Exegesis, Ecclesiology, and Exploration.

Social Media according to the Gospel

(Old Facebook Post – Expanded) Let’s talk about social media. But first ponder, in context, this 141-character tweet from Jesus: “…When so many thousand..

Dwight Gingrich

Oct 01, 2014

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"If anyone does not provide for his relatives"

Bible Bites [Exegesis]

(Old Facebook Post) What does the Bible say about who is responsible to provide for the family? Google that question, and the first website listed will give thi..

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Resurrection Now! Seated with Christ in Heavenly Places

Bible Bites [Exegesis]

(Old Facebook Post – Slightly edited and shared April 3, 2015) Since I expect to take a blogging holiday this weekend, I thought I’d share a resurrection po..

Tools for Reading Old Testament Stories Well

Old Facebook Posts

(Old Facebook Post – Lightly Edited) Old Testament stories can be confusing. What do they mean? What are they intended to teach us? How can we read them in a ..

Which New Testament Church Practices Are Normative for Today?

Church Chat [Ecclesiology]

(Old Facebook post, lightly revised 7/23/2016.) Facebook reminded me that I wrote this post three years ago. I wish I had more time for such study and writing t..

Should You Desire to Be an Elder?

Bible Bites [Exegesis]

(Old Facebook Post–Slightly edited and shared November 19, 2015.) When we seek to understand Scripture, we should ask not only what the words say, but what t..

3 Lessons from the Rechabites (Jeremiah 35)

Bible Bites [Exegesis]

(Old Facebook Post – Lightly edited and reposted May 31, 2015) I recently heard a sermon based on the story of the Rechabites (Jeremiah 35), who faithfully ..

The Big Picture Story Bible – David R. Helm

Book Reviews

(Old Facebook Post – Updated) Our oldest daughter’s favorite Christmas gift in 2012 was The Big Picture Story Bible, by David R. Helm. Lots of children’s ..

On motivating Christians to holy living

Church Chat [Ecclesiology]

(Old Facebook Post) I once heard three seasoned conservative Anabaptist church leaders (many of you would recognize their names instantly) discuss the challenge..