Written by Lesallan – November 9, 2023 I completely agree with the interpretation of the Pauline text: “And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues” from 1 Read more
Written by Lesallan – November 7, 2023 The Biblical View of the Church The church’s role in the New Testament, particularly in the Pauline epistles, is an extensively studied theme. The Greek term “ekklesia,” which means “called out ones” (Strong, 1890), refers to the community of believers united by their Read more
This post was written by Lesallan on the fifth day of November 2023 The Biblical Story and Narrative of David and JonathanWritten By Lesallan – November 5, 2023 The biblical narrative of David and Jonathan presents a remarkable example of friendship and loyalty that transcends social, political, and religious boundaries. Read more
The topic for today’s general audience is the centrality of Christ in our lives. This week’s devotional topic is all about the importance of Jesus in our lives and in the church. He is like the captain of a team, leading and guiding His people by giving them life, direction, Read more
Eschatology Case Study – What Jesus Said About Salvation? Lesallan Bostron Ohio Christian University THE4050 Investigating Christian Theology II (ONLF23) Professor Jeremy Kamer October 26, 2023 Eschatology Case Study – What Jesus Said About Salvation? Here is my situation. I am in a conversation with someone who grew up in Read more
The world is changing rapidly and unpredictably. The fighting and unrest in Israel are foremost on many of our minds. The COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, the rise of authoritarianism, the decline of democracy, the threat of nuclear war, the emergence of new technologies, the fragmentation of identities, the polarization Read more
Devotional – Hope and Assurance Written By Lesallan Ohio Christian University THE4050 Investigating Christian Theology (ONLF23) Professor Jeremy Kamer October 24, 2023 Devotional – Hope and Assurance Romans 8:22-25, 37-39 (ESV) gives us hope and assurance in times of hardship and suffering. It tells us that the whole creation, including Read more
Lesallan – October 22, 2023 What does 1 Corinthians say love is? One of the most famous passages in the Bible about love is found in 1 Corinthians 13, where the apostle Paul describes the qualities and characteristics of love. According to Paul, love is: Paul concludes his description of Read more
Lesallan – October 21, 2023 Church Case Study Reflection Lesallan Bostron Ohio Christian University THE4050 Investigating Christian Theology II (ONLF23) Professor Jeremy Kamer October 21, 2023 Church Case Study Reflection The church is not only a building or an organization but also a community of people who share a common Read more
Written By Lesallan – October 21, 2023 The Doctrine of the Church – Catholic Lesallan Bostron Ohio Christian University THE4050 Investigating Christian Theology II (ONLF23) Professor Jeremy Kamer October 21, 2023 The Doctrine of the Church – Catholic The word or term “Catholic” means universal or pertaining to the whole Read more