by Stephen Reed

In order to shed understanding on the reconciliation sought by The Confession of 1967, several biblical passages illustrate how reconciliation was a unifying force in scripture. We are able to simultaneously look at history and the present to see how fellowship does not have to be limited to likeness of traditions and convictions. The desire of God’s intent to affect all is fully felt.

by Eunjoo Mary Kim

The root of our ability to rejoice is plainly expressed by Eunjoo Mary Kim, “The Lord has come as our Savior King.” She uses the well-known advent hymn Joy to the World to deepen our sense of rejoicing no matter the tumultuous circumstances of our time. She offers the challenge to rise with the hope of the living Christ to make rejoicing an action rather than a feeling this season.

by Brandt L. Montgomery

This article adds a refreshing narrative to the advent season by exploring doubting Thomas whose feast day is four days before the birth of Christ. The reader will receive a strong reminder of the power of hope while in the throes of doubt. As Jesus meets Thomas in his grieving, we are encouraged to be bold enough to rejoice even while waiting through imperfect times.

by Moddie Breland

This article defines eschatological hope and then differentiates between the meaning of “hope in” and “hope for” the coming peaceable kingdom. Hope in the peaceable kingdom is the active practice of Christian discipleship while hope for the peaceable kingdom is the passive anticipation of Christ’s return. First Thessalonians 4-5 was used to illustrate what eschatological hope entails.

by Åke Viberg

“…When we know we cannot know everything and that we will soon die, what do we do?” It’s usually a painful experience to realize that we are limited beings forced to make some tough decisions in order to adapt to this very sobering realization. In the end however, we must face life as it is, and change.

by Peter Lau

As we read the psalms, we find the motif of panting or thirsting, which is part of a larger theme of longing for God. This article will first explore the motif of panting and thirsting in five psalms, and then trace the theme of longing through to the New Testament.

by William J. Sappenfield

Breathing readily illustrates the nature of paradox in our relationship with God. Breathing is the climax of God’s creation of humans in Genesis 2 and it is Jesus’ means of commissioning his disciples in John 20. But God slipped a paradox into creation to give us a reminder of how our relationship with God is maintained.

by Moses Biney

This is not a simple question. It is profound as it is perennial. Theologically, it points to the nature of God—God’s transcendence, immanence and omnipresence. It raises questions such as, “Is God present in all places at all times?” “How do we know this?”

by Johannes Unsok Ro

The concept of YHWH’s dwelling in the Deuteronomistic History seems to focus on His immanent and communicating presence among His people. The authors and editors of the Deuteronomistic History seem to show a yearning desire for God “dwelling among us” just as we do in the 21st century.

by Donna Schaper

When it comes to God’s dwelling place, most of us lead with ourselves and our involvement with the matter of God’s house. We lead materially. We know we can’t house God but we’d love to try to make God feel more comfortable in the places where we live. For God to dwell in a place, the place has to understand itself as holy.

by Jo David

The earliest chapters of Genesis struggle with the issue of how men and women were created and the nature of their relationship to one another. It is particularly interesting that, in Genesis 1, the almost universal idea that men are the “natural rulers” of the world is challenged in significant ways.

by Asayo O. Thomas

Each star and galaxy are evidence of God’s creation. God did not just create them, but has been nurturing them for billions of years. And new stars keep emerging into this universe almost every day.