apologetics… The Suffering Servant: A 3 Part Bible Study 4 Jan 2022 The Suffering Servant The idea of the Suffering Servant is one of the greatest concepts in the Bible. It iswhat John MacArthur refers to as “vicarious substitutionary atonement.”[1] The suffering…
Bible Study… Wisdom Principles of the Pentateuch 31 Dec 2021 The Pentateuch (aka: Torah) tells a personal story of God setting up and leading His theocracy before their entrance into the promised land. What we can ascertain about studying these…
Bible Study… Did Joshua Fulfill God’s Plan? 29 Dec 2021 Introduction The question at hand is whether Joshua fulfilled God’s plan for his life. Scholars tend to differ on this topic stating his failure to rid the promised land of…
apologetics… Watch “Before You Test PROPHECY Today, You Must First Define What You Mean By “PROPHECY”” on YouTube 24 Dec 2021January 23, 2022 https://youtu.be/U2HBDvyFbqs prophecy: The disclosing of the will and purposes of God through inspired or Spirit-filled human beings. The OT emphasizes the importance of prophecy as a means of knowing God.…
Bible Study… Jeremiah 20:7-18; An Exegesis 10 Sep 2021January 26, 2022 Introduction The book of Jeremiah is the longest book of the Bible. To many, it is also one of the saddest and more arduous books of the Old Testament. It…
Bible Study… “In Our Eyes”: Insights in the Book of Ruth & Judges 8 Sep 2021January 20, 2022 Introduction What happened in the books of Judges (and Ruth) when everyone did what was right in their own eyes? These two Old Testament books show the type of chaos…
apologetics… Biblical Canon: A Short History & Proof of Divinity 2 Sep 2021January 20, 2022 The Bible Canon The story of the Biblical Canon is the story of love, faith, and perseverance. No greater story has been told in the history of human literature. For…
Bible Study… Romans and Philippians in Spiritual Formation 31 Aug 2021January 20, 2022 Spiritual formation is integral to the life of a Christian. Its applications need to be rooted in biblical theology. Two important scriptures that set up spiritual formation can be found…
Bible Study… Psalm 1:1-6: An Exegesis 26 Aug 2021January 20, 2022 Introduction The book of the Psalms is one of the most treasured books in all the canonized scriptures. It is used in many worship services in both Jewish synagogues and…
Bible Study… Philippians: A Panorama Report 22 Aug 2021January 20, 2022 The book of Philippians was written by the apostle Paul, from prison to the early Christian church in Philippi. Finding a central theme for this epistle has been difficult; "Since…
Bible Study… Israel’s First Monarch 20 Aug 2021August 28, 2021 Samuel’s Anger and Israel’s First Monarch Why was Samuel angry that the people asked for a king? In addition, why was Israel’s first king such a failure if God’s will…
apologetics… Watch “Can You Make The Case For A LOCAL FLOOD From Scripture Alone?” on YouTube 26 Jun 2021August 28, 2021 https://youtu.be/tIWTb3RED44 This is an interesting viewpoint on the global flood controversy within theological circles. It is a small, but interesting, debate on whether their was a global flood or a…
Bible Study… Who Is Melchizedek? 21 Jun 2021August 28, 2021 Definitions Matter: “Melchizedek: Mysterious biblical personality whose name means “king of righteousness.” The historical record about this priest-king is contained in Genesis 14:18–20; Psalm 110:4; and Hebrews 5:10; 6:20; 7:1–17.”[1]…
apologetics… Book Review: The Gospel in the Marketplace of Ideas 6 Jun 2021August 28, 2021 This article is a short review of the book by Paul Copan and Kenneth D. Litwak called The Gospel in the Marketplace of Ideas: Paul's Mars Hill Experience for Our…
Bible Study… Imago Dei 3 Jun 2021August 28, 2021 “Image of God A phrase found several times in the book of Genesis (Gen 1:7–27; 5:1–3; 9:6). Distinguishes humankind from the animal and plant kingdoms. Elevates humankind above all terrestrial…
apologetics… God & Righteousness: Theodicy Part III 28 May 2021August 28, 2021 Evil and the God to be Worshipped Introduction The material world that humanity resides within is full of immense catastrophe, desolation, and toxicity. It is truly a world full…
apologetics… God & Righteousness: Theodicy – Part II 21 May 2021August 28, 2021 Biblical & Practical Theodicy Introduction The problem of evil and suffering in light of the righteousness of God is more than a philosophical or theological problem, especially to the Christian,…
apologetics… God & righteousness: Theodicy-Part I 20 May 2021August 28, 2021 A Personal and Practical Theodicy Introduction The question of evil, suffering, and God’s virtue in the world is perplexing and tough to briefly answer. Most responses to this problem of…
Bible Study… What is the divine council? 16 May 2021May 20, 2021 https://youtu.be/FvjXcnb0fPU The video is rather long and a bit old but if you truly care about theology, and more importantly understanding the Bible narrative, then it would behoove you to…
apologetics… Faith & Reason 15 Mar 2021April 27, 2021 Introduction For over a century the global community has been arduously attempting to either combat science and faith or find harmony between the two. This same argument can be said…
apologetics… Book Review: misreading scripture from western eyes 13 Mar 2021April 27, 2021 Biblical interpretation has a long and storied past. From ancient Judaism to modern-day Christianity, faithful believers of God have made honest and brave attempts to read, research, and understand the…
Bible Study… Watch “The Lord’s Prayer in JESUS language-Aramaic” on YouTube 21 Feb 2021April 27, 2021 We recommend that you watch this video a couple times. We do not know who this person is but it is beautiful. It shows how glorious and wonderful the word…
apologetics… Reason: A Vehicle for God-Centered Worship 12 Feb 2021April 27, 2021 Correct worship is the calling card of all who call upon the name of the Lord and present themselves as a living sacrifice in the discipleship of Jesus Christ. This…
Bible Study… Small group metaphors: A suggestive approach to bible study 17 Nov 2020April 27, 2021 Theologian Gareth Weldon Icenogle describes four metaphoric associations given to the new covenant community or small group: the body of Christ, the new family of God, a Royal Priesthood, and…