It has been a long time since I have been engaged in any form of recreational writing. This blog is a second attempt at placing my thoughts on the internet for others to engage. I suppose I should start by introducing myself. As you can clearly see to the right, my name is Jesse Stone. I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Biblical and Theological studies at Lee University in Cleveland, TN, where I also received my Bachelor of Arts in the same discipline this past May. My wife, Samantha, and I got married on January 1, 2011 (easy date to remember, I know), and we have loved every moment of it since then. After I complete my Master's (Lord willing), I will continue to pursue higher education at the Master's and Doctoral level in New Testament Studies, after which I would like to teach at a University or Divinity School.
This blog is meant to serve multiple purposes. First, and most obviously, it is a place for me to simply share my thoughts on scripture, theology, the church, and other things with others that I would not normally have a chance to share them with. Second, I do not want to be the only person who forwards the ideas here. My desire is to have a spectrum of opinions represented on all issues. For this reason, comments, questions, complaints, and suggestions are strongly encouraged. Finally, my ultimate desire is to begin to bridge the gap, which has been tolerated for far too long, that exists between biblical studies and systematic theology in a way that is both relevant to our contemporary situations and is (above all) God glorifying.
May almighty God grant us the grace we need to mine the deep riches of his word, so that we might be sanctified by the truth contained therein and be conformed to the image of his perfect Son, our lord and savior, Jesus Christ.
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