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Paul’s letter to the Christians in Rome—which we call Romans—is one of the most significant things ever written. I know that is a big statement, but I would defend it based on the historical significance of the book and its theological depth; Romans is unparalleled on both accounts. In its 16 chapters, Paul makes a… Read more
“Therefore I want you to know that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!” (Acts 28:28) My family got lost in the woods in Upstate New York on a snowmobile trip when I was 14. We missed a turn when attempting to reach a remote hunting lodge. As the day wore on,… Read more
Everybody has bad days. And then there’s Paul. Let’s recap: Paul was wrongfully imprisoned, and then a plot was made to kill him. Even though they were unable to kill him, he was still kept prisoner, awaiting trial for more than two years. A spectacle was made of him. Then he was sent on a… Read more
Evangelical is an interesting word. Stemming from the Greek “Euangelion,” meaning the “Good News” or “Gospel” of Jesus, it describes someone who desires to bring that Good News/Gospel to the lives of others. Evangelical, like many words, has come to mean something a little different over time. These days, people either think of a group… Read more
