The Bristow Beacon: A Blog of the Bristow Institute of Theology

Jennifer Ilchishin Jennifer Ilchishin

The Coming of the Son of Man in Mark (Part 2)

Having discussed the questions that Jesus’ disciples ask him about the destruction of the Temple and the signs to look for, we now turn to the claim that this passage is about the Messiah's second coming.

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Jennifer Ilchishin Jennifer Ilchishin

The Coming of the Son of Man in Mark (Part 1)

The American Church is enamored with eschatology; it has seeped into our psyche. We take a look at Mark 13 and attempt to unravel some confusion regarding the Olivet Discourse.

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Bristow Institute Staff Bristow Institute Staff

Hermeneutics: A Foundation

Hermeneutics is the art and science of biblical interpretation. Dane C. Ortlund, writing for Crossway, says, “think optometry … hermeneutics is the pair of glasses … [it’s] not what you look at but what you look with.”

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Jennifer Ilchishin Jennifer Ilchishin

Women as Philanthropists

The philanthropic ministry has been a consistent pathway for women's Christian service throughout the centuries. It is an ancient craft.

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Steven Ilchishin Steven Ilchishin

What is a Worldview?

All humans have access to the same evidence, but their respective worldviews will determine how to interpret this evidence and the conclusion they will draw.

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