Author Archives: Steven Sell

       Jack Miles, who is the author of God: A Biography, suggests that it is Jacob’s older twin brother Esau. Jack gives some clarity to his argument by looking into the Hebrew language that is used in this Genesis 24: 25 that are used to express man. He explains that ‘is {h} (where s {h}Continue reading “Who was the “Man” who wrestled Jacob?”

   Dr. Daniel B. Wallace is a Professor of New Testament study at Dallas Theological Seminary.[1] He is determined Christians understand the importance of the authenticity of the scriptures. He mainly has focused on the New Testament and the importance of the revelation or historical facts of the resurrection. In his article “The resurrection ofContinue reading “The Resurrection of Christ”

God is a relational God and we see that through our understanding of the Trinity. There are three persons Father, Son and Holy Spirit that make up the one God. The relation to one another is so close that God is one. It is God’s desire to share that relationship with all of humankind.[1] God’sContinue reading “God is Relational”

 (Expand) two natures. He chose not to use his divine power (John 18:36) Philippians 2:6-8 (New Living Translation) Though he was God,     he did not think of equality with God     as something to cling to. 7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; (Greek trans He emptied himself)     he took the humble position of a slaveContinue reading “Ministry of The Holy Spirit”

         The Modern Struggle with Fatalism and Faith In the modern world, fatalism often manifests as a quiet “negativism.” When we seek ultimate happiness in “worldly things”—like wealth, social status, and material success—we eventually hit a wall. Because these things are temporary, the pursuit of them often leaves people feeling that life is a hollowContinue reading “From Fatalism to Fellowship: Reclaiming the Doctrine of Adoption”

A Vision in the Midst of Violence Today’s reflection is based on Acts 7:55–60, the account of the apostle Stephen’s martyrdom. It is a scene of intense contrast: on the ground, there is fury, shouting, and stones; in the heavens, there is perfect peace. As Stephen faced his final moments, he looked up and sawContinue reading “From Blindness to Vision: The Powerful Contrast of Stephen and Saul”

The weatherman called for rain by midmorning today. We all know the weatherman’s forecast is always right. I start work at 7:00 am so I convinced myself that midmorning should be 10:00 am. One of my jobs is to distribute our pallets to our customers. I had one delivery today and the plan was toContinue reading “Listening to God In A Teachable Moment”

As many of you know my wife Anita is on a journey with Breast Cancer. We have many family and friends who are praying for her and we truly appreciate you participating with us in this journey. I work with special needs adult individuals and the other day at work one of the gentlemen stoppedContinue reading “God’s kindness in Trying Times”

There are Five Greek words used to describe the miracles or signs that Christ used to demonstrate his deity. Terata (Wonders), erga (works), thaumasia (Wonderful things), dunameis (powers), and semeia (signs). The synoptic gospels use dunameis because it emphasizes the power of Christ. In John 2:1-11, we find one of the first of his sign/miracles.Continue reading “The Signs/Miracles of Jesus Christ”