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10 mins read|01/27/22
The Mountain that Israel Moved
In Israel, once a year, a priestly climber would reach the peak of a very different kind of mountain. Here's his story. -
10 mins read|02/20/21
Are Images of Jesus a Violation of the Commandments?
Different groups within Christianity disagree as to whether Jesus should be depicted in icons, crucifixes, paintings, or other visual media. In this article, Chad Bird approaches the question from the angle of both the commandments and the incarnation. -
15 mins read|05/19/20
The Gift of Being Proven Wrong: The Ascension and Israelizing the World
In their last Q&A with Jesus, the disciples ask, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" I used to think that was a dumb question by confused disciples. I was wrong. In his response, Jesus teaches them--and us--what the restoration of Israel's kingdom really looks like. -
11 mins read|04/22/20
People Aren’t Downgraded to Angels When They Die
When Christians die, heaven does not “get another angel.” We cannot become angels any more than we can become giraffes or ocean waves or stars. We are people and will remain so after this present life. God did not make a mistake when he made us human. -
12 mins read|07/02/19
When Blood Takes the Microphone
Three of the most profound truths embedded in the fabric of the universe are that blood has a voice, blood cries out to God, and blood is heard by heaven. -
8 mins read|07/15/18
Getting Used to What Happened Tomorrow
In God’s eyes, the last day has already happened in Jesus. We’ve already been made alive in Jesus, raised with him, and seated with him at the Father’s right hand.
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