Category Archives: Theology

Matthew 6

Reading for Monday, June 18: Matthew 6 Upon careful reading, you realize the assumptions Jesus makes in the Sermon on the Mount. “When you give to the needy,” (v2); “when you pray,” (v5); “when you fast,” (v16). Jesus assumes that … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Gospel, Jesus, Kingdom Values, Prayer, Project 3:45, Scripture, Sermon on the Mount, Social Issues, Spiritual Disciplines, Stewardship, Theology | Tagged | Leave a comment

1 John 4

Reading for Tuesday, May 29: 1 John 4 The NT issues several warnings about false prophets (Matt. 7:15; 24:11; Mark 13:22; 2 Pet. 2:1) and John expresses a similar sentiment to his audience. The Christian response, in light of the … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 John 4, God, Love God, Love of Christ, Love Others, Project 3:45, Scripture, Theology | Tagged , | Leave a comment

1 John 3

Reading for Monday, May 28: 1 John 3 “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” John delves into the heart of this … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospel, Love Others, Project 3:45, Scripture, Theology | Tagged | Leave a comment

1 John 2

Reading for Friday, May 25: 1 John 2 John says he writes to keep his readers from sin (v1), but also to speak a word about our advocate against sin – Jesus Christ, the Righteous One, whose atoning sacrifice cleanses … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, God, Love of Christ, Project 3:45, Scripture, Theology | Tagged | Leave a comment

1 John 1

Reading for Thursday, May 24: 1 John 1 Now we’re turning our attention to the epistles of John. John tends to be the most abstract voice in the NT. He writes of lofty, transcendent concepts like truth, life, light, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospel, Project 3:45, Scripture, Theology | Tagged | Leave a comment

Galatians 6

Reading for Wednesday, May 23: Galatians 6 Paul closes his letter as is his tendency: with practical application of the Spirit-led life. Restoration and restitution are the risky practices of Christ’s followers (v1). This work is to be engaged gently, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospel, Project 3:45, Scripture, Theology | Tagged | Leave a comment

Luke 23

Reading for Wednesday, April 4: Luke 23 In Luke’s retelling of the Jesus story, what is supposed to be the low point is, in reality, the climax, the culmination of prophecy and purpose regarding God’s Messiah. The chief priests and … Continue reading →

Posted in God, Gospel, Jesus, Project 3:45, Scripture, Theology | Tagged | Leave a comment

Quotes on Culture

Quotes on culture from Andy Crouch’s “Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling”: There is no such thing as “the Culture,” and any attempt to talk about “the Culture,” especially in terms of “transforming the Culture,” is misled and misleading. Real … Continue reading →

Posted in Missiology, Quotes, Social Issues, Theology | Tagged , | Leave a comment

1 Peter 3

Reading for Friday, Feb. 24: 1 Peter 3 Sorry I’m a little late in posting the comments for today’s reading. Got in late from Honduras last night and I’ve been running around all day trying to get some things done! … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family, Project 3:45, Scripture, Theology | Tagged | Leave a comment

Romans 11

Reading for Tuesday, Feb. 14: Romans 11 Paul finishes his thoughts here on Israel and God’s faithfulness to His covenant promises. This block of text (ch9-11) is difficult terrain, but the topic (God’s faithfulness) is central to Paul’s theology and … Continue reading →

Posted in Eschatology, God, Project 3:45, Scripture, Theology | Tagged | Leave a comment