Category Archives: Bible

The Calling of God’s People

This topic, God’s people, definitely belongs in any discussion of major turning points in the history of God’s work in the world, so I cannot leave it out. On the other hand, there is no way to do it justice in the time and space available. Its story ranges over thousands of years and across …

February 6, 2012 – 8:00 am | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Bible, Worldviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (3)

Our Problem: To Explain the Human Condition

Genesis 3 tells how humans first entered into what I’m calling our problem. Some people find the story there hard to believe on account of the talking serpent and the seemingly magical fruit. We’ll come back to that. For now I want to show what it is in Genesis 3 that makes more sense than …

January 31, 2012 – 5:50 am | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Bible, The Faith, Worldviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (28)

Creation Out of Nothing

God’s work in this world is marked by at least ten crucial turning points, sovereign acts of God that make all the difference for you and for me. The creation of the universe The creation of man and woman in God’s image The Fall God’s calling of a people for himself God’s ongoing self-revelation The …

January 16, 2012 – 3:44 pm | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Bible, Origins and Science, Religions, Worldviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (6)

To Live is Christ

Denn Christus ist mein Leben, und Sterben ist mein Gewinn. (Philippians 1:21, in Luther’s poetic prose).

January 3, 2012 – 7:07 am | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Bible | Tagged | Comments Off

The Electronic Student: Accordance or Logos?

If the first several posts in this series have you considering the purchase of Bible study software, you’re probably wondering which package to invest in. I’m familiar with only two: Logos and Accordance. I’ve been told that Olive Tree is another good option, but I’m not in a position to comment on it. I’ll speak …

December 13, 2011 – 8:09 am | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Bible, Thinking Christianly | Tagged , , , | Comments Off

The Electronic Student and Bible Study: Focus

This entry is part 3 of 5 in the series The Electronic Student

Why study the Bible on computer? I’ve written previously about significant negatives associated with electronic study, especially Bible study. I don’t find it especially conducive to prayer and worship; it doesn’t draw me quickly into a sense of fellowship with God. Now I’m about to turn around and explain why that’s not so true after …

December 9, 2011 – 6:00 am | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Bible, Thinking Christianly | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (5)

The Dangerous Prayer: Praying While Sinning

Temptation begins with, “I want to …” The second step is, “I shouldn’t …” The third step is “But I really do want to …” The fourth step is what determines the direction of my life, and it’s the great difference between Christianity and every other way of living. Every religion and every secular system …

September 30, 2011 – 9:13 am | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Bible, Life and Choices, The Faith | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (11)

Freedom of Religion Watch

On my RSS news reader this morning: Professor Says Vanderbilt Suppressing Christian Student Groups Amid Shutdown Threats Priest barred from saying mass In England, Displaying Bible Verses May Be Against the Law Conscience, Coercion, and Healthcare Preventing Another Attack: International Religious Freedom On a related note: Paying for a Church You Don’t Believe In and …

September 27, 2011 – 10:14 am | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Bible, Life and Choices, Religions, The Faith | Tagged , , , , | Comments (9)