The Difference Between Biblical Law and Wisdom-in Brief

Deuteronomy sets before the people life and death (Dt. 30.19). It’s mainly a recounting of the Laws and of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt set before the people to show the Lord’s reliability. Proverbs speaks to sons of the covenant to instruct in wise behavior. Wisdom is far different from inviolate laws in purpose for what the literature sets out to do. The power of sin … Continue reading The Difference Between Biblical Law and Wisdom-in Brief

The Biblical “Root of Bitterness” is Probably Not What You Think-Heb.12.15

Perhaps, it’s a too generalized statement that most folks misunderstand Heb.12.15, but, when even pastors use the phrase to refer to those with bitter spirits, the phrase misleads. It makes it sound like bitter folks are sinning, which is far from the truth. To equate the biblical concept “root of bitterness” to those bitter of heart misses the mark. Perhaps it is more a matter … Continue reading The Biblical “Root of Bitterness” is Probably Not What You Think-Heb.12.15

A Detailed Epigraphical Study of the “Meggido Worship Hall”

http://www.rollstonepigraphy.com/ In sum, the 3rd Century Christian Worship Hall mosaic inscriptions are particularly interesting, an archaeological and textual window into Early Christianity, some of its adherents, their beliefs and practices, their prominence, and their diversity.  These mosaics will factor prominently in any discussion of Earliest Christianity in the Levantine world, and in the Greco-Roman world in general. (Rollston). Continue reading A Detailed Epigraphical Study of the “Meggido Worship Hall”