Theology How to Interpret the Bible D Fevig, August 10, 2021April 13, 2024 Here are some of the guidelines I use in interpreting the Scriptures. 1. We must discern and differentiate the various writing styles found in the scriptures. There is poetry, straightforward prose, hyperbole (exaggeration), idioms, symbolism (as found in apocalyptic literature such as Revelation), and more. For example, look at Jesus’… Continue Reading
Theology About Hell – A Consuming Fire D Fevig, August 9, 2021April 29, 2024 The Traditional Belief Imagine the following. A sixteen year old boy was driving home at night. He was not a believer, his family were not churchgoers, and he wasn’t exposed to the Christian world and message. Suddenly an oncoming truck crashed into his car, and he was killed instantly. According… Continue Reading
Theology God Is The Great Communicator D Fevig, August 1, 2021April 13, 2024 I wrote this rather long article many years ago when I was thinking about writing a book on this topic. I recently expanded and edited it. And God Said…Genesis 1:3 God is the first and greatest communicator. From the beginning of creation, he has been revealing himself and speaking to… Continue Reading
Theology Essentials of the Faith: the Creeds D Fevig, July 10, 2021April 16, 2024 The early believers dealt with many beliefs and interpretations of the Scriptures. They couldn’t even agree which of the many books and writings should be included. Within the first few hundred years the church basically finalized the books of Scripture, although the Catholic Church today includes a few additional books…. Continue Reading
Theology Jesus is Coming Back, But How? D Fevig, July 9, 2021April 9, 2024 Imagine these scenes. One normal day, with everyone in the world going about their business, people suddenly disappear. Their clothes fall into a heap but they are gone. Airplanes crash as the pilot and co-pilot are suddenly taken away. Cars spin out of control as their drivers are no longer… Continue Reading
Theology I Will: The Freedom to Choose D Fevig, September 2, 2020April 9, 2024 I’m struck by how many times the phrase “I will” appears in scripture. There are good “I wills” and bad “I wills”. Let’s look closer. Bondage Our natural condition is bondage, slavery. In the beginning, in Genesis 3, Adam and Eve were given freedom to choose, but they made a… Continue Reading