This post was inspired by a Brew Theology conversation held at Aardwolf Brewing Co a week ago. While I share my personal views in this post, there is a Brew … Continue reading Is “America” a Religion?
Tag: God
“Melchize-who-now?”– How Hebrews uses an obscure Old Testament figure to point us to Jesus
The book of Hebrews continually references one obscure figure, a man of somewhat mythic proportions who appears in only 4 verses of the Old Testament: Melchizedek, the priest/king of Salem. … Continue reading “Melchize-who-now?”– How Hebrews uses an obscure Old Testament figure to point us to Jesus
Holy Doubt
When it comes to the nature of God, I tend to find myself switching between three different mindsets.
“God Will Give You Another __________.”
There are some things that can never be replaced, so “God will give you another ________” is never appropriate. Here’s something better to say.
Angels and Anchors
Seriously, what is this book’s deal with angels? What this author says about angels will eventually lead us to a deeper conversation about Jesus as well.
Smoky Psalms
Smoke has multiple meanings in the Hebrew tradition, and the author of Hebrews knows this when citing Psalm 102.
Mystery
For many of our conceptions about God we are unable to express, and many things we express but do not have the strength to conceive. —John Chrysostom, “On the Epistle … Continue reading Mystery
Is God in Control?
“God is in control” could mean several different things, and none are that helpful. What if we focused instead on God’s comfort?
Intro to Hebrews
Couldn’t make it to our first Brews & Hebrews gathering? We’ve got you covered! This post provides a snapshot of the first great mystery of Hebrews: Who wrote it?
When Should We Talk about “God’s Plan”?
There are certainly times where it’s appropriate to talk about God’s plan. This isn’t one of them.