Rebecca Craig
Rebecca Craig is a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Rebecca earned her master of divinity degree from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. While attending Luther, Rebecca was a writer for "Global Vision," a quarterly newsletter that was published by the Global Mission Institute. Prior to her ministry career, Rebecca worked as a graphic designer and marketing manager in Pasadena, CA. This followed on the heels of several years working in story development for Disney Feature Animation in Burbank, CA after graduating from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, in 1995 with a bachelor of journalism.
When Rebecca isn't engaged with her ministry duties, she can be found melding her spiritual life with her artistic life as she enjoys painting Biblical/Spiritual motifs with acrylics and oils. At home, Rebecca plays with her two cats Tiqvah (Tiki for short - "Tiqvah" means "hope" in Hebrew) and Simkah (Hebrew for "joy"). Theology is her passion and she is constantly researching and reading up on the latest theological journals and commentaries - as well as the bible.
Latest Articles
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The Purpose of Prophecy
People usually view "prophecy" as "fortune telling." However Biblical prophecy as a whole is not fortune telling but rather, it is a call for change.
Jun 30, 2009
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How "All Israel" Will Be Saved
Many current theologies interpret Romans 9-11 as promoting the idea that God has "two tracks" of salvation - one Christian, one Jewish. But is this what Paul meant?
Jun 30, 2009
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The Church's Missing Demographic
According to a 2008 Census Bureau report, 46% of America's population is single. So why don't churches reflect this demographic?
Jun 18, 2009
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The Lutheran Altar Call
For many Lutherans, the idea of an "altar call" is a foreign and uncomfortable concept. What most don't recognize is Lutherans already perform an altar call each week!
Jun 18, 2009
- Rebecca Craig
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Lutheran Sacraments
The Lutheran Church practices two "sacraments," baptism and communion. But what is a sacrament? What is their importance? And why only these two?
Jun 2, 2009
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Understanding the Trinity
The concept of the trinity is one of orthodox Christianity's most confusing and misunderstood doctrines, yet is its most central teaching.
Mar 18, 2009
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What it Means to be "Born Again"
For many, the "born again" experience is a specific moment in time. For others, however, it's an ongoing way of life rather than a singular event.
Mar 17, 2009
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The Temple of Revelation
Does the temple in Jerusalem need to be rebuilt in order to usher in the end times? A closer look at John's use of temple imagery suggests this isn't the case.
Mar 9, 2009
- Rebecca Craig
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Why Women Go into Ministry
Despite being told they are defying scripture, usurping the will of God, and are abominations, many women still become pastors. So what is it that drives them?
Feb 14, 2009
- Rebecca Craig
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Interpreting Scripture
Lutherans believe that the Bible is the inspired, authoritative Word of God. But what exactly does this mean, and how does that affect Lutheran Biblical interpretation?
Jan 15, 2009
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