Tag: christianity
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The Witness and the Way: A Theological Deep Dive
Preparation and Response—Seeing the Lamb and Following Him I. THEOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK & CORE CONCEPTS A. The Witness (Martyria) – More Than Testimony Theological Definition: The Greek word martyria (μαρτυρία) means “testimony” or “witness,” but carries weight beyond simple reporting. In John’s Gospel, witness is not passive observation but active participation in revealing truth. A martyr…
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The World Before the Word
God Speaks Creation and Covenant Into Being Introduction: When God Speaks, Everything Changes Before the Gospel of John ever opens with those majestic words—”In the beginning was the Word”—the Old Testament has been quietly preparing us for this revelation. Long before John identifies Jesus as the living Word of God, Scripture reveals a God who…
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AI, Neuralink, and Biblical Prophecy: SESSION 3 – Endurance, Humanity, and Hope of the Kingdom
Endurance, Humanity, and Hope of the Kingdom Read: Revelation 14:12, Revelation 17–18, Revelation 21:1–5, Daniel 7:27 Main Idea Prophecy calls believers to faithful endurance and living hope. Every Babel and Babylon eventually collapses under its own arrogance, but the Lamb reigns forever. Christ’s kingdom restores the full dignity of humanity and gathers His people into…
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AI, Neuralink, and Biblical Prophecy: Week 2
Idolatry, Hubris, and Discernment in the Digital Age (Week 2 of the study “AI, Neuralink, and Biblical Prophecy”) Our world moves at the speed of thought. Artificial Intelligence writes, reasons, and recommends. Neuralink and similar technologies promise to merge human minds with machines. The language of progress sounds thrilling—but also unsettling. What does Scripture say…
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Source of Old Faith Bible Study Series – AI, Neuralink, and Biblical Prophecy: 3-Week Study
Sundays · October 19 – November 2 , 2025 SESSION 1 – Prophecy, Technology, and Human Vocation Read: Genesis 11:1-9, Daniel 12:4, Revelation 1:1-3, Matthew 24:36-44 Main ideaProphecy reveals God’s purposes and the lordship of Christ. It is given to strengthen trust, not to stir fear. Technology expresses the human call to create and steward,…
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Lessons from Ancient Paths: Community, Faith, and Service
Today, my thoughts have been circling around the idea of showing up—how simple, steadfast presence shapes families, communities, and even the course of history. Learning from the Great Characters Recently, I’ve committed to a “great characters” study of Old Testament figures. Spending time with the lives of Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Ruth, and others, I’m struck…
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Finding God in the Texas Floods: Nature, Blame, and the Wisdom of Christ
Posted on July 8, 2025 In July 2025, central Texas was struck by a devastating flood that claimed over 100 lives, including more than two dozen children at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp. The Guadalupe River, swollen by heavy rains from the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry, surged from 1 foot to 36 feet…
John Hargrove Seeking Truth and Reality 