Pastor, professor, founder of Cavetime, and author of Serpent Crusher.
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I asserted in my last article that the Serpent’s fate isn’t to keep doing what he’s doing now, then keep wreaking the same havoc on humanity for forever. Without a doubt, he will ultimately be done away with and has no part in the New Kingdom (see Rev. 20:10a), where Jesus will rule and reign.
He is a defeated foe, and he knows it. The Apostle Paul states this quite clearly in Colossians 2:15 — the emphatic assertion that the Serpent would be eternally disarmed, mocked and defeated, through the cross, ultimately being made a “public example.” The very instrument used to kill the Serpent Crusher would be the door to eternal life for all who would follow Him through it. Read More →
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he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.
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President of Organic Outreach International, teaching pastor, and author.
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Leading a group through Romans is both a privilege and a responsibility. Paul's letter moves from the depths of human rebellion to the heights of God's grace. Along the way, it takes up some of the most profound questions believers ask: How can anyone be made right with God? What does it mean to be free from sin? How should Christians with different convictions live together as one church?
These questions can't be rushed. Romans asks for patience, careful reading, and honest conversation, which is why it fits a small group so well. When believers work through the text together, they sharpen one another's understanding and encourage one another toward faithful living. Read More →
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Join a global invitation to read Scripture this November. Explore reading plans and practical tips to build a lasting Bible habit.
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What is the Bible, who wrote it, how many books does it have, and where should you start?
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New research explores what Americans believe about angels, demons, and the supernatural—and where their beliefs differ.
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Pastor, professor, founder of Cavetime, and author of Serpent Crusher.
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God speaks, and the cosmos takes shape. A man comes to life from dirt. A talking snake convinces humans to defy their Creator. And we’re only three chapters into the Bible.
How on earth — or in Heaven — are we to process all this?
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Start with the Main Character
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We often approach life as if we’re its author, asking God to bless the story we’re writing. But look at how the Bible begins: God comes first. We’re the supporting cast. That should change how we approach everything — including the parts we can’t explain.
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God chose particular people, places, and times to communicate His story. Their languages, cultures, and history matter. Getting acquainted with their world can make some of the strange stuff a little less strange.
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What if it's Still Weird?
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Here’s what the Bible says:
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It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
— Proverbs 25:2 (ESV)
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