Bible – Page 10 – AFTER+MATH

Seven Objections to Reading the Bible

This is part of a discussion I had with some college students in our community. I would call the following article a piece of popologetics (apologetics for the populous). This is not a heavy argument for the validity of Scripture. These are seven common objections that students and non-Christians might have against giving the Bible aContinueContinue reading “Seven Objections to Reading the Bible”

7 Reasons Your Sermon Points Shouldn’t Come from the Greek Text

If you went to a seminary like mine, every class you attended pounded into your head that the text (whether Greek or Hebrew) should shape your sermon outline. It is not my purpose to deny this truth. No, but there are distortions of this principle that float about in the minds of unsuspecting young preachersContinueContinue reading “7 Reasons Your Sermon Points Shouldn’t Come from the Greek Text”

Shock and Awe II: Scripture in the Buff

Perhaps the most shocking four words a person can utter are these: “I believe the Bible.” No caveats. No exceptions. No qualifications. When you say this to a non-Christian, it is shocking to them in our progressively enlightened 21st century that any of our tribe still exist. When you say this to a Christian, theyContinueContinue reading “Shock and Awe II: Scripture in the Buff”

The Perversion of Jonathan and David

The effects of the recent rise of homosexuality in America are far reaching and long lasting, and many of the major issues have been talking points in churches for over a decade. However, it will take decades more to uncover the collateral damage caused by the accelerating prominence and acceptance of homosexual relationships in society.ContinueContinue reading “The Perversion of Jonathan and David”

The Misinterpreted Great Commission

Has anyone ever told you that the Great Commission is mistranslated in your Bible? It’s one of those passages that people love to point out: “You see, the translators got it wrong here.” I cannot tell you how many times I have heard this exact same line: “The first word of the Great Commission isContinueContinue reading “The Misinterpreted Great Commission”

What About the Cross of the Christian?

Christianity without violence is no Christianity at all. Salvation without death is no salvation at all. We talk all about the Cross of Christ, but what about the Cross of the Christian? We like to talk about regeneration, the new life, but have we forgotten that only after death can new life begin? As IContinueContinue reading “What About the Cross of the Christian?”