From Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief In part 7, we will look at ourselves and the historical beginning of the great biblical story of redemption.[1] Genesis 1 teaches that after God brought the world into existence from nothing (chapter 10), he populated the heavens and the earth in six days. On the first day, he made …

From Concise Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief Who is God? The Bible most often describes him as Lord. Lord is the name of a profoundly holy person in covenant relationship with us. This chapter will explore the meaning of God’s lordship in terms of his control, authority, and presence, as well as the related concepts of transcendence and immanence. In …

While I was pastoring a small church during my seminary years, Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians was the firstbook of the Bible I ever preached. It is a testament to how little I knew then that out of all the books of the Bible, I would choose to preach this one first. And yet, …

The following is an interview with Derek Cooper. He is the author of Christianity and New Religious Movements: An Introduction to the World’s Newest Faiths and Christianity and World Religions: An Introduction to the World’s Major Faiths. What led you to write Christianity and New Religious Movements? How did you become interested in exploring this topic …

The following is taken from an interview with Valerie Elliot Shepard and Joy Woo. Valerie is the author of our upcoming release, Pilipinto: The Jungle Adventures of a Missionary’s Daughter, which will be available August 2, 2023. 1) Aside from sharing your story through writing, how do you currently spend your time? Walking, cooking, gardening, reading …