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PHall | September 27, 2019
Don’t read this if you think chiasms are Perry’s imaginary friend. What they can do is lead us to see both surface truths and the deeper meanings; along with seeing things as we are meant to see (and maybe miss because of our Western eyes). I will present two chiasms on the same narrative. Sometimes […]
PHall | September 11, 2019
Many have noticed Genesis 1-2 and Revelation 21-22 are bookends to the Bible physically but moreso due to similarities (i.e. tree of life, etc.). Could Revelation 21:23 answer why (at least one reason) God created light before making the sun? As you are aware, skeptics ridicule that part of the creation story. In Revelation 21, […]
PHall | September 11, 2019
““Do not judge, so that you won’t be judged.”• Ahh, the most popular Bible verse by those who don’t believe in the Bible! Ironic, no?!“For you will be judged by the same standard with which you judge others, and you will be measured by the same measure you use.”• Judged by who? Like much of […]
PHall | September 11, 2019
Consider this: Why we are strangers, sojourners, exiles, foreigners, and citizens of another realm (1 Pet.2:11).It is not just because we are different from this world in our allegiance and morals. It is because that is what Jesus was when incarnated; and we are like Him. And He was different from this world in allegiance […]
PHall | September 11, 2019
There is no doubt, nor denying, the Bible is more ambiguous than we – I – would like. Admittedly, no doubt we also use the ambiguity for our own will (more on that later). Why and how do we deal with this hermeneutical phenomenon? First, 3 dangers Making things ambiguous when they are clear. Making […]
PHall | September 11, 2019
Do you want to know the secret to obeying God, even when faced with doing something contrary to your own presumed good?It is found from a negative example: “But Pharaoh responded, “Who is the LORD that I should obey him by letting Israel go? I don’t know the LORD, and besides, I will not let […]
PHall | September 11, 2019
“Points of Orientation” are positions from which other positions develop. For example, if you believe miracles are impossible, then automatically all “prophecies” occurred after the fact.I heard a preacher state concerning a miracle of Jesus, “He first miraculously solved a social ill, and then taught the gospel.” The implication was, “the church needs to solve […]
PHall | September 11, 2019
1. Evangelism can be done anywhere (4:1-5)2. Used His life to start the conversation (4:6)3. Didn’t allow social standards to dictate (4:9)4. Found common ground (4:7)5. Allowed her to speak and listened (4:9,11,12,15,17,19-20,25)6. Created curiosity (4:10)7. Answered her questions (4:10,13,21-23)8. Redirected the conversation (4:15-16)9. Made her look at herself honestly (4:16-18)10. Started where she was […]
PHall | September 11, 2019
Here’s a challenging question: In the book of James he writes, “Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.” (CSB’17 James […]
PHall | September 11, 2019
The Sunday after 9-11, I remember very well. I laid on the floor in my office during Bible class with my back causing major issues. I needed help getting dressed that day I was in so much pain. I prayed and prayed that I would be able to preach because I felt a deep need […]