Posts by Brent Niedergall
Author Interview: J.B. Shepherd, Author of Anger of the King
This is a short interview with author J. B. Shepherd about his recent allegorical novel for young adults, Anger of the King. You can read my review here. Why don’t we start by you giving a brief bit of biographical information on yourself? J.B.S. God reached out in mercy and saved me when I was…
Read MoreBook Review: Anger of the King
It’s unusual to feature a novel on this blog, and showcasing one written for young adults makes this even more out of the ordinary. However, many of us have teens and preteens in our families and certainly our church families. Many of these young people read fiction. In that light, Anger of the King is…
Read MoreHolding to Dispensational Premillennialism: A Response to Schreiner’s Reasons for Amillennialism
Introduction Christians disagree over what Scripture teaches on the millennium. Those that hold to amillennialism don’t think Scripture teaches a future earthly reign of Christ on earth before the last judgment. Instead, they believe “God’s kingdom is now present in the world as the victorious Christ rules his church through Word and Spirit.” ((Evang. Dict.…
Read MoreNontrivial Pursuits – Pursuing a Substitute for God
Substitutes are a part of life. Whether you have a substitute teacher, a sub in a sporting event or you substitute applesauce for vegetable oil in your baking. Often, we need substitutes. However, no one should ever make a substitution for God. King Ahaziah of ancient Israel provides us with a vivid illustration of this…
Read MoreFollowing Jesus, No Reservations
Football season is in full swing. Players and fans of all ages are counting on exciting plays and victories. I am not much of a football fan, but I am a fan of both history and good stories. When these coalesce against the backdrop of football, I can be a fan. Take, for example, the…
Read MoreWhy You Should Read a Book about Greek Texts
An Introduction to the Greek New Testament Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridge. Wheaton, IL: Crossway , 2019. Reviewed by Brent Niedergall Solomon said, “And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.” (Eccl. 12.12) In our world of almost…
Read MoreIt’s Septuagint Day! Should I Care?
Happy International Septuagint Day! If you’re scratching your head over what the Septuagint is, for the sake of simplicity, it’s the Koiné Greek translation of the Old Testament. It’s the Hebrew Old Testament translated into the Greek of the New Testament. International Septuagint Day is designated to raise awareness of this resource’s value. There’s a…
Read MoreO Little Town of Bethlehem
A visit to Bethlehem by famed Boston preacher Phillips Brooks inspired him to write a carol for a Christmas Sunday school service. Would you believe it was exactly one hundred and fifty years ago on the nose that folks in 1868 sang his carol, “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” for the very first time? This…
Read MoreBring it Back!
Is there something you wish you could bring back from past? Everybody has something they miss. Whether you find yourself reminiscing of dear people from days gone by or treasured memories when your children were small like family vacations, ball games, and Christmas morning. Or what about stuff they just don’t make anymore? I miss…
Read MoreHow to Handle Hurricanes, Internal and External
Hugo, Fran, Floyd, Andrew, Katrina (to name just a few) and now Florence. But how about Charley? It was exactly fourteen years, one month, and a day ago, that Hurricane Charley steamrolled its way across the midsection of Florida. The Tampa Bay times captured an evocative photo in the aftermath of the storm. Debris and…
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