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Kirk E. Miller

@kirkemiller.bsky.social
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Professional theology nerd at @logosbible.bsky.social. MDiv from TEDS. Former pastor and church planter of 15 years. One of the few redheads who managed to get a soul. kirkmillerblog.com (Views here are my own.)

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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
"The victory of sin and death is only temporary. God will defeat the last enemy. While graveyards may remind one of the brevity of life, the resurrection ensures the brevity of death." —David E. Garland
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Is it wrong for victims to be angry at their abusers? kirkmillerblog.com/2026/02/07/i...
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Is It Wrong for Victims to Be Angry at Their Abusers?
In To Heal or Harm: Scripture’s Use as Poison or Medicine for Abuse Survivors, Steven R. Tracy asks the question, “Is it acceptable for abuse victims to be angry?” He observes, “C…
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Easter is less than 60 days away! I outline 40 passages on resurrection for use on Easter. @logosbible.bsky.social Yet 𝗜 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁, as the article provides something of a Biblical theology of resurrection. www.logos.com/grow/min-eas...
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Easter Sermon Ideas: 40 Passages for Proclaiming the Resurrection
Explore diverse Easter sermon ideas from the Old and New Testaments. From “the sign of Jonah” to “dry bones,” find new ways to preach the empty tomb.
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Simply owning a great tool doesn't make you a good exegete. That's why I'm glad @logosbible.bsky.social also offers guidance for careful use of Scripture. Exhibit A: this interview with Kevin Vanzhoozer who offers an in-depth, conscientious handling of hermeneutics. www.logos.com/grow/live-he...
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Your marriage is not ultimately about you.
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Marriage Exists for Christ (Colossians 1:15–20)
The following was a wedding homily, which I’ve adapted here for written and public format. Believe it or not, your wedding day is not about you. Now, of course, in one sense today is abou…
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
"There is no more telling barometer of the intellectual, social, and spiritual condition of a people than the way they read the Bible." —Kevin Vanhoozer I'm really excited to bring you this episode. Check out the full interview and accompanying article. www.logos.com/grow/l...
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
"The resurrection of the Messiah God had done, through Jesus, what they were hoping and expecting that God would do for Israel. The redemption, revival and resurrection of Israel were embodied in the resurrection of Jesus the Messiah." —Christopher Wright
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Recently, we asked our @logosbible.bsky.social community to share their favorite books on Christology, the study of the person and work of Christ. Here are some of the Logos community’s top recommended books. www.logos.com/grow/best-ch...
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The 7 Best Books on Christology, According to Logos Users
Looking for the best Christology books? We crowdsourced seven essential titles, from Athanasius to modern scholars, to help you find your next read.
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Just in time for Christmas, I sit down with Graham Cole to talk about God the Son's becoming human—what exactly it means and why it matters for our salvation. www.logos.com/grow/live-in...
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The Incarnation: Why God Became Human | Graham Cole
Why was the incarnation necessary for salvation? Graham Cole and Kirk E. Miller explore the meaning and significance of the incarnation.
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Except when it’s not. Like a magnifying glass, Christmas time not only spotlights what’s already present but enlarges our perception of it. This includes life’s joys—but also life’s sorrows.
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Christmas Is for the Sorrowful (Matthew 2:16–18)
The pain of Christmas grief is real, and the holiday cheer can amplify it. Discover how Jesus, God-with-us, meets us directly in our deepest sorrow.
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
This Friday is Reformation Day. But what was the Protestant Reformation, and why does It matter? I sat down with Joel Beeke on Logos Live (@logosbible.bsky.social) to discuss. www.logos.com/grow/live-pr...
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What Was the Protestant Reformation—& Why Does It Matter? | Joel Beeke
Discover the importance of the Protestant Reformation with Joel Beeke and Kirk E. Miller. Learn about Protestant convictions and this lasting impact on our faith.
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
The top ten books on preaching as recommended by our @logosbible.bsky.social community (plus five additional honorable mentions from me): www.logos.com/grow/nook-be...
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The 10 Best Books on Preaching, According to Logos Users
Looking for the best books on preaching? Check out these ten favorites, from Bryan Chapell to the timeless work of Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
What is expository preaching? In this episode, I sit down with Dave Helm to discuss. www.logos.com/grow/live-ex... @logosbible.bsky.social
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On Expository Preaching | David Helm
What is expository preaching? David Helm joins Kirk E. Miller to define and make the case for expository preaching as God's design for his church.
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
A friend shared this episode with me, observing how this sort of thing often occurs in contexts of spiritual abuse. /1 bibleproject.com/pod... podcasts.apple.com/u...
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Sermon on the Mount E14: Why Does Jesus Say Not to Swear Oaths?
In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss Jesus’ teaching on swearing oaths, which demonstrates God’s wisdom on the integrity of our words and the danger of even small deceptions.
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
“There’s nothing that a good resurrection can’t fix.” —D.A. Carson
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
"Whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice." —Paul, an apostle of Jesus
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
"When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we entreat." —Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
"Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles." —A proverb of the wise, Holy Scripture
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
"When Jesus was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly." —Peter, an apostle of Jesus
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." —Jesus
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
"See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone." —Paul, and apostle of Jesus
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
"You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord." —God
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
"I have not rejoiced at the ruin of him who hated me, or exulted when evil overtook him. I have not let my mouth sin by asking for his life with a curse)." —Job
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
"Do not say, 'I will repay evil'; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you." —A proverb of Solomon
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
"Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well." —Jesus
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." —Paul, an apostle of Jesus
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
"Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called." —Peter, an apostle of Jesus
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
"Love your enemies, and do good, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil." —Jesus, God's Son
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
"If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink." —A proverb of Solomon
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
"Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” —Stephen, the first Christian martyr
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
"Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you." —Jesus
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” —Jesus
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven." —Jesus
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
“If you meet your enemy’s ox or his donkey going astray, you shall bring it back to him. If you see the donkey of one who hates you lying down under its burden, you shall refrain from leaving him with it; you shall rescue it with him." —The law of Moses
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
"Bless those who persecute you; and do not curse them. Repay no one evil for evil. So far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." —Paul, an apostle of Jesus
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
"For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." —Jesus, the Son of God
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
"Bear with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgive each other. As the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive." —Paul, an apostle of Jesus
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
“You know, life is hard to do.” —My 4yo
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
“No one does more harm in the Church than he who has the title or rank of holiness and acts perversely." 40 of the top quotations from Gregory the Great's The Pastoral Rule.
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40 Quotes from The Pastoral Rule by Gregory the Great
Gregory the Great wrote The Pastoral Rule to provide guidance for “spiritual directors” (clergy) on the responsibilities and tasks of pastoring. It is widely considered one of the best works of pas…
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." —Psalm 147:3
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." —Jesus
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Romans 5.1-11.
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
🧵Following article 29 of The Belgic Confession, a true church is one that rightly declares the “what” and the “who” of the gospel. /1
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
“Revilers will not inherit the kingdom of God.” —The Apostle Paul (1 Cor 6:10)
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Why can't Arminianists and Calvinians just be friends?
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Talking to my kids about the new creation and resurrected bodies: 7yo: “Will grown-ups will have energy then?”
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps in the sea And rides upon the storm. /1
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
PSA: Calvinism is not the same thing as fatalism.
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
The promise, “that you may live long in the land that I’m giving you,” in the fifth commandment, “honor your father and mother” (Ex 20:12), is specifically about Israel dwelling in the promised land, not a promise of old age. (Also, this meme is overused.)
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Kirk E. Miller @kirkemiller.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Youth groups in the early 00’s were wild. Sometimes I look back, and I think some of those activities are misdemeanors if not felonies.
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