In-Depth Studies Blog

The Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Rome is my favorite book of the bible. It’s an amazing God-breathed epistle that is a gold mine of deep theology. At different times in my life, dozens of verses and passages have greatly encouraged me. I especially like the “chains” found in this letter, verses that link thoughts together through words. For example, “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the first born among many brothers. And those he predestined, he also called, those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.” – Romans 8:29-30. Let’s look at another one, “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our suffering, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” – Romans 5:3-4. Maybe that is why a certain warning from Yoda in Empire Strikes Back resonates with me. During Luke Skywalker’s training, the wrinkled green Jedi cautions Luke, “Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering.” (more…)

Category : Author: Bradley Hagan, Culture, Theology Applied

0 Comment »

It seems like I have heard a lot of talk lately about how bad television is for you. The attitude often being that if you have the choice to do anything besides watch TV, then by all means do it. However, like any other of God’s gifts, TV can be greatly profitable if used wisely. So, what is wisely? Some would say that a few channels like the History or the Discovery are somewhat beneficial, but even time dedicated to these should be in strict moderation. But what about the Sci-Fi channel? Can anything of value possibly come from there? It can if it starts with the phrase “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…”! (more…)

Category : Author: Bradley Hagan, Culture, Theology Applied

8 Comments »