Old Testament Studies in Leviticus: The Day of Atonement (Chapter 16) 1 Dec 2015 "This is to be a lasting ordinance for you," says the Lord. The annual ritual of the Day of Atonement was a major event in the life of Israel. It…
Personal Monthly Love: November 1 Dec 2015 Here's some of what I loved in the month of November: 1. A History of Western Philosophy and Theology by John Frame Dr. Frame has been one of the most…
Books A Review of “Help My Unbelief” by Barnabas Piper 30 Nov 2015 Doubt is a normal, if still troubling, part of the Christian life. I counsel people on a regular basis for whom doubt is a regular struggle, and it has been…
Reading This Week’s Good Reads 28 Nov 2015 Here are some of the best articles that I found around the web this week: 1. "Women...These are Not Gospel Issues: Food" by Denise Hardy My dear friend Denise has…
Uncategorized Next Week 27 Nov 2015 Don't miss these posts and more, next week at Pastor Dave Online: 1) A review of Help My Unbelief by Abraham Piper This is a good book addressing the role of…
Old Testament Studies in Leviticus: A Fungus Among Us (Leviticus 13 & 14) 24 Nov 2015 Spiritual death has a physical component to it. The original curse issued by God in the Garden of Eden came with physical implications: hard labor, painful childbirth, and the promise…
Books A Review of “Gay…Such Were Some of Us” ed. by David Longacre 23 Nov 2015 Our modern culture has granted a certain kind of power to personal biography. Whether we are reading about a child who “visited heaven,” or allowing a journalist to communicate their…
Reading This Week’s Good Reads 21 Nov 2015 Here's this week's collection of interesting articles from around the web: 1. "The Cost of Caring" by Jennifer Murphy This is good reminder that ministries of mercy and long-term compassionate…
Uncategorized Next Week 20 Nov 2015 With the holiday next week I am going to be doing very little writing, but here's what you can expect to see next week at Pastor Dave Online: A review…
Ask Pastor Dave Ask Pastor Dave: Did Jesus Really Descend Into Hell? 19 Nov 2015 The Apostle’s Creed is one of the oldest statements of Christian doctrine. In response to the rise of heresy within the church, a common confession was formulated that would help…