The Shepherd among his sheep
One of the tasks of Biblical theology is tracing themes throughout the Bible, and one of these themes is the Lord as our shepherd. That carries great significance.
One of the tasks of Biblical theology is tracing themes throughout the Bible, and one of these themes is the Lord as our shepherd. That carries great significance.
Reading books has declined significantly in the Nordics, including here in Finland. This applies to the general reading of the Bible as well, resulting in fewer people knowing biblical texts and stories. Even where the Bible is read, its teaching is often superficial, unclear, and inconsistent. In many churches, knowledge of biblical texts and understanding of its message can be very minimal. To understand the Bible correctly, we must read its texts carefully. The relationship between words, sentences, and paragraphs cannot be ignored. These form the special message of each book through which we get to know our Creator and...
“God is good.” This sentence has become somewhat of a cliché. But it is indeed true. And it is deeper than one might think.
What is a gospel-centered home? What might distinguish the home of a Christian from the home of their secular or Muslim neighbour?
What is true? Is there such a thing as truth? Is truth objective or subjective? How can we as Christians converse about truth in a pluralistic society? Here are three helpful and complementary approaches to map out a road for fruitful engagement with our neighbors.