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Signs Of The Times Part IV
We ended Part III with a question: what does all this have to do with believers today? While it’s fair, the question itself needs some rephrasing. Genesis 1:14-15 states the ongoing function—the purpose—of the heavenly bodies. A stated purpose given no indication of an expiration date. With this in mind, the better way to put the above question would be:…...
Signs Of The Times Part III
One of the advantages that modern astronomy has over its predecessors is the advancement in telescopic and computing technologies. While ancient astronomers had access to primitive versions of these tools, the majority of their work was done using the naked eye and mathematics. Modern astronomers don’t have these same limitations. What ancient astronomers brought into focus, modern astronomy has been…...
Signs Of The Times- Part II
Prologue: Who looks at the sky to understand the signs of the times anymore? Answer: a lot of people, actually. Astrologers are alive and well. Astronomers are plentiful. But Astro-theologians? Few and far between, I’m afraid. I suppose that’s due to the blurred lines that still exist between “Astral” and “Astro” (see: Part I), as well as the… <a class="read-more-link"...
Signs Of The Times- Part I
Prologue: “You know how to evaluate correctly the appearance of the sky, but you are not able to evaluate the signs of the times.” -Matthew 16:3b LEB I like signs. They’re very helpful. My family is always amazed at how I know where things are in the grocery store. “Just read the signs,” I reply. Our… Read More
...How We Interpret Evidence
How We Interpret Evidence Introduction Before any further studies are posted, I felt it important to comment on the interpretation of evidence, and to explain the research and hermeneutical methods I’ve employed in our current biblical studies—as I will be using them in future studies as well. While the average church attendee might presume biblical interpretative methods are… <a class="read-more-link"...
The Right To Abstain
Prelude to The Right to Abstain: “So we must go out to him outside the camp, bearing his reproach. For here we do not have a permanent city, but we seek the city that is to come.” –Hebrews 13:13–14 Democracy is a fascinating thing, especially in the context of a Constitutional Republic. What “American democracy” has… Read...