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Getting out the Pagan Within Part 6: A Biblical Theology of I Samuel 15:27-31 in Context

June 3, 2016 Andrew Sargent

In our last few posts on 1 Samuel 15:27-31, we attempted to unpack the text in context in order to draw out of it, the narrator’s intended theological message… i.e.…

101 Most Misunderstood Verses Bible Backgrounds Biblical Studies Biblical Theology HAGALAH Inductive Study Methods Old Testament Studies

Getting out the Pagan Within Part 4: The Sanctimonious Serenades of Saul—A Biblical Theology of I Samuel 15:27-31

May 30, 2016 Andrew Sargent

So far, we have considered 1 Samuel 15 from a different angles. We have discovered how serious Saul’s sin is. A sin akin to defiling the Ark of the Covenant…

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Getting out the Pagan Within Part 2: The Seriousness of Saul’s Sin —A Biblical Theology of I Samuel 15:27-31

May 25, 2016 Andrew Sargent

Okay, Saul goofed. He failed to perfectly enacts a rather brutal command to exterminate another people group. It’s hard to get our modern hearts around this too much. We aren’t…

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The Unseemly Assumptions about Samson

April 25, 2016 Andrew Sargent

Today we have a guest Blogger. John Donnelly, Biblical Literacy Ministries Educator, Church Planter, Part-year missionary to India. John has a Master’s in Old Testament Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary…

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My Ethics of Ethics

April 22, 2016 Andrew Sargent

It is a complex world with complex problems. The desire for sure answers and ethical certainty in my own religious community has not, however, historically, driven them to examine issues,…

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A Crash Course in Covenant Cutting: The Essence of Covenant

April 11, 2016 Andrew Sargent

Since we live in a contractual world, not a covenantal world, a crash course in biblical era covenant cutting is in order. Now, don’t get me wrong, we still have…

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Stumbling Stones Among Us

March 11, 2016 Andrew Sargent

Some Scriptures cause me pain, especially when held in tension with others… seemingly conflicting ideas pulling at the soul, demanding wisdom… and let’s face it, wisdom can be exhausting. It’s…

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Jesus, Blank Checks, and Getting a Clue: “Whatever You Ask in My Name” in John

March 9, 2016 Andrew Sargent

John 14:13 says “Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do…” I have to admit, I find this very exciting… No, dizzying! A Jet Ski! I’ve always wanted…

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Beginning Mark with Beginning: Is there New Creation in Mark 1:1?

March 7, 2016 Andrew Sargent

Some words require a serious amount of cultural packaging to define… (A Technical Term is not just a different Word; it’s a different World.) …such as our past discussion on…

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Weasel Words & the Domination of Public Narrative

March 4, 2016 Andrew Sargent

Words have a lot more than just a definition. Words have associations. Words have rich emotional content. That emotional content is a powerful tool in communication. Choosing the right word…

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Leading from Here to Where?: Content and Method in Leadership & Discipleship

February 19, 2016 Andrew Sargent

Okay, call me old school, tell me that I just don’t get what today’s busy Christian wants from his leaders, but I am a tad concerned about a growing trend…

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Ham on Nye: Not my Favorite Philosophical Sandwich

February 20, 2014 Andrew Sargent

I must confess, I did not watch the recent televised and much talked about creation debate between Answers in Genesis founder, Ken Ham and, local TV legend, Bill Nye the…

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Armed Always with an Axe to Grind

September 19, 2013 Andrew Sargent

Strolling with my wife today we happened upon a woman walking her dog. She had paused ahead, tying her shoe (or so we thought) and we closed the gap between…

Getting out the Pagan Within Part 6: A Biblical Theology of I Samuel 15:27-31 in Context

Getting out the Pagan Within Part 4: The Sanctimonious Serenades of Saul—A Biblical Theology of I Samuel 15:27-31

Getting out the Pagan Within Part 2: The Seriousness of Saul’s Sin —A Biblical Theology of I Samuel 15:27-31

The Unseemly Assumptions about Samson

My Ethics of Ethics

A Crash Course in Covenant Cutting: The Essence of Covenant

Stumbling Stones Among Us

Jesus, Blank Checks, and Getting a Clue: “Whatever You Ask in My Name” in John

Beginning Mark with Beginning: Is there New Creation in Mark 1:1?

Leading from Here to Where?: Content and Method in Leadership & Discipleship

Ham on Nye: Not my Favorite Philosophical Sandwich

Armed Always with an Axe to Grind

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