Category: Biblical

Miracles

Miracles, by Dr. Ken Boa When looking at whether miracles can happen, there are three options: The first option flatly denies even the possibility of miracles. A philosophical assumption is made that miracles cannot and therefore do not take place. Following these assumptions leads to the conclusion that

A Biblical Perspective on Life’s Ups and Downs

Countless challenges arise from the battle with cancer. I witnessed many of them as I walked with my mom during her almost five-year war with the disease. The up and down nature of the illness proved most difficult for me, leading my heart on a strenuous roller coaster

Misappropriating the Reformation (3): Sola Scriptura

The Protestant Reformation was triggered by a conflict over the issue of justification, that is, how our sins are forgiven and how we obtain salvation. To resolve this issue, it was necessary first to address the question of theological methodology: what is your final source of authority in

Misappropriating the Reformation (2): SOLA GRATIA

In the first article of this series, I argued that modern American Evangelicalism has misunderstood the teaching of the Reformers that we are saved by faith, not works, and with it the Biblical text that we are not under law but grace.  While it is certainly true that our

Misappropriating the Reformation (1): Sola Fide

Although there were many streams of Protestant thought during the sixteenth century, nearly all of them agreed on three key ideas summarized by three Latin phrases: sola fide, we are saved by faith alone; sola gratia, we are saved by grace alone; and sola scriptura, scripture alone is

Elisha and Jesus: A Window Into God’s Heart

An Overlooked Hero We all have our superheroes that shape us, whether real or imaginary. Even as adults, we look to figures holding larger-than-life personas, generally on the sports field, movie screen, or church platform. My husband has a short list of superheroes: his father and Roger Staubach.

5 Lessons From Ecclesiastes About the Meaning of Life

“Doubt everything, find your own light.” These are the last words of the Buddha.  It sounds like good advice, but then the human heart invariably presses on to doubt itself!  After all, what security, what authority, what kind of assurance can we have that this light is true? 

1 Thessalonians 3: Faith and Encouragement

  This teaching is based on Ken Boa’s Handbook to Scripture.  Related Reading & Resources: 1 Thessalonians 3 Ken Boa’s summary of 1 Thessalonians 3 1 Thessalonians Audio Series, Complete Set Talk Thru Overview 1 Thessalonians Teacher Kit

2 Kings 1: The Death of Ahaziah

This teaching is based on Ken Boa’s Handbook to Scripture. Related Reading & Resources: 2 Kings 1 Ken Boa’s summary of 2 Kings 1

1 Thessalonians 2: The Gospel and Stewardship

We apologized for the audio issues that occur until 16:55 of this video. This teaching is based on Ken Boa’s Handbook to Scripture.  Related Reading & Resources: 1 Thessalonians 2 Ken Boa’s summary of 1 Thessalonians 2 1 Thessalonians Audio Series, Complete Set Talk Thru Overview 1 Thessalonians