A God Torn To Pieces: Good Friday, Nietzsche, and Sacrifice

Pastor Adam explains how Nietzsche, who proclaimed “God is dead”, is closer to Christ than many who declare they are Christians.
Why Was Jesus Killed? Good Trouble During Holy Week

Pastor Adam explains Jesus was not killed by God for mankind’s sins, but by the religious elite who felt Jesus threatened their power.
Vengeance is Mine – Or Is It?

Pastor Adam examines God’s vengeance appearing throughout the Bible and discovers examples of God’s forgiveness and mercy.
How To See the Face of God

Using the example of the rivalrous brothers Jacob and Esau, Pastor Adam explains how to see the face of God.
How to Interpret God’s “Wrath”

Pastor Adam looks to the wisdom of the Book of Job and theologians John Cassian and Brad Jersak for how to interpret God’s “wrath”.
My Favorite Anti-Hero of the Bible

When asked by his son which book of the Bible to read first, Pastor Adam says Jonah, because he’s his favorite anti-hero in the Bible.
Is God Truly Free?

The Fourth of July leads Pastor Adam to thinking about the freedom of humans and God. He answers the questions is God truly free?
What Is the Sin Against the Holy Spirit?

Pastor Adam explains to sin against the Holy Spirit is to believe you are a gatekeeper of the work of the Holy Spirit and can condemn others.
Signs Of Church – Repenting Of Repentance

Recently the Southern Baptist Convention disfellowed congregations for having women pastors. That’s not biblical! Pastor Adam explains women had leadership in the early church.
Deep Dive: Exodus from Hell: Unlearning What You’ve Been Taught About Salvation

This is part of my Deep Dive series into religious hot topics. For more deep dives, check out my resources page. Intro: Hell Is Not What We’ve Been Taught I do believe that the only hell that could possibly exist is the one of which those Christian contemplatives speak: the hatred within each of us that […]