It is not uncommon to look forward to something for a long time only to be a tad underwhelmed, unfulfilled, or disappointed at its
The transition from First to Second Corinthians is not as seamless as one may assume. Yes, it’s the same congregation and the same author
In Matthew 19 and 20, Jesus teaches his disciples more about what they can expect in the coming kingdom. Specifically, he refers to their
The God of the universe calls and invites all people to obey him, to fellowship with him, and to serve him and, like a
Thus far the New Testament has presented four accounts of the beautiful life, powerful ministry, substitutionary death, and victorious resurrection of the Lord Jesus
As a local church grows in size, it can become increasingly difficult to actually know everyone in the community and, thus, to be blessed
Paul’s letter to the Romans is, all at once, dense and joyous, heavy-hitting and soul-liberating, complex and straight-forward, theological and practical. Many have called
The more famous, powerful, and wealthy someone grows to be, the less approachable and available they become. For example, just as most citizens are
The book of Acts grants readers a unique and fascinating glimpse into the world of the early church. We peer through the corridors of
Few things are more certain than the reality of suffering people in the church. Grief, loss, pain, stress, sin, fear; you name it, someone
Though it may seem a relatively small one, this episode marks another significant milestone in our cover-to-cover trek through the Bible. Here we come
As one might expect, this past Sunday at Oakridge Bible Chapel, we spent some time looking at the resurrection, looking specifically at 1 Corinthians