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Author Brian Franks

Brian Franks serves as co-director and dean of Academic Affairs for Artios Christian College. Brian is a graduate of LifeSpring School of Ministry (predecessor to Artios). He has served as an instructor for Artios and holds a master?s in Education in Online Curriculum and Instruction and a master?s in Divinity. He is married and has four children.
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Categories BA Banner September October 2024

A Savior in a  Manger?

  • By Brian Franks
  • October 4, 2024

by Brian Franks Jesus is the coming King, the Messiah, the Chosen One, the very Son of God. If humans had written the story, surely…

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Categories BA May June 2024

Interpreting the Psalms

  • By Brian Franks
  • June 7, 2024

Modern readers face some challenges interpreting the Psalms, especially those living in Western countries. This is due to differences in cultures and time. The differences…

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Categories BA November December 2023

The Teeter-Totter

  • By Brian Franks
  • December 8, 2023

Have you ever played on a teeter-totter? It was something many playgrounds had when I was a kid. With one person on each end of…

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Categories BA May June 2023

Toward Humility

  • By Brian Franks
  • June 2, 2023

The first time I said the words in front of the church, I thought the world would come crashing down. They were some version of…

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We are all theologians.
Categories God-Thoughts Lead Up

We’re All Theologians, and That Can Be Dangerous

  • By Brian Franks
  • February 10, 2023

Everyone is ultimately a theologian. Theological decisions are constantly made by everyone, and therefore we are all theologians.

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Categories Lead Up Restoration

Do the Leaders in Your Church Need Emotional Support?

  • By Brian Franks
  • December 28, 2022

I envision churches that are a blessing to each other and leaders who feel deeply supported through genuine love and relationship.

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The Result of Hope

  • By Brian Franks
  • December 2, 2022

I love to tell the story; Tis pleasant to repeat What seems each time I tell it, More wonderfully sweet. . . . I love…

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biblical interpretation
Categories God-Thoughts Lead Up

3 Strategies for More Honest Biblical Interpretation

  • By Brian Franks
  • November 18, 2022

Biblical interpretation is a process which requires more patience and work to ensure one is on the right track.

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Categories BA July August 2022

Go Work in the Vineyard Today

  • By Brian Franks
  • August 5, 2022

One of Jesus’ shortest parables has always stuck out to me — even haunted me. Just these few verses make me examine myself to see…

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Categories Culture Lead Up Restoration

Are We a Supportive Community?

  • By Brian Franks
  • June 27, 2022

We were created with community in mind. God designed us to live in a community forever in perfect fellowship.

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What is meant by “Do not quench the Spirit” in 1 Thessalonians 5:19?

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  • By Chip Hinds
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  • April 21, 2025
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John 6:53-55 says we must eat and drink the body and blood of Jesus. Isn’t this transubstantiation of the bread and wine, instead of only a symbolic representation?

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  • February 24, 2025
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