Today’s Word
John Gager on Anti-Semitism
In his book, The Origins of Anti-Semitism, John Gager (Princeton University) provides evidence that has important implications for our understanding of the early years of Christianity. Let me offer some citations and then summarize them. On historical methodology: “The status of the New Testament as Christian scripture creates a tendency to read it as if it…
Standard Explanation
For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood by reason of the life that makes atonement. Leviticus 17:11 NASB Atonement – Tim Hegg’s summary of the scholarly work on the critical Hebrew…
Paul’s Education
for in Him we live and move and exist, as even some of your own poets have said, “For we also are His offspring.” Acts 17:28 NASB For we are also his offspring – Paul read the Greek philosophers. At least he has a working knowledge of them. He knew enough to use their statements…
An Extra Beatitude
Blessed is that slave whom his master finds so doing when he comes. Matthew 24:46 NASB So doing – While I was washing the car, I suddenly thought about asset management. I don’t know why, except that the Spirit was prompting me in moments of unaware routines. I thought about what really matters to God…
Natural Idolatry – Rewind
You shall not make for yourself an image Deuteronomy 5:8 NASB Image – What is an idol? We certainly recognize the idols of ancient religions. The Hebrew word here (pesel from pasal, meaning “to cut or hew”) makes it clear that the initial emphasis of the commandment deals with all those sacred objects men make in the pursuit of…
Accounting Principles
To one he gave five talents, to another, two, and to another, one, each according to his own ability; and he went on his journey. Matthew 25:15 NASB Gave – God might not be a policeman but He is an accountant. Of course, He is also advocate, prosecutor, judge and jury (actually, there is no…
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