In the previous article, we looked at the theological throughline of the Lion of Judah in the scriptures. Now we will examine why this matters to us. The Problem of the Sacred-Secular Divide None of this understanding about the Lion of Judah would matter much as theology if it did
I wear a Star of David with the Lion of Judah at its center. For some, this combination invites confusion—is the wearer Jewish, Christian, or something else? The question is worth answering, because the symbol itself encodes a theological argument that runs from Genesis to Revelation, and that argument has
After the sobering diagnosis of our cultural moment, we want to now pivot to a hope that is not wishful thinking but theological reality. Many of us know and are deeply grateful for Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world and more personally our
Previously, we established that Christ decisively defeated the fear of death, sin, and death itself. With these victories, Christ returned to His disciples as the great King of all of heaven and earth. From this clear position of authority, Christ then commissioned His disciples to go into the entire earth
As we’ve explored in the previous blogs, Christ is the Victorious King who reigns over heaven and earth. He has given his church their marching orders to, among other things, disciple nations. Obviously, in many ways Christ’s Kingdom is not like our kingdoms here on earth. What is the nature
In the last blog we examined Christ’s unequivocable position as King over heaven and earth. We also considered that while He announced this position over 2000 years ago, He remains solidly in this place here and now. Based on His authority, Jesus gives His commission to the church, Matt 28:18-20
In the last three blogs we examined two symbols that should help provide the current context for our lives, The Wilderness and the Evil Dwelling in the Wilderness. In the last blog, we further explored the effects of the demonic realm on society and individuals. Now we will examine Nathan
I’ve often said that if the church does not disciple the nation the nation will disciple the church. In his thought-provoking paper, “A Church Without A View: Jonathan Edwards and Our Current Lifeview Discipleship Crisis,” theologian and pastor David Scott demonstrates how that has happened. He laments the absence of
Years ago, singing “Joy to the World,” I had a “revelation.” The third stanza startled me; it included an imperative: “No more let sins and sorrows grow!” And the imperative is elaborated as to scope. How far are we to “no more let sins and sorrows grow”? “As far as
Joy to the World, penned by Isaac Watts, retains its power 301 years after its initial publication. This hymn celebrates the coronation of King Jesus and announces the marching orders for his Kingdom and subjects, imago Dei humans. The first stanza reads: Joy to the world, the Lord is come
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