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New Years: An Important Day in the Wesleyan Movement
It took John Wesley some hardship to get to revival. He tried pastoring in Georgia for a short time before returning to England beat and broken. But then, while attending a service where a message that Martin Luther had written was being read aloud, Wesley remarked that, About a quarter before nine, while he was…
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Why Does Jesus Sound Like a Trumpet?
When Jesus first speaks to John in Revelation, he sounds like a trumpet. Why is that? We find the answer in a mix of Bible references and cultural and theological messaging. Join the conversation on our Discord: http://www.jxncloud.com/discord
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When God Seems Late or Absent
Jesus seemed to show up late. When the Israelites were conquered and taken out of their land, Jeremiah prophesied that their exile would last 70 years. Various Bible writers tried to account for these 70 years in different ways, but Daniel’s revelation was the most surprising—for when he asked God what was taking so long,…
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What is “The Lord’s Day?”
In Revelation 1:10 John mentions he was, “In the Spirit on the Lord’s Day.” What would John have considered “The Lord’s Day” and why does that matter enough for him to mention? The answer is more impactful than you might think. Join the conversation on our Discord: http://www.jxncloud.com/discord
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How Exactly Was John “In the Spirit?”
In Revelation 1:10, John says he was, “In the Spirit.” What exactly does that mean? We look for possible answers by addressing the other crazy experiences Bible prophets had throughout the Bible.
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Prince of Peace
When we think of the nations, peace is not typically the first thing that comes to our mind. Instead, we often think of wars fought and the things that make us different. But the Prince of Peace has come to change that.
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God, Romantic Language and Sex
I’ll own it: I’m that worship leader that has made more than a few people uncomfortable with my song choices. In my early years as a pastor I had someone approach me to voice their concerns with the romantic words that my songs sometimes used. In one case, a man took issue with the lyric,…
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A Church Out of Touch with Pain
“Can we sing this in church?” came the question I expected to get after sending out a Sunday playlist to the band. The lyrics were, after all, a bit different than the average worship song. The chorus was simple: Jesus, when you gonna wake up?When you gonna wake up? And calm this raging sea?Jesus, when…
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John Looks Out from Patmos
John tells his audience that he’s writing them from the Island of Patmos. While he doesn’t quite explain why he’s there, several theories have been put forth—the most popular ones being addressed in this video. There’s also an interesting fact about Patmos’ location that might have affected what John had to say. Join the conversation…
Jamin Bradley 