“Christianity” can be defined as: The collection of organizational groups that names Christ and His work as their official belief. However, not all who confess Christ actually know Him. Further, this is not the definition of the Church, which is more technically defined as His Body comprised of those whom the Father has drawn to Christ. That The Kingdom is composed of a mixture is … Continue reading Evil in Christianity: Mysteries of the Kingdom – Mt. 13. 1-33

of Asaph God is renowned in Judah; in Israel his name is great. His tent is in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion. There he broke the flashing arrows, the shields and the swords, the weapons of war.  You are radiant with light, more majestic than mountains rich with game. The valiant lie plundered, they sleep their last sleep; not one of the warriors can … Continue reading Psalm 76

A Psalm of Asaph Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong.  They are free from common human burdens; they are not … Continue reading Psalm 73

“The remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, which do not wait for anyone or depend on man. 8The remnant of Jacob will be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples, like a lion among the beasts of… Ruminations on Micah 5:7-9 | Tom Nettles — Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary … Continue reading Ruminations on Micah 5:7-9 | Tom Nettles — Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary

A study of language denoting correspondence in ancient usage shows that descriptions of heaven as a sanctuary in Hebrews point towards a pre-existent spatial reality, now made accessible by Jesus. ‘The True Tabernacle’ of Hebrews 8:2: Future Dwelling with People or Heavenly Dwelling Place? — Tyndale Bulletin Continue reading ‘The True Tabernacle’ of Hebrews 8:2: Future Dwelling with People or Heavenly Dwelling Place? — Tyndale Bulletin

Of David. In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause. Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and … Continue reading Psalm 25 (NIV)

(All scripture quotations NET Bible unless otherwise noted.) Previously, I linked to The Daniel 9.24-27 Project, which effectively argued for the date of the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem and the start of Daniel’s 70 weeks of years at 457 BCE: https://biblearchaeology.org/abr-projects-main/the-daniel-9-24-27-project-2/4589-the-going-forth-of-artaxerxes-decree-part1 The school from which I got my theological training held to the 445 BCE date for the start of reckoning of the prophecy, and … Continue reading The Seventieth Week of Daniel Explained-Dan. 9.24-27, Mt. 24.15

Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power? They see their children established around them, their offspring before their eyes. Their homes are safe and free from fear; the rod of God is not on them. Their bulls never fail to breed; their cows calve and do not miscarry. They send forth their children as a flock; their little ones dance … Continue reading Delayed Judgment

The human mind is more deceitful than anything else. It is incurably bad. Who can understand it? (Jeremiah 17.9 NET) Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things. (Philippians 4.8 NET) No one should believe lies, let alone Christians. … Continue reading Quit Believing the Devil’s Lies

The Going Forth of Artaxerxes’ Decree Part 1 – Associates for Biblical Research The Going Forth of Artaxerxes’ Decree Part 1 – Associates for Biblical Research Continue reading The Seventy Weeks of Daniel-Dan. 9.25

Nowhere in the bible, that I have noticed, exists the phrase: “From before the creation of the world.” Instead, the Greek text says: “From before the foundation of the world.” So why do I, and other versions, translate this phrase: “From before the creation of the world?” Sometimes the bible can, or should be translated, from logical inference. Word literalism may mislead if only the … Continue reading “From Before the Creation of the World”-Revised Post

Kant and the Spirit of Revolution – by Craig A. Carter Kant and the Spirit of Revolution – by Craig A. Carter Continue reading Kant and the Spirit of Revolution – by Craig A. Carter

The ministry of the prophet Jeremiah was very difficult because of the opposition he faced from the people and the leaders of the nation because of the message he proclaimed. Jeremiah was called to urge Israel to turn back to God.  Israel was urged by the prophet to obey the demands of the covenant established on Mt. […] Jeremiah and Pashhur — Dr. Claude Mariottini – Professor of … Continue reading Jeremiah and Pashhur — Dr. Claude Mariottini – Professor of Old Testament

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Proverbs 22:6 has been interpreted in some circles as a promise to parents that if they do their jobs right, their child will never abandon the faith. However, this in turn has resulted in many parents feeling as if God has broken His promise to them when their child turns from the faith. Train up… Train up a Child in the Way He Should Go? A … Continue reading Train up a Child in the Way He Should Go? A Promise? — PeterGoeman.com

One danger of being familiar with history is just that. It becomes familiar to us. Or so we think. Our familiarity with the facts, the cause-effect relationships, and the narrative may keep us from actually seeing what happened, or why what took place matters for us. The narrative of the Protestant Reformation serves as a… “The Word Did It All”: The Necessity of Preaching According to … Continue reading “The Word Did It All”: The Necessity of Preaching According to the Protestant Reformers — Southern Equip

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Paul, the “Chosen Vessel” There is a better way to follow Jesus than looking at Jesus’ life and discerning what He would have done in our circumstance. The Spirit of Jesus indwells and empowers us Whom He has sent to be with us forever (Jn. 14.16-17). We don’t have to analyze what Jesus would have done since He lives within us, teaching the way to … Continue reading WWPD-What Would Paul Do? Push Back to WWJD

Primary Argument While I cover several issues unique to my understanding of Matthew’s and Luke’s accounts, my central contention is that Luke gives Mary’s lineage which is Jesus’ human ancestry. He had to be human and linked to several promises for Him to die as a substitute for our sins. Animal sacrifices in the Mosaic Scheme only symbolized Him who was to come and could … Continue reading Matthew’s and Luke’s Genealogy of Jesus Compared

To all the Orthodox believers: a Merry Christmas. Continue reading Merry Orthodox Christmas January 7, 2022

Is Deconstruction the Same as Deconversion? A Few Reflections on Reforming the Church – Canon Fodder Is Deconstruction the Same as Deconversion? A Few Reflections on Reforming the Church – Canon Fodder Continue reading Reforming Deconstruction

What Glory Awaits: Journeying with C. S. Lewis and John Piper What Glory Awaits: Journeying with C. S. Lewis and John Piper The Westminster Catechism’s first question and answer has been developed by John Piper in his most famous book Desiring God. This article primarily examines C.S. Lewis’ work Weight of Glory. The author of this article rightly sees that our deepest desire for human … Continue reading Praising God is not a Zero-Sum Game

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Continue reading More Than Conquerors from Sin in the Present and Future-1Cor. 3.21-22

Vern S. Poythress, “Edmund P. Clowney’s Triangle of Typology in Preaching and Biblical Theology” (PDF), Originally published in Unio cum Christo 7/2 (Oct., 2021) 231-238. Used with permission. Clowney’s Triangle of Typology — Frame-Poythress.org Continue reading Clowney’s Triangle of Typology — Frame-Poythress.org

Beware the Scarcity Gospel Beware the Scarcity Gospel Continue reading Beware the Scarcity Gospel

When I was first studying biblical archaeology and history, we would learn about the latest discoveries every few months from the newest issue of Biblical Archaeology Review or from The Jerusalem Post, if we scanned its printed pages carefully, or from reports from our professors. Journal articles were also helpful, when we had some extra… Top 10 Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology in 2021 — BiblePlaces.com Continue reading Top 10 Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology in 2021 — BiblePlaces.com

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It’s probably cool and in fashion in the theological scholarly clique to regard Melchizedek as a true believing Jebusite. By the way, while I highly regard scholarship (some is necessary for sure, though some effective ministers have done without it and learned from God teaching them from the bible-think of Gypsy Smith), in my observation the highest touted scholars have not been whom God has … Continue reading Melchizedek the Divine

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