While disagreements over theology were tearing Europe apart, the natural philosophers were advancing the dominion of humankind over the created world.
Has Christianity Lost Its Scientific Roots?
Maybe science didn't leave Christianity behind. Maybe Christianity lost the things that made it the perfect incubator for modern science.
Review: Return of the God Hypothesis
I suspect Stephen Meyer's book will only convince people who are already inclined toward the "God hypothesis."
There are two ways the raising of Lazarus "glorifies" Jesus. And one of them might surprise you.
Jesus' descriptions of the final resurrection at the end of history are always coupled with talk of judgment. Resurrection is only a consolation for "those who have done good." It's actually a bad thing for "those who have done evil!"
"Jesus wept" is one of the most famous verses in the Bible. Despite its simplicity, the verse does raise a question: why did Jesus weep? The answer emerges as we unravel the context.
We know very little about the origin of the Septuagint. But it may be the most important Bible translation ever made.
None of us can expect Jesus to raise our siblings from the dead before the last day, so how is the story of the raising of Lazarus supposed to comfort us?
First Impressions on Ephesians 3:1-12
This is the beginning step of my sermon work on the epistle text for the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6, 2026.
Thomas Doubts (the First Time)
Everyone knows Thomas as the one who doubts the disciples' report that Jesus has risen from the dead. But he has a lesser-known cameo earlier in the gospel of John.
First Impressions on Matthew 11:2–15
This is the beginning step of my sermon work on the Gospel text. for the third Sunday of Advent, December 14, 2025.
Studying the Text of 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1
Working notes from preparing to preach on the epistle text for the third week of our Stewardship sermon series, November 23, 2025.
First Impressions on 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1
This is the beginning step of my sermon work on the epistle text for the our third week of our Stewardship sermon series, November 23, 2025.