 1Pet. 3 are not about how to handle abusive situations, but about a compelling vision for staying faithful to Jesus in anti-Jesus contexts.
Submission and Respect in the Context of Abuse (pt. 1)
“What should submission and respect look like in the context of abuse according to biblical theology?”
Reading Romans Backwards: a Patreon Review
Romans is lived theology. Not systematic theology unstained from real pastoral concerns.
An Evaluation of Christian Aid Ministries Billboard Evangelism
The final project for my Romans class this past semester was to take an evangelistic tool and evaluate it in light of our study of Romans and honor-shame cultures.
Conformed to the Image of His Son: a Patreon Review
I look at the strengths of Conformed to the Image of His Son, potential weaknesses, and potential implications for practice in a believer’s life.
Where Is God When Life Feels Hopeless?
Why does God allow people to go through intense times of darkness and suffering? What is He doing when he seems absent and unconcerned?
A Plea for Those Feeling Alone in Church
Many folks feel alone in church. We may not have them very long if we don’t repent and tear down this wall of hostility.
Everyday Justice: a Patreon Review
In this video, I review Julie Clawson’s book, Everyday Justice, and share how I am personally applying what I learned from it.
