Esther 6:1-11

1 That night the king could not sleep; so he ordered the book of the chronicles, the record of his reign, to be brought in and read to him. 2 It was found recorded there that Mordecai had exposed Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s officers who guarded the doorway, who had conspired to […]

My Christian Inclusivism

As a Christian inclusivist, I maintain that Christianity is the fullest revelation of God, but that people are able to receive salvation without professing to be Christian.  I believe the inclusivist position allows us to maintain traditional understandings of core Christian doctrines, while also acknowledging the force of a religiously plural reality.  We are to […]

Capitalism, Socialism and Christianity

It’s been interesting to hear people talk about politics and economics, and then comment on how Christianity should inform a political or economic perspective.  I definitely believe that one’s Christian faith should inform and direct economic and political decisions.  Jesus always gets pulled to one side or the other though.  Those who are liberal want […]

What Prevents Someone from Heaven?

How do I get to heaven?  That is one of the most common and controversial questions.  As important as an answer to that question is, my attention is elsewhere.  My attention is on what lurks behind that question.  I’ve been fascinated with the assumption that we don’t get to heaven as we are right now.  […]

New and Old Testament

Old testament and new testament can be hard to reconcile for so many reasons, but I think one big reason is our misunderstanding of the concept of two different covenants.  In the old testament, they had a specific covenant that God made and held to faithfully.  When Jesus comes, there is a new covenant.  This […]