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The Parable of the Seed Growing highlights the supernatural aspect surrounding the Kingdom of God... more The Parable of the Seed Growing highlights the supernatural aspect surrounding the Kingdom of God. Its presence is spatially juxtaposed against human activity in the Great Commission. The Word of God coupled with the Holy Spirit are paramount in its eschatological and soteriological consummation, and in this passage Mark makes a point to reveal God's autocratic hand in everything.

How are Christians supposed to act amidst a rapidly, changing culture? Should the believer align ... more How are Christians supposed to act amidst a rapidly, changing culture? Should the believer align with a political party that best suits their convictions? And how should one interact with different people groups that may be in direct conflict with her convictions? Walking the fine line between Biblical absolutism and cultural relevancy is a delicate task, and for the 21st Century Christian, the endeavor is becoming increasingly mandatory.

The sanctification of the believer is predicated in the Holy Spirit's active response to Christia... more The sanctification of the believer is predicated in the Holy Spirit's active response to Christian obedience. As the Christian grows in faith and responds to God's grace and love, The Holy Spirit likewise prompts the believer to obey Him. This reciprocal relationship is vital to Christian development and individual sanctification.

Daniel 3:25 and 7:13 center around a Son of Man figure, and the events surrounding both verses in... more Daniel 3:25 and 7:13 center around a Son of Man figure, and the events surrounding both verses induce hope in the reader that God will always come through. Daniel looked forward to Israel's eschatological and soteriological hope in the Messiah, and his work reflects narrative and apocalyptic genre common among Old Testament prophets.

Harmony Interfaith Initiative, 2019

For the three monotheistic faiths, ecumenical dialogue alongside one's functional calling is para... more For the three monotheistic faiths, ecumenical dialogue alongside one's functional calling is paramount in the interfaith community. Comparative philosophy is the catalyst to inter-religious ministry because it enables adherents to come alongside one another for a greater purpose and higher calling that represents the principles of spiritual conviction intrinsic to one's faith.

The Arian threat to orthodoxy was the result of what first began with the growth of various heres... more The Arian threat to orthodoxy was the result of what first began with the growth of various heresies within the church. Between the apostolic and the patristic periods, the orthodox position’s reaction to these heresies seem to generally point to a polemic surrounding incarnation of Jesus Christ, or rather the Gospel in full, which appears to have influenced the development of the New Testament. The rise of heresy in the church is observable in the New Testament, eventually resulting in Arianism by the time of St. Athanasius of Alexandria’s twenty-seven canonical list as a rule of faith for Christianity.

What purpose does Paul use the Old testament in Romans? Does he repurpose God’s promises made to... more What purpose does Paul use the Old testament in Romans? Does he repurpose God’s promises made to Israel to include Gentiles as well? The phrase "All Israel" has been discussed for just under two millennia along with a plethora of interpretations, and the likelihood of it ever quelling is far from over. Israel's houses were promised soteriological reunification, and the mysterious inclusion of Gentiles perplexed Paul until he came to the realization of God's dually-cryptic plan was to not only unify both houses of Israel under the Messiah, but likewise incorporate Gentiles into His Kingdom as well.

The Parable of the Seed Growing highlights the supernatural aspect surrounding the Kingdom of God... more The Parable of the Seed Growing highlights the supernatural aspect surrounding the Kingdom of God. Its presence is spatially juxtaposed against human activity in the Great Commission. The Word of God coupled with the Holy Spirit are paramount in its eschatological and soteriological consummation, and in this passage Mark makes a point to reveal God's autocratic hand in everything.

How are Christians supposed to act amidst a rapidly, changing culture? Should the believer align ... more How are Christians supposed to act amidst a rapidly, changing culture? Should the believer align with a political party that best suits their convictions? And how should one interact with different people groups that may be in direct conflict with her convictions? Walking the fine line between Biblical absolutism and cultural relevancy is a delicate task, and for the 21st Century Christian, the endeavor is becoming increasingly mandatory.

The sanctification of the believer is predicated in the Holy Spirit's active response to Christia... more The sanctification of the believer is predicated in the Holy Spirit's active response to Christian obedience. As the Christian grows in faith and responds to God's grace and love, The Holy Spirit likewise prompts the believer to obey Him. This reciprocal relationship is vital to Christian development and individual sanctification.

Daniel 3:25 and 7:13 center around a Son of Man figure, and the events surrounding both verses in... more Daniel 3:25 and 7:13 center around a Son of Man figure, and the events surrounding both verses induce hope in the reader that God will always come through. Daniel looked forward to Israel's eschatological and soteriological hope in the Messiah, and his work reflects narrative and apocalyptic genre common among Old Testament prophets.

Harmony Interfaith Initiative, 2019

For the three monotheistic faiths, ecumenical dialogue alongside one's functional calling is para... more For the three monotheistic faiths, ecumenical dialogue alongside one's functional calling is paramount in the interfaith community. Comparative philosophy is the catalyst to inter-religious ministry because it enables adherents to come alongside one another for a greater purpose and higher calling that represents the principles of spiritual conviction intrinsic to one's faith.

The Arian threat to orthodoxy was the result of what first began with the growth of various heres... more The Arian threat to orthodoxy was the result of what first began with the growth of various heresies within the church. Between the apostolic and the patristic periods, the orthodox position’s reaction to these heresies seem to generally point to a polemic surrounding incarnation of Jesus Christ, or rather the Gospel in full, which appears to have influenced the development of the New Testament. The rise of heresy in the church is observable in the New Testament, eventually resulting in Arianism by the time of St. Athanasius of Alexandria’s twenty-seven canonical list as a rule of faith for Christianity.

What purpose does Paul use the Old testament in Romans? Does he repurpose God’s promises made to... more What purpose does Paul use the Old testament in Romans? Does he repurpose God’s promises made to Israel to include Gentiles as well? The phrase "All Israel" has been discussed for just under two millennia along with a plethora of interpretations, and the likelihood of it ever quelling is far from over. Israel's houses were promised soteriological reunification, and the mysterious inclusion of Gentiles perplexed Paul until he came to the realization of God's dually-cryptic plan was to not only unify both houses of Israel under the Messiah, but likewise incorporate Gentiles into His Kingdom as well.