On the Third Day: Seeing Resurrection from Beginning to End
The theme of resurrection is prominent in scripture from its very first pages until the end. See how it is present in the creation account of Genesis.
Those Who Sleep Shall Awake: The Fullest Old Testament Expression of Resurrection Hope
The book of Daniel can be cryptic and challenging to interpret. However, when we read closely, Daniel gives us a picture of resurrection hope!
Good News for Blemished Priests: A Resurrection Meditation on Leviticus 21
In Leviticus 21, blemished priests are barred from approaching God. How can that be good news, especially for disabled Christians today? Yet this passage points beyond itself. Only the unblemished approach God, but in Christ, the blemish are raised unblemished.
Psalm 16: “Rise Heart, Thy Lord is Risen”
We hear a voice of bravado sing around the graveside of Psalm 16—was that king David, or did it have a more Galilean ring? The Apostles heard the voice too, and they are confident of its source. Arise, O heart!
Can These Dry Bones Live?: Resurrection in Ezekiel
For many, the resurrection is a feature of the New Testament and not the Old. The prophet Ezekiel begs to differ!
Resurrection Typology in the Birth of Isaac
Barrenness is death. But it is not the end of the story. God shines resurrection hope even into barrenness. We see this in Genesis: Sarah’s womb, dead in barrenness, is brought to life in the birth of Isaac.
The Seeds of Resurrection Hope in the Scriptures
The resurrection of Christ on the third day is a key piece of the gospel message. Did the idea of a third day resurrection come from nowhere, or was this event foreshadowed by the Old Testament?
Genesis 22, A Parabolic Shadow and Foreshadowing Prophecy: “Abraham . . . Received Isaac Back from the Dead in A Parable” (Hebrews 11:19)
Parabolically speaking, the author of Hebrews speaks of the near sacrifice of Isaac in Genesis 22 as a resurrection. But what does this mean?
ACME: Worth (Careful) Consideration
Churches that share our convictions just formed a new association for planting churches and sending missionaries together. We’re excited! But we have a significant concern…
The Big Tent of the SBC
The SBC has long been called a “Big Tent” association of churches. That is, substantial diversity exists in the denomination. While this may be helpful for Cooperative Program giving, the key to fruitful ministry may be affinity groups and associations within the SBC.
Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System, and Avoid an Impending Exodus of Vocal Conservatives
Many aspects of the SBC are broken, and this article charts a possible route forward into a dawn marked by humble leaders, diligent trustees, and a reorganization.
New Boss, Same as the Old Boss: Michels’ Iron Law of Oligarchy and the SBC
Are we circling back to the time of the Conservative Resurgence? While the 1970s saw the oligarchy of liberal elites, the 2010s and 2020s have so far seen an oligarchy of Cultural Engagers.
