Alphabet Soup

You're aware that the word "confession" appears frequently in the NT, but did you know there are two different forms of that word? Each has a unique meaning and the differences between them opens up a much greater appreciation for what God is teaching us about confession. In Part we'll look at the shorter of the two words that has one prefix added to the front. Let's examine "homologeo!"

You're aware that the word "confession" appears frequently in the NT, but did you know there are two different forms of that word? Each has a unique meaning and the differences between them opens up a much greater appreciation for what God is teaching us about confession. In Part 1 we'll take a close look at the longest of the two words that has not one, but two prefixes added to the front. Let's examine "exhomologeo!"

Boaz appears in the OT book of Ruth as a real hero. But beyond a story of love is the dynamic of the Goël, a key feature in the Mosaic Law that is central to understanding this book at what it teaches us about our Savior. In Part 2 we'll see how Boaz fulfills the role of Goël and by doing so serves as a type of Christ.

Boaz appears in the OT book of Ruth as a real hero. But beyond a story of love is the dynamic of the Goël, a key feature in the Mosaic Law that is central to understanding this book at what it teaches us about our Savior. In Part 1 we set the scene for this story and nail down some of the key features of the narrative.

Atonement is the most important word NOT in the New Testament. In this episode we'll learn what the word means and how the concepts behind the word atonement appear in the New Testament.

Atonement is the most important word NOT in the New Testament. In this episode we'll learn what the word means and how it was used in the Old Testament. This will set us up well to look at the NT and see the concepts behind atonement present in very important ways.

Let's go look at this wonderful story of a short guy with a big presence in the Gospel of Luke. In Part 2 the rest of this narrative reveals some interesting details that have serious lessons to teach.

Let's go look at this wonderful story of a short guy with a big presence in the Gospel of Luke. In Part 1 we'll set the stage with some important background information and then begin working through this interesting and powerful narrative.

In a deviation from the normal format let's take a look at youth ministry in the local church. What if we're doing it wrong? And what if our good intentions are having very negative outcomes? Agree or disagree, but a fresh look at youth ministry is, in my opinion, overdue. In Part Two we'll look at another way to do youth ministry, a way that turns out to be a return to what was.

In a deviation from the normal format let's take a look at youth ministry in the local church. What if we're doing it wrong? And what if our good intentions are having very negative outcomes? Agree or disagree, but a fresh look at youth ministry is, in my opinion, overdue. In Part One we'll examine the problems with the current approach.