Tag Archives: Mark

Reading the Gospels both Critically and Evangelically

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Darrell Pursiful

Michael Bird: I have to say that there are two approaches to the Gospels which I ardently despise. First, some über-secularists want to read the Bible as nothing more than a deposit of silly ancient magic, mischievous myths, whacky rituals, … Continue reading →

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Transfiguration Sunday Sermon: “Managing Mystery (to within an Inch of Its Life)”

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Darrell Pursiful

2 Kings 2:1-12; Mark 9:2-9 I think the closest I’ve ever been to a “mountaintop experience” was on a riverboat. I had just arrived in Louisville, Kentucky to start attending seminary. Crescent Hill Baptist Church always rented the Belle of … Continue reading →

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Do People Become Angels When They Die?

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

As I sat around the table with the grieving family you could almost tangibly feel the sense of grief and despair. Their teenage daughter (sister, cousin) had been brutally murdered by her boyfriend. Our church was the closest thing any … Continue reading →

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Mr. Potatohead Explains Markan Priority

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

Must be seen to be believed (H/T: Mark Goodacre) Next week: Gumby tackles the Documentary Hypothesis. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend

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