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Getting to Know Anglican Christianity
Since I shared a couple weeks ago about the newest chapter in my faith journey, I’ve gotten a lot of great feedback and questions from friends, family, and followers wanting to know more about Anglican Christianity. In this new video… Read More ›
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Martyrdom and the Justice of God (Rev 6:9-11)
So far in the book of Revelation, chapter 6 has been the first place where John’s visions have really started to turn foreboding. Last time we looked at the first four seal judgments (the infamous “four horsemen of the apocalypse”)…. Read More ›
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Why You Should Study Church History (And Where to Start)
You know the old cliché: “Those who don’t know their history are doomed to repeat it.” And yet, sadly, when the subject of church history is brought up among many churchgoers these days, there’s not a lot of knowledge evident…. Read More ›
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The Seven Seals & the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Rev 6)
Revelation 4-5 showed us how beautiful and powerful and loving God is. He made us; he sustains creation by his power; and Christ gave his life to redeem us and bring those who believe in him into God’s family. We… Read More ›
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A New Chapter in My Faith Journey (or, Why I Haven’t Posted in Over a Month!)
If you’ve already been following this blog for a while, you’ve probably noticed I haven’t posted anything in a while. There are a lot of reasons for this, and rather than write them all out, I figured it’d be easier… Read More ›
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Fighting Our Battles the Lamb’s Way (Revelation 5)
Revelation chapter 5 continues John’s inside look into God’s heavenly throne room. He’s beheld the majesty of the One who sits on the throne, and he’s heard the worship that’s going on in heaven, but now we get to the… Read More ›
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Who are the Elders and Living Creatures in Revelation 4?
One question commonly grips readers of Revelation: what exactly is the identity of the strange cast of characters surrounding God’s throne in chapter 4? Who are the twenty-four “elders” and the four “living creatures,” and what does their presence add… Read More ›
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Comfort from God’s Throne (Revelation 4)
The primary, driving vision of Revelation 4-22 is John’s glimpse of God’s heavenly throne room. Find out why it should bring us great comfort to remember that God is on his throne (and not for the reasons you may have heard before!).
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The Structure and Timeline of Revelation 4-22
Revelation’s fourth chapter represents an important shift in the book. Even though the first three chapters have plenty of symbolism, they’re still fairly down-to-earth in their message. Reading the first part of the Apocalypse isn’t too different from reading Paul’s… Read More ›
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Best Books to Begin Studying Theology
Last week I had a friend of mine ask me for a list of books I would recommend for someone wanting to start seriously studying theology. Naturally I was pleased to answer, and I also thought it would be good… Read More ›
