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Papias the Premillennialist
In Theology, a millenarian is a believer in an earthly paradise at the second coming of Jesus. This paradisiacal term will last 1000 years, hence, the name “Millennium.” The Millennium is the penultimate state of redemption as portrayed in the Prophets. Christians who believe this today are named Premillennialists (“Pre” references the timing of Jesus as ‘before’ establishing the Kingdom). Post-Millennialists believe this present era … Continue reading Papias the Premillennialist
Historiographical Luke
As this article agrees that Acts was written (or sent to Theophilus) in 62 C.E., it has piqued my interest. The book ends with Paul living in Rome, awaiting trial, and preaching Christ to all who would listen (Acts 28. 30-31). Therefore, if Acts was sent to Theophilus in 62 C.E., then, his former book, Luke (Acts 1.1), would have had to be sent prior … Continue reading Historiographical Luke
Sennacherib’s Depiction of Lachish
Biblical References to Falconry Along with its Archaeology
Scrutineering Biblical Texts on Predestination-Peter Williams
Beneficent Sanitation Laws
A Comprehensive View of Bible Production and Function
Ancient Paper of Biblical Texts
O.T. Hebrew texts were on vellum, processed animal skins. This was the “parchment” (membranas) Paul wrote Timothy to bring with him: When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments (2Tim. 4.13 ESV). These parchments undoubtedly had to contain O.T. bible texts because of the value of the material, the typical use in … Continue reading Ancient Paper of Biblical Texts
Indiana Jones, the Looter
Temple Placement Controversary
Where is Horeb?
True and Untrue Messiahs
Physical Aspects of Pilgrimage to Jerusalem
The Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120-134) were songs for the Israeli festival worshippers. All males of that country above the age of Isaac at his redeemed offering (see Gen. 22.1-19), were instructed from God in the Mosaic Covenant to attend, sacrifice, and stand in the special place of God’s presence at the Jerusalem Temple. It was the place God chose the place His Name, and … Continue reading Physical Aspects of Pilgrimage to Jerusalem
The Jerusalem Pilgrimage Road Discoveries
A little over a year ago I walked the Canaanite Tunnel ending at the Pool of Siloam. They are still excavating the road where the stone tablet was found so I couldn’t return up to the Temple Mount by ancient roadway yet. Instead of ascending to street level another underground route was the drainage tunnel that led to the Davidson Center’s Archaeological Park on the … Continue reading The Jerusalem Pilgrimage Road Discoveries
Publications as Mines
Observing all the discrete archaeological studies of a region may give the researcher a clearer picture of its history. https://www.timesofisrael.com/web-of-biblical-cities-depicts-king-david-as-major-ruler-says-israeli-archaeologist/ Continue reading Publications as Mines
The Madaba Church Map
Ancient Messengers and Tutors in the Christian Era
Mesha’s Victory Stela
Libraries as Mines
The Second Eve Still Needed Redemption Herself
The early Christians recognized that Mary was the “woman” from Genesis 3.15 who would give birth to the one who would crush the serpent’s head. Centrally, it was not the woman who was to be praised, but her promised seed. Mary was the vessel for the promise to Abraham to be fulfilled: And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed (Gen. … Continue reading The Second Eve Still Needed Redemption Herself
Exposition of Psalm 110 in New Testament Writings
The Demise of Ephesus
Using the Things of This World Without Becoming Engrossed by Them
https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2023/06/what-science-is-and-isnt Science is just God’s laws of nature. It’s Him who should be in focus since He also transforms nature as He did in the past and will do so again. Importantly, He can transform mortals into immortals, sinners into saints, the defeated into the unconquerable. Continue reading Using the Things of This World Without Becoming Engrossed by Them
The Science Mandate: Taxonomy
Now out of the ground the LORD God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them (Gen. 2.19 ESV). Continue reading The Science Mandate: Taxonomy
Faith is Founded on Conviction not Convenience
Finding True Hope
Admittedly, I am not confident in my knowledge of eschatology to say “it will happen this way.” I don’t know any credible theologian who claims they have eschatological answers beyond basic ideas about Christ’s return in judgment. Timing is solely in God’s hands as is the sequence. Perhaps it is to be expected that we have revelation without understanding by the example of Daniel in … Continue reading Finding True Hope
