by Dr. Randy White | July 24, 2023 The evangelical faith commonly depicts God as an active and present force in our world. The Holy Spirit is believed to guide believers and empower them to execute God's will on Earth. However, what happens when our understanding of God's engagement with the world comes into conflict with the realities we observe around us? What if we rethink the ways we understand God's work in the current dispensation? The Poignant Paradox The belief in [...]

by Dr. Randy White | July 16, 2023 Bible study is a personal journey that shapes our connection with God. Yet, the interpretative methods we use can sometimes alter this experience. Let's examine one popular method, known as the "SPACEPETS" approach. The Common Interpretative Approach: SPACEPETS The "SPACEPETS" method encourages deep engagement with biblical texts. It prompts readers to extract personal insights from Scripture, with each letter representing a different focus: S - Sin to confess: Identify areas where one may have [...]

by Dr. Randy White | July 9, 2023 The Problems with Christian Chronology Over the years I've become more convinced that we have a problem in "Christian" chronology. I call it Christian rather than Biblical because it is the "Christian consensus" and not the Biblical record. Surprisingly, the two are often wildly divergent. Even more surprisingly, the Scripture very often plays "second fiddle" to the secular dates of "Christian" chronology. Problem 1: Assuming the Bible to be in Error The most common Old Testament dates, [...]