We’ve heard the rumors for years now. Will a Third Temple finally be built in Jerusalem? As prophesied by Jesus, the temple standing in His day—the Second Temple—was destroyed by the Romans in AD 70. Some in the Orthodox branch of Judaism believe a third temple must be in place to usher in the reign [...]
Greek philosophers championed the idea of “Nothing in excess.” The slogan was etched onto public buildings, referencing the “Golden Mean” or “Middle Way” made popular by Plato and his student Aristotle. To be a true virtue, Aristotle argued in his work on ethics, it must be held in balance between two extremes. As one example, [...]
“There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.” Proverbs [...]
Do you cringe when you declare “Jesus was fully human”? Many Christians do. We’re afraid that, in saying this, we’re somehow undermining the equally true statement “Jesus is fully God.” But, the truth is, we must recognize the vital role His humanity played in securing our salvation if we want to fully grasp our spiritual [...]
Adventuring with God 