The Renewal of All Things
The Jesus of Revelation 21 is "making all things new," that is, re-newing all things to their original intent in a way which far surpasses that which has come before. He is making all things kainos.
The Babylonian Captivity of the Church
When St. John wrote the book of Revelation, he was trying to help the first century Christians understand how to be people of God while living in what was the oppressive Roman Empire. Whenever those early Chris...
7 Thoughts on Christian Living from Eugene Peterson
Rest in peace, Pastor Peterson, and thank you for your witness.
Beam me up Goddy: Eschatology, Dualism, and Creation Care
JULY 25, 2014 | BY: MICK POPE -- Cultural reference asides I think a good deal of both secular and Christian eschatology reflects this idea...
Remember Those Who Are in Prison
JULY 24, 2014 | BY: PAT ANDERSON -- America’s addiction to locking people in prison for interminable periods of time began in the 1970s...
5 Church-Types to Probably NOT Avoid, but Embrace
MAY 8, 2014 | BY: KURT WILLEMS -- Recently I reflected upon 5 Church-Types to Probably Avoid. My list (which for the explanation of each...
Corrective Strategies and Themes for Understanding the Book of Revelation (Tired of the chaos? Me too!)
May 11, 2013 | BY: KURT WILLEMS -- Revelation is a book that continues to be used as “trump card” against Christian nonviolence...
Hope for Despairing Christians In A World That is Getting Worse and Worse
Buy cialis softg" alt="" width="169" height="170" />For many Evangelical Christians, the normative attitude is to view world history with despair. Most have been led to believe that forces of darkness are ...