Monthly Archives: August 2017

We have resolved to look at the Bible, starting with the Old Testament, to see whether it provides evidence that the creator of our ordered and moral universe has communicated with human beings.  Some may be skeptical that writers of … Continue reading →

Some people read a New Testament passage like Mark 15:33, which says that “darkness came over the whole land” for three hours during the crucifixion of Jesus, and wonder if maybe it describes a solar eclipse.  The answer is no, … Continue reading →

Congratulations to all who survived the solar eclipse with eyesight intact!  It is interesting that a conjunction of heavenly bodies has produced such busy news comment and mass travel.  To be sure, it is rare to have a solar eclipse … Continue reading →

         Previous installments of this series have summarized some principles of “natural theology,” which considers what can be known about the universe and God simply by looking around with attention.  The universe is governed by physical laws, and it … Continue reading →

August 12, 2017 – Saturday Evening God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty.1 When the children of Israel cried unto the Lord, the Lord raised them up a deliverer, Ehud, … … Continue reading →

It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.1 Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.2 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.3 We … Continue reading →

As you can see elsewhere on this website, St. Barnabas is a member of the Anglican Church in North America.  The ACNA has its roots in the Church of England (“Anglican” refers to England).  The Church of England was formed … Continue reading →