What is Paul teaching about marital intimacy in 1 Corinthians 7:1-7?
Addressing common misapplications of Paul's teaching on marriage that have led to harmful ideas about sexual responsibility and purity.
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Written Observations
Explorations into theology, technology, leadership, and culture.
Commentary
A Third Corinthian Mantra I Left on the Cutting Room Floor
A follow-up exploring a possible third Corinthian slogan in 1 Corinthians 6:18 and why it didn't make it into the sermon.
Reflection
A Civ Parable
Reflections on different victory conditions in Civilization games and what they reveal about strategy, culture, and human nature.
Essay
Perspicuity of Scripture
The doctrine that Scripture is clear and understandable to all believers aided by the Holy Spirit, requiring no specialized expertise.
Essay
1 Samuel: An Overview
Examining the setting, authorship, message and structure of 1 Samuel, exploring themes of humility versus pride and God's anointed king.
Essay
Judges: An Overview
Examining the book of Judges, its authorship, historical setting, and message of Israel's cyclical rebellion and need for righteous leadership.
Commentary
Leviticus: An Overview
Examining Leviticus as the third book of the Pentateuch, exploring its authorship, setting, and message about holiness and covenant relationship.
Commentary
Genesis: An Overview
An overview of Genesis examining authorship, dating, structure, and theological significance as the prologue to Scripture.
Essay
Comprehending Divine Incomprehensibility
A theological paper exploring the doctrine of divine incomprehensibility, defending it against agnosticism and mysticism while affirming our ability to know God truly.
Essay
Immutability & Impassability: Understanding God's Unchanging Nature
An exploration of God's immutability and impassability, examining how these doctrines provide assurance to believers.
Essay
Eternal Relations of Origin: Understanding the Trinity's Divine Distinctions
An exploration of how the three persons of the Trinity are distinguished through their eternal relations while maintaining divine unity.
Commentary
The Book of Haggai in 4 Sermons
An exegetical study of Haggai's four prophecies, examining their historical context, theological themes, contemporary applications, and sample sermon outlines.
Essay
Did Peter Really Write 2 Peter? (Yes)
A defense of Peter's authorship of 2 Peter against critical scholars who claim the letter is pseudepigraphic.