We Are Dust
Remembering where we came from leads to freedom, humility, gratitude, and wisdom. This series focuses on our origin story and what it […]
Warfighter Theology
What does the Bible have to say to the warrior? How should the warrior integrate their faith with their job? Is God
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The Mechanics of Forgiveness
We need forgiveness and we need to give forgiveness—so we need to understand forgiveness. The series unpacks the mechanics of forgiveness as
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Praying to God against God
Seething in prayer, Job questions, “does it seem good to you to oppress, to despise the work of your hands?” (Job 10:3).
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He Will Not Let Me Get My Breath
He Will Not Let me Get My Breath Life is hard. It leaves us breathless, exhausted and often, disillusioned. In these places
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DAVID AND THE S.T.R.O.N.G. MODEL
The last few months of post have traced David as the template of the godly warfighter. His life models the intersection of
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THE WARRIOR’S GOSPEL DEPENDENCE
The final mark of the man of God and the man of war is gospel reliance. The above discussion of the warrior’s
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God’s Omniscience: Affirming the Boundless Knowledge of the Divine
Omniscience invites us to grapple with a God who knows all, possesses comprehensive understanding, and has all-encompassing knowledge, transcending time and space.
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THE WARRIOR’S SIN, SHAME, AND GUILT
David’s predominance in the Old Testament is indisputable; as the voluminous material about him confirms this fact. But it is more than
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THE WARRIOR’S MECHANISM FOR PROCESSING COMBAT
War overwhelms the senses and touches the recesses of the warrior. It does not leave an individual the same. The impact of
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THE WARRIOR’S CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY
Healthy communities foster healthy warriors.[1] David knew this well. He was surrounded by a supportive community (1 Sam 18:16, 22:2). He loved gathering
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THE WARRIOR’S VIEW OF ENEMIES
One of David’s most significant contributions to warfighter theology is his complex understanding and relationship to his enemies, an issue that is
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THE WARRIOR’S VIEW OF WAR
In the narratives of David, readers see extensive combat experience, and are able to discern how he engages his God in the
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God’s Providence: Navigating Life’s Journey under the Guidance of the Divine
God’s providence explores God actively sustaining and governing the universe. His providence encompasses His continuous care and guidance over all creation. We
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THE WARRIOR’S RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
As a warrior, David’s walk with God was his lifeline. This fact is woven through the fabric of the Davidic narratives. At
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THE WARRIOR AND THE WORD
David was a man of God’s Word. The verbs used to describe his relationship to the Torah reveal his devotion: love, delight,
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DAVID, MAN OF GOD AND MAN OF WAR
The narratives of David are filled with warfighter theology. In fact, it is difficult to find material in 1-2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles,
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A Rejection of Service: Demons and the Forces of Darkness
The theme of demons occupies a unique and often unsettling place in religious and mythological traditions worldwide. In Christian theology, demons are
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BIBLICAL MODELS FOR THE WARRIOR
Scripture is filled with models the reader is intended to avoid or follow. Every portion of Scripture functions to teach, reprove, correct,
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WARRIOR RITUALS IN THE BIBLE
The warrior battle rhythm has three recurring movements: prepare for combat, go to combat, and return from combat. This cadence frames military
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The Freedom of God: Exploring Divine Sovereignty Beyond Human Comprehension
The concept of the freedom of God opens a doorway into the realm of divine sovereignty that defies human understanding. This theme
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WARRIORS AND DEUTERONOMY 20
Hermeneutically, new covenant instruction to Christian warriors supersedes old covenant material (Jer 31:31-34; Gal 3:15-4:7; Rom 6:14-15; Heb 8:6-13). As the above
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Eternal Punishment: Reflecting on Divine Justice and the Human Response
The unpopular concept of eternal punishment stirs contemplation about the complexities of divine justice, human choices, and the question eternal destiny. This
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WARRIORS IN ROMANS 12-13
Paul’s discussion on governing authorities is essential for understanding the profession of arms. In Romans 12:9-21, Paul issues a litany of imperatives
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The Theologia Crucis: Navigating the Depths of Divine Wisdom Through the Cross
The theologia crucis, or theology of the cross, serves as a transformative theological lens that invites us to explore the profound interplay
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