The Radical Hope of Resurrection: Reimagining 1 Corinthians 15 in a Global World
This is a guest post that spun off into a Section of my book, The Son of Man & Its Mystical Awakening. 1 Corinthians 15 isn’t a dusty theological relic;…
Ancient Mysteries and Modern Faith: The Syncretistic Roots of Christianity
For a year now, I’ve been fascinated by the spiritual customs and teachings of the ancient world—a tapestry woven through death cults and mystery traditions spanning the Ancient Near East,…
The Son of Man and the Fig Tree: Unpacking Luke 21’s Ambigious End Times Invitation
I try to wrestle honestly with Scripture, history, and our modern times – and it can be messy. Today, we’re previewing a section from my “booklet” (about 35,000 words) that…
The Empathy Debate: Biblical Definitions, Misconceptions, and the Cultural Struggle in Our Time
In today’s media maelstrom, empathy stands at the center of an ideological battle. Across headlines and social media, pundits, scientists, and church leaders fiercely debate whether empathy is a vital…
Good Fruit & Fresh Springs: Unraveling the Chiastic Structure & Old Testament Allusions of James 3:9-12
In a guest post on Progressive Christianity covering the first part of James 3:1-8, we looked at some Noahic allusions, illustrating our personal communication’s constructive and destructive nature. All of…
Not Just a Davidic King: The Flight ofJesus & Jeroboam To Egypt
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Cutting Through Empires: Joshua 5, The Commander of The Army of The Lord, & A Dramatic “No”
The toppling of Jericho’s walls in Joshua 6 isn’t merely a faith-based military climax—it’s the dramatic punctuation to a narrative that stretches back to Genesis. You’re not alone if you…
Nakedness & Perspective: Understanding Genesis 3
Genesis 3 has been labeled as “The Fall” or some variation thereof. The ESV heading of my Bible says it, as well as the NASB and NIV. The way we have…
Deconstructing Penal Substitution: A Biblical & Historical Critique
Grab a snack: it’s a long one. For centuries, the doctrine of Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA) has been upheld in the heart of Western evangelical theology. According to this view,…
