…the here-and-now look quite different when they are opened to transcendence. -Richard Bauckham on John’s vision of heaven in Revelation.

It’s not enough to remember that Jesus died.  It’s crucial, mind you, but not enough.  Almost all reasonable historians agree that Jesus lived in Israel from 5 or 6 BC until 32 AD.  They further agree that Jesus died by crucifixion.  Christians especially remember Jesus’ death on “Good” Friday.  Why do we call it “good”…

…and the word of God continued to increase and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem. -Acts 6:7 The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is the pivotal point of all of history.  Thankfully, the world could not be the same after Jesus’ ministry.  This year at GPBC on Easter Sunday, April 20th,…

To be clear- Darren Aronofsky’s Noah movie doesn’t “accurately” reflect the Biblical narrative known to many as “Noah and the Ark,” found in Gen. 6-10.  Should we be shocked that Hollywood has taken a biblical narrative and changed it into something palatable for American movie goers so they can make money on it?  No.  Have you met Hollywood? As you’ve no…

…we never arrive at the point where we have finished reading the Bible. -Richard Briggs