Author Archives: John Harris

In October, I will be teaching a 4-week class at church on “How To Study The Bible” – but I thought it would be helpful to give some tips and ideas for folks who want a little more direction. Our … Continue reading →

Pastors have to field many questions, some are very off the wall, but most people have similar types of questions. We all want to know “why” at times (for which there is not always a clear answer), we all what … Continue reading →

The term “Apocalypse” comes from the first part of the Book of Revelation ἀποκάλυψις ἰησοῦ χριστοῦ (The Revelation of Jesus Christ). Some even still call the book “The Apocalypse.” The term itself simply means “to reveal” or “to show” and only took on … Continue reading →

Jesus is approached by an expert in the Hebrew Law and asked what is the most important thing, and Jesus’ answer is love from the Shema in Deut 6. Mark records Jesus’ quotation of Deut 6 (specifically v.5) as: …you … Continue reading →

The Apostle Paul writes to the church why each person is individually gifted by the Spirit: To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. -1Cor 12:7 So, each one of us has been given a … Continue reading →