James Barr wrote a critical review of the tendency of theology to adopt the stance that language reveals the underlying worldview of a culture. Barr’s book, now a classic, is a serious attack on much of the etymological propensities of the Hebrew roots movement. Therefore, it is important to address Barr’s critique. The Semantics of…
“for the word of YHWH has been to me a reproach and derision all the day.” Jeremiah 20:8 Reproach – Jeremiah tells us that he desperately tried not to speak God’s words. He tried to shut them up within his heart. But it was no use. They became a burning fire that had to be…
“Now there was a certain rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, gaily living in splendor every day.” Luke 16:19 Gaily Living – “Reading the Bible in a translation is like kissing your new bride through a veil.”[1] Kenneth Bailey underlines Bialik’s point in this parable.[2] The translation “living gaily” disguises…
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“Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My commandments, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine; and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” Exodus 19:5-6 Own Possession – What is the value of Israel…
My regular readers will recall the many, many Today’s Word’s regarding the ‘ezer kenegdo. After eighteen months of writing and editing, I’m pleased to let you know that the book about God’s role for women in marriage, society and the church is available. Guardian Angel: What You Need to Know about God’s Design for Women,…
For he who in this way serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men. Romans 14:18 Approved – Who is acceptable to God and approved by men? To answer this question, we need to look at the Greek word dokimos. It means, “to be certified as completely real.” It is not about tolerance. …
Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions. Romans 14:1 Weak – If I called you “weak in faith” in Rome in the first century, who would you be? That’s a rather odd question, but it is crucial to understanding what Paul is…
Following after Paul and us, she kept crying out, saying, “These men are bond-servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation.” Acts 16:17 Salvation – John Stott wrote, “The hallmark of an authentic evangelicalism is not the uncritical repetition of old traditions but the willingness to submit every…
