Derek Griz
@derekgriz.com
Sinner salvaged by Jesus. By the grace of God now a christian, familyman, pastor, phd. Trying to be helpful. Trying to be better.
bible, tech, sports, pastoraltheology
immanuelknox.org, hobotheology.com
bible, tech, sports, pastoraltheology
immanuelknox.org, hobotheology.com
What does Christmas - all of it: the songs, the movies, the traditions, the theology - say about us? A few thoughts...
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What Christmas Says
I threw myself my own little, personal Christmas party the other day. The family was around the house, but each person was settled into some activity of their own. So I retreated to the quiet of th…
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December 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
What does Christmas - all of it: the songs, the movies, the traditions, the theology - say about us? A few thoughts...
hobotheology.com/what-christm...
hobotheology.com/what-christm...
I was studying John 4:1-26.
As usual, at some point in the process, I consulted a few commentaries.
I was surprised to find two significant disagreements on two mundane details of the text.
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As usual, at some point in the process, I consulted a few commentaries.
I was surprised to find two significant disagreements on two mundane details of the text.
hobotheology.com/beware-extra...
Beware Extrabiblical Whizbang
I was studying John 4:1-26. As usual, at some point in the process, I consulted a few commentaries. I was surprised to find two significant disagreements on two mundane details of the text. Disagre…
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October 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I was studying John 4:1-26.
As usual, at some point in the process, I consulted a few commentaries.
I was surprised to find two significant disagreements on two mundane details of the text.
hobotheology.com/beware-extra...
As usual, at some point in the process, I consulted a few commentaries.
I was surprised to find two significant disagreements on two mundane details of the text.
hobotheology.com/beware-extra...
To a chapel full of seminarians, Haddon Robinson stood up to preach a sermon from Romans 4:5...
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Preach It, Preach It, Preach It
To a chapel full of seminarians, Haddon Robinson stood up to preach a sermon from Romans 4:5, “And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is cou…
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October 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
To a chapel full of seminarians, Haddon Robinson stood up to preach a sermon from Romans 4:5...
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Reposted by Derek Griz
Why Evaluate a Profession of Faith
Churches sometimes ask people to share their testimony (or, story of conversion/confirmation, profession of faith) and their understanding of the Gospel. Answering these questions may be a condition for joining the church or a particular team at the church. Why…
Churches sometimes ask people to share their testimony (or, story of conversion/confirmation, profession of faith) and their understanding of the Gospel. Answering these questions may be a condition for joining the church or a particular team at the church. Why…
Why Evaluate a Profession of Faith
Churches sometimes ask people to share their testimony (or, story of conversion/confirmation, profession of faith) and their understanding of the Gospel. Answering these questions may be a condition for joining the church or a particular team at the church. Why do churches do that? A few thoughts... To protect the church from wolves. The church is commanded to evaluate the beliefs of those who claim to be Christians.
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February 28, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Why Evaluate a Profession of Faith
Churches sometimes ask people to share their testimony (or, story of conversion/confirmation, profession of faith) and their understanding of the Gospel. Answering these questions may be a condition for joining the church or a particular team at the church. Why…
Churches sometimes ask people to share their testimony (or, story of conversion/confirmation, profession of faith) and their understanding of the Gospel. Answering these questions may be a condition for joining the church or a particular team at the church. Why…
Reposted by Derek Griz
Read the New Testament in 2025
Dear Reader, I invite you to join me for a journey through the New Testament in 2025. We’ll be using the plan below, which is based off the 5x5x5 Navigators plan. If you’ve never read the New Testament through or are new to the Bible in general, this plan is an easy…
Dear Reader, I invite you to join me for a journey through the New Testament in 2025. We’ll be using the plan below, which is based off the 5x5x5 Navigators plan. If you’ve never read the New Testament through or are new to the Bible in general, this plan is an easy…
Read the New Testament in 2025
Dear Reader, I invite you to join me for a journey through the New Testament in 2025. We’ll be using the plan below, which is based off the 5x5x5 Navigators plan. If you’ve never read the New Testament through or are new to the Bible in general, this plan is an easy way to jump into the story. A few things I like about this plan:
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December 26, 2024 at 7:13 PM
Read the New Testament in 2025
Dear Reader, I invite you to join me for a journey through the New Testament in 2025. We’ll be using the plan below, which is based off the 5x5x5 Navigators plan. If you’ve never read the New Testament through or are new to the Bible in general, this plan is an easy…
Dear Reader, I invite you to join me for a journey through the New Testament in 2025. We’ll be using the plan below, which is based off the 5x5x5 Navigators plan. If you’ve never read the New Testament through or are new to the Bible in general, this plan is an easy…
Fascinating and instructive: “An essential difference between the American and French revolutions was that the American version allowed a search for many truths, while French zealots tried to impose a single sacred truth that allowed no deviation” (Chernow, 2010, p. 714).
December 18, 2024 at 1:41 AM
Fascinating and instructive: “An essential difference between the American and French revolutions was that the American version allowed a search for many truths, while French zealots tried to impose a single sacred truth that allowed no deviation” (Chernow, 2010, p. 714).
Washington on his #leadership style: “Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness” (via, Chernow, p. 604).
December 13, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Washington on his #leadership style: “Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness” (via, Chernow, p. 604).
Theory… The allure and charm of early social media came in part from the problem it solved: We could not text multimedia to large groups. So real people (not super posters) used the services authentically. Now, many of those people post within group chats, so the glory days of SM will not return.
December 9, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Theory… The allure and charm of early social media came in part from the problem it solved: We could not text multimedia to large groups. So real people (not super posters) used the services authentically. Now, many of those people post within group chats, so the glory days of SM will not return.
A quote I return to yearly, about the importance of living in the present moment...
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Living in the Now
The letter below comes from John Wood, my pastor growing up. A friend shared it with me (original post), and I have reread it many times. May its wisdom bless you. My dear children and grandchildre…
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December 7, 2024 at 3:39 PM
A quote I return to yearly, about the importance of living in the present moment...
hobotheology.com/now/
hobotheology.com/now/
I love this lesson from Jesus so much:
“Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector...”
“Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector...”
December 6, 2024 at 11:14 PM
I love this lesson from Jesus so much:
“Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector...”
“Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector...”
The paradox of Bluesky’s growth potential is that its appeal is its smallness.
December 6, 2024 at 7:12 PM
The paradox of Bluesky’s growth potential is that its appeal is its smallness.
Why does the Bible say so little about heaven?
Actually, it says a lot when it says heaven will eventually be on a new earth (Rev 21)…
Actually, it says a lot when it says heaven will eventually be on a new earth (Rev 21)…
December 6, 2024 at 2:59 AM
Why does the Bible say so little about heaven?
Actually, it says a lot when it says heaven will eventually be on a new earth (Rev 21)…
Actually, it says a lot when it says heaven will eventually be on a new earth (Rev 21)…
Bavinck's observations from 1892 in "My Journey to America" (via Eglinton's *Bavinck*) are fascinating...
December 3, 2024 at 2:27 PM
Bavinck's observations from 1892 in "My Journey to America" (via Eglinton's *Bavinck*) are fascinating...
Do not doubt the power of your presence and small ministry in someone’s life. God joyfully ordains to use such low-key investments.
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His Youth Pastor
Tom Schreiner is a notable New Testament scholar. He was educated at Western Oregon University (B.S.), Western Conservative Baptist Seminary (M.Div., Th.M.), and Fuller Theological Seminary (Ph.D.)…
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November 29, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Do not doubt the power of your presence and small ministry in someone’s life. God joyfully ordains to use such low-key investments.
hobotheology.com/his-youth-pa...
hobotheology.com/his-youth-pa...
“Praise the name of God forever and ever, for he has all wisdom and power. He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars.” (Daniel 2:20-21, NLT)
November 27, 2024 at 10:16 PM
“Praise the name of God forever and ever, for he has all wisdom and power. He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars.” (Daniel 2:20-21, NLT)