Often what Christians need to explain is “significance” or “Biblical relevance.” This is particularly true about artifact discoveries. By the example of Paul (and it is imperative to follow his example for all Christians [this too needs explaining definitively but this is not the subject of this post]), he was ready always to give a defense and rationale of the Christian faith. Peter also says: … Continue reading Crucified skeleton found near Jerusalem
I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel. This verse is a curse on the serpent for deceiving the woman into eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil thereby causing her to become a sinner. Many theologians think that when Adam took … Continue reading Gen.3.15
(courtesy of The British Museum) This impression has all the elements of the Genesis story: A king treading a horned dragon with limbs, a woman picking fruit from a tree, an additional lesser figure who may depict Adam. This seal is truly amazing and undoubtedly refers to the Promised Seed of the woman from Gen.3.15. Continue reading Gen.3.15 cylinder seal II
Please notice the elements in this personal photo: A man standing on a serpent (ironically his head is cross), other snakes (some appear dismembered), scorpions, and a turtle. Continue reading Gen.3.15 cylinder seal
John the Baptist Jesus used the figure of an oil lamp to speak about the revelation and ministry of John the Baptist. In responding to those Jews who opposed Him, Jesus claimed John’s witness: “You sent a delegation to John, and he testified to the truth. Although I don’t accept human testimony, I say these things so that you can be saved. John was a … Continue reading The Burning and Shining Lamp: John the Baptist
