Long title, right? For the past two years, I’ve warned people about the teachings of the late Michael Heiser, regarding a council of “lesser elohim” under the authority of Jehovah (though Heiser’s preferred pronunciation would be Yahweh). I first came across it when a long time, Christian friend made a facebook post about the multiplicity…
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The Last Words of David
This past weekend, we concluded our series on the life of King David, considering a passage of scripture which refers to itself as his last words. Though the meaning of that label is debated, – either as his last words under inspiration or his actual final words spoken – the message of these words is…
The Blessing of Mephibosheth
Of the many stories in David’s life that foreshadowed an aspect of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, the blessing of Mephibosheth ranks at the top of the list. Seeking to honor the memory of his dear friend Jonathan, David performs an unprecedented act of kindness upon Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s remaining heir, a disabled man. In…
Is Empathy a Sin?
It’s rare that I emphasize one radio program on the home page of our website, but I would like do just that with this weekend’s edition of Words of Grace. This broadcast spoke to an issue presently being debated or discussed among conservative evangelicalism, particular those of Calvinistic backgrounds. In short, empathy has been equated…