Author Archives: the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Just what are “the Gates of Hell”?

Posted on August 4, 2025 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

   In the Bible, in the Gospel according to St Matthew (16:18), Jesus says: “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” This verse is used frequently for a variety of reasons.  One … Continue reading →

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Just What is “The Sword of the Spirit”?

Posted on August 1, 2025 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

When the Apostle Paul tells Christians to “put on the whole Armor of God,” there is only one “offensive” weapon — The Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. People like that clean end of thought period … Continue reading →

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Just What is “All Scripture”?

Posted on December 5, 2024 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” ~ 2 Timothy 3:16–17   ESV From my … Continue reading →

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Who is First in Your Life?

Posted on November 29, 2024 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Jesus said, “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:35). I have heard people argue that Jesus’ observation is speaking of Christians’ love for other Christians. In contrast, the revered … Continue reading →

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Is Liberation Theology Redeemable?

Posted on November 27, 2024 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

I recently listened to a lecture by Professor Tyler Roberts, PhD (Harvard), professor of religious studies at Grinnell College.  The lecture was on Liberation Theology (AKA Theologies of Liberation) and was recorded in 2009 (so there may be more recent … Continue reading →

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The Teacher Who Is what the Teacher Teaches

Posted on November 22, 2024 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

In the Gospel according to Saint John, Pontius Pilate asks Jesus, “What is truth?” (John 18:38). The philosopher and theologian Søren Kierkegaard asked, “Can we learn the truth?” Kierkegaard was reflecting on a teaching by Socrates, as relayed by Plato, … Continue reading →

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Find Hope and Justice in Humiliation and Injustice

Posted on August 25, 2024 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

In the book written by Luke named “Acts” (AKA The Acts of the Apostles) in the Bible, there are a couple of separate stories in chapter 8.  The first is about Simon the Magician trying to buy the Apostles’ blessing … Continue reading →

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People still ask: “What is it?”

Posted on July 25, 2024 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The Bread of Heaven: People still ask: “What is it?” – Then Argue About It Looking at what the Bible tells us about the Eucharist

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Easter – A Lesson on Friendship

Posted on April 1, 2024 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Now when he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons.  She went and told those who had been with him, as they mourned and … Continue reading →

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Is Mary the New Eve?

Posted on June 7, 2023 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

I recently read an article written by a Protestant theologian explaining the salvific role of Eve.  As I read it, the thing that stood out to me was the author’s dismissal of Eve being the foreshadowing of Mary – just … Continue reading →

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