http://www.hank.masstheology.com 1 Chronicles 16:27 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:44:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Earlier this past week, a dear friend and one of the youth at my old church in KC asked me to reflect upon the book of Jonah. So I went and reread the story of Jonah and pondered upon what his story was trying to communicate. After some earnest reflection, ... http://www.hank.masstheology.com/archives/reflections-on-jonah-part-4/ The other day I was asked by one of my youth and friends from Kansas City what my take on the prophet Jonah and his story as told in sacred Scripture. I went back and reread the story and looked to what I felt were some of the main points ... http://www.hank.masstheology.com/archives/reflections-on-jonah-part-3/ Here is a very important paragraph in Edwards Sermon, "The Final Judgment," Christ's redemption of fallen man includes not only his obeying the Divine law, making atonement for sinners, or in preparing the way for their salvation. His redemption is also actually fulfilled in the converting of sinners to the knowledge ... http://www.hank.masstheology.com/archives/edwards-quote-of-the-day-2/ In the previous post, I mentioned I was asked about the book of Jonah and my thoughts on the text as a whole. In response I said I think that the story of Jonah shows: 1.) The character of God, first seen in Exodus 33:19Open Link in New Window; 34:6-7; ... http://www.hank.masstheology.com/archives/reflections-on-jonah-part-2/ Yesterday I was asked by one of my youth and friends from Kansas City what my take on the prophet Jonah and his story as told in sacred Scripture. I went back and reread the story and looked to what I felt were some of the main points that the ... http://www.hank.masstheology.com/archives/reflections-on-jonah/ In his sermon on the final judgment, Jonathan Edwards made this observation about that Day for his beloved saints, How comforting it is for saints to know that their Redeemer is appointed to be their Judge. The same One who spilled His own blood for them has determined their ultimate fate. ... http://www.hank.masstheology.com/archives/edwards-quote-of-the-day/ N.T. Wright on Genesis N.T. Wright on Adam and Eve N.T. Wright on How Our Worldview Impacts Our Reading of Scripture http://www.hank.masstheology.com/archives/thoughts-on-reading-genesis-from-n-t-wright/ Back in August I wrote two blog posts weaving my way through Psalm 72. In the first post, Justice and Psalm 72, I discussed the meaning of "righteousness" as the psalmist here uses it and looked at its impact upon my understanding of the New Testament's use of "righteousness." Suffice ... http://www.hank.masstheology.com/archives/blessing-and-psalm-72/ Having been reading 1-2 Samuel that last few weeks, I have been really blessed. Seeing how God moved Israel from the period where the nation was governed by judges to the period where Israel was ruled over by her first monarchies, Saul and David. Watching God anticipate the coming of ... http://www.hank.masstheology.com/archives/a-way-into-the-narrative/ Last night was a true blessing to me. It started with High View Baptist Church trusting me enough to teach the youth. That was a lot of fun and a great blessing to me. I really love those kids and look forward to more opportunities to teach them and share ... http://www.hank.masstheology.com/archives/a-great-honor/