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Part 2: Jonah, White Supremacy & Christian Nationalism

September 12, 2022 by Bill Nelson Leave a Comment

Religious nationalism is not a new phenomenon. In this two part series (Part One here) GFM staff minister Bill Nelson will explore the elements of religious nationalism and how the book of Jonah serves as a call to repentance and restoration. A bewildering array of images emerged amid the chaos of the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021. Rioters carried wooden crosses and erected wooden gallows with hanging nooses. Insurrectionists carried Confederate flags, first flown by states that supported secession from the United … [Read more...] about Part 2: Jonah, White Supremacy & Christian Nationalism

Filed Under: Bible Studies, Christian Thought and Practice Tagged With: Christian nationalism, Jonah

Part 1: Jonah, White Supremacy & Christian Nationalism

September 6, 2022 by Bill Nelson 2 Comments

Religious nationalism is not a new phenomenon. In this two part series GFM staff minister Bill Nelson will explore the elements of religious nationalism and how the book of Jonah serves as a call to repentance and restoration. As a new Christian fresh out of college, I taught at a private Christian school with godly and dedicated colleagues. We pledged our allegiance to the American and Christian flags and the Holy Bible alongside our students each school day. Our school used mainstream Christian curricula, including … [Read more...] about Part 1: Jonah, White Supremacy & Christian Nationalism

Filed Under: Bible Studies, Christian Thought and Practice Tagged With: Christian nationalism, Jonah

A Sower Went Out to Sow. . . . Again

July 1, 2018 by Tom Grosh IV Leave a Comment

Hear then the parable of the sower: When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path. . . . -- Matthew 13:18-19 (ESV) Today we return to the  Parable of the  Sower and the Soils, introduced by an earlier post  as part of a developing series on  Parables Jesus Told [1]. Note: The first post,  Entrusted . . ., considered  the Parable of the Three Servants, or, The Talents  (Matthew 25:14-30). … [Read more...] about A Sower Went Out to Sow. . . . Again

Filed Under: Bible Studies, Christian Thought and Practice Tagged With: listening, Parable of the Soils, parable of the sower, parables, Parables Jesus Told, Parables Jesus Told Series

A Sower Went Out to Sow. . . .

June 10, 2018 by Tom Grosh IV Leave a Comment

And  he told them many things in parables, saying:  “A sower went out to sow. . . ." -- Matthew 13:3 (ESV) Today's post on the  Parable of the Sower and the Soils is the second in a series exploring Parables Jesus Told [1]. The first post,  Entrusted . . ., considered  the Parable of the Three Servants, or, The Talents  (Matthew 25:14-30). … [Read more...] about A Sower Went Out to Sow. . . .

Filed Under: Bible Studies, Christian Thought and Practice Tagged With: Parable of the Soils, parable of the sower, parables, Parables Jesus Told, Parables Jesus Told Series

Daniel: Notes for Bible Study Groups, Part 4

October 2, 2016 by Kathy Cooper 1 Comment

Drawing from her own study of Daniel, the knowledge gained while serving as a teaching assistant  for Prof.  Iain Provan's Regent College course on Daniel, and the insights gained through talks Carl Ellis gave at an InterVarsity conference, Kathy Cooper has compiled study notes for InterVarsity groups exploring Daniel. These notes are designed to be “plug and play.” While we'll make some further study suggestions for those with extra time, these notes are designed to  provide  the basis for  leading  a thoughtful … [Read more...] about Daniel: Notes for Bible Study Groups, Part 4

Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice, Daniel, Life in the Academy, The University Tagged With: character, culture, Daniel, Daniel Bible Study, ethics, exile, God, idolatry, Image, judgment, King Nebuchadnezzar, power, Pride, vision, wisdom, worship

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