Notes from Weekly Q&A

One of the central truths in Scripture is the life God offers us through Christ, and I often get questions about what that really means. Let me share some reflections on the Zoe life of God, what it means to be dead in sins, why we do not always experience this life,...

Thoughts about Israel (Part one)

Reflections on Israel from Jerusalem Being in Israel for the first time has reinforced some key truths about this land and God’s plan for it. As Christians, we need a theology about Israel, Jerusalem, and the people— it is foundational to our faith. Removing...

This is that….

The Bible is God’s word. The Bible is a book from heaven. The Bible is different than any other book on planet Earth. It is literally a manifestation of God on the Earth. We can use words so flippantly without at times pausing to come to a complete understanding...

How to Enter the Presence of God Part II

The second article of furniture in the outer court that the people of Israel would encounter was the brazen laver (Exodus 30:18 NKJV). This was a large brass bowl, one that would be highly polished and would contain clear and clean water. When somebody wished to...

How to enter the presence of God Part I

HOW TO ENTER THE PRESENCE OF GOD. How can we learn to consistently come into God’s presence? How can we learn to live in God’s presence in a permanent way? I confess, as a younger Christian, there were times when I would experience God’s presence, and times when I...