Month: April 2020
The Devil’s Armor
Keep my decrees and laws, for the person who obeys them will live by them. I am the Lord. (Lev. 18.5 NIV) Paul, as a Pharisee, recognized the promise of eternal life in Lev. 18.5. Before he was a Christian, Paul, in his conception of this verse, would probably sacrifice as needed to keep his slate clean in anticipation of the resurrection. Thus Heb. 2.15 … Continue reading The Devil’s Armor
Exact Biblical Fulfillment
At least on a metaphorical level. After the Fall in Eden, the man, woman, and the serpent all stand judged at God’s tribunal. At this judgment scene the curse upon the serpent features two prophecies: 1. The Seed of the woman would crush the serpent’s head (This is future since Heb. 9.28 says a second appearance for salvation). 2. The serpent would pierce the heal … Continue reading Exact Biblical Fulfillment