Daniel Rogers’ Blog
Why did the Eunuch go on his way rejoicing? Because the time had finally come when even eunuchs would be given a name “better than that of sons and daughters” (Isaiah 56:3-5). In others words, while they weren’t able to produce children under the Old Covenant, they would be able... Read more
Quick crash course on Revelation 1. When was Revelation written?2. When would Revelation be fulfilled?3. Was it fulfilled when John said it would be? 1. When was Revelation written? There are three major positions held among churches of Christ: before AD 70, in the mid 70s, and near the end... Read more
When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away; and the eunuch no longer saw him, but went on his way rejoicing. Acts 8:39 When reading the Bible, the most “obvious” conclusion is not necessarily the correct one. For one, what is obvious... Read more
On April 9th, I received the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19. After listening to the advice of our pharmacist and leading experts on immunology, Laura and I decided to get the vaccine. I have never been a fan of shots. The only shot I have ever voluntary received was the flu... Read more
The church of Corinth had many problems. It had almost all the problems that churches have had through the ages, except the chief problem of our churches today: it was never dull. Stendahl, Krister. Paul among Jews and Gentiles and Other Essays. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 1976. Print. (p. 112)... Read more
1 and 2 John go together well. 1 John serves as an extended discussion of what is only briefly discussed in 2 John. 1 John was written to the early church to warn them about a group of people who rejected Jesus as the Messiah and did not believe in... Read more
What is Preterism? Preterism is the belief that all prophecy has been fulfilled. Those who hold to that view believe that the prophecies in the New Testament concerning the Day of the Lord and the Coming of Jesus were fulfilled in the fall of the temple in A.D. 70. This... Read more
Whenever one reads the Bible or theology, what I would call the “who-is-who” question always arises. Who speaks to whom and for whom? The mighty message of God was often heard in a wrong way because one listened in on the wrong message. There are many examples of this. Jesus... Read more
Repentance is closely associated with love. Love is the fulfillment of any requirement God has for us. If one is loving their neighbor as themselves, then they “fulfill the law.” Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. For... Read more
As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Matthew 3:11 Recently, I’ve been doing Bible classes through the... Read more