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2020-04-01T09:11:59-08:00

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Covid-19 and the love of God: Is Covid-19 an act of God’s judgment? (Um, No! But keep reading!)

Last updated on: April 1, 2020 at 9:11 am By Rob Dalrymple

As Covid-19 sweep across the world the question is: Is this an act of God in judgment on the world? Many Christians wrestle with the depictions of the love of God and His wrath (and if they don’t wrestle with such things they should). The Old Testament certainly appears to present God as inflicting suffering and wrath upon the nations. He floods the Earth. He punishes Egypt with a series of plagues—including the slaughtering of the firstborn sons of Egypt.... Read more

Biblical Interpretation

2020-03-23T13:02:24-08:00

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Understanding the Kingdom of God: part 5 of 7

Last updated on: March 23, 2020 at 1:02 pm By Rob Dalrymple

Instead of receiving authority over the kingdoms of the world at the behest of Satan, Jesus has become the “king of kings” through His sacrificial death and resurrection. The rulers of the kingdoms Another means of distinguishing between the kingdoms of the world/the present age and the kingdom of God/the age to come is to note that each kingdom/age has its own ruler.Paul notes, in reference to Satan: “in whose case the god of this world has blinded the... Read more

Biblical Interpretation

2020-03-23T13:01:54-08:00

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Understanding the Kingdom of God: part 4 of 7

Last updated on: March 23, 2020 at 1:01 pm By Rob Dalrymple

That the kingdom of God is eternal is why we should store up our treasures there. Kingdom of God is eternal A key distinction between the kingdoms of the world and the kingdom of God is that the kingdoms of the world are destined to perish, while the kingdom of God lasts forever. We see this in Jesus’ assertion that, “the harvest is the end of the age” (Matt 13:39). Similarly, Paul claims, “Yet we do speak wisdom among those... Read more

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2020-03-23T13:01:29-08:00

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Understanding the Kingdom of God: part 3 of 7

Last updated on: March 23, 2020 at 1:01 pm By Rob Dalrymple

In the present time both the kingdom of God and the kingdoms of the world exist. One of the foundational differences between the kingdom of God and the kingdoms of the world is in regards to time. The NT often refers to the two kingdoms in terms of the distinction between “this/the age,” (or the “present age”[1]: which represents the kingdoms of the world) and the “age to come”[2] (which represents the kingdom of God). Most Christians naturally assume that... Read more

Biblical Interpretation

2020-03-23T13:01:05-08:00

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Understanding the Kingdom of God: Part 2 of 7

Last updated on: March 23, 2020 at 1:01 pm By Rob Dalrymple

Many wrongly assume that when the Bible refers to the kingdoms of the world it means the physical realm, and when it refers to the kingdom of God it means the spiritual realm. What is the kingdom of God? Simply put, the kingdom of God refers to the realm in which God reigns. In fact, it might be best in many instances to translate the phrase “the kingdom of God” as the “reign of God.”[1] This helps us to recognize... Read more

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2020-03-23T13:00:26-08:00

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Understanding the Kingdom of God? part 1 of 7

Last updated on: March 23, 2020 at 1:00 pm By Rob Dalrymple

Photo: canva Part 1: The kingdom of God Imagine a group of skilled craftsmen building a house without any plans. Highly skilled carpenters randomly cutting, sanding, and then putting pieces of wood together with no idea or goal as to what they are making. Electricians, plumbers, and other skilled workers doing the same. Unfortunately, this is often what the church is like. Skilled workers using their skills for what they believe is the glory of God. They may even feel... Read more

Biblical Interpretation

2020-04-11T07:56:52-08:00

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The Primary Purpose of the Christian Life is Witness: The Gospel and Mission pt 7

Last updated on: April 11, 2020 at 7:56 am By Rob Dalrymple

In my previous posts on the purpose of the Christian life I have argued that the people of God are called to be God’s image bearers, that is, we are called to make God known. In the final post of this series of blogs I wish to expand upon that thought. I must note that I think this is essential for the people of God to grasp! Before we jump into politics and the many plethora of social issues and... Read more

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2020-04-11T08:03:37-08:00

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The Christian Life is About Making God Known: The Gospel and Mission pt 6

Last updated on: April 11, 2020 at 8:03 am By Rob Dalrymple

I have been asking in this series of blogs, “what is the purpose of the Christian life?” To this point, I have been suggesting that it is to imitate and fulfill the mission of Jesus. In the last few posts I have been arguing that the coming of Jesus was in fulfillment of all that the OT promised. In particular, Jesus fulfilled the mission of the OT people of God to make God known.I have noted that one... Read more

Biblical Interpretation

2024-01-08T08:39:49-08:00

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The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr

Last updated on: January 8, 2024 at 8:39 am By Rob Dalrymple

Just over a year ago I wrote an article titled, “Donald Trump is no saint” (https://www.patheos.com/blogs/evangelicalpulpit/2018/10/donald-trump-is-no-saint-rob-dalrymple/). The article was in response to a letter sent to me. The premise of the letter was that since God has used “very flawed” persons throughout the Bible, perhaps, he could use such today (i.e., Trump). I responded by noting that “very flawed” was not a proper designation for Noah, Moses, and Paul (some of the persons the letter characterized as used by... Read more

Martin Luther King Jr

2020-03-17T10:19:28-08:00

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The Gospel and Mission pt 5

Last updated on: March 17, 2020 at 10:19 am By Rob Dalrymple

What is the purpose of the Christian life? I have been asking in this series of blogs, “what is the purpose of the Christian life?” To this point, I have been suggesting that it is to imitate and fulfill the mission of Jesus. In the last few posts I have been arguing that the coming of Jesus was in fulfillment of all that the OT promised. In particular, Jesus fulfilled the mission of the OT people of God... Read more

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