When this verb is used for physically rolling something away or somewhere else, the object is usually stones (Genesis 29:3, Joshua 10:18). This verb's enormous array of derivations: The masculine noun גל (gal), meaning heap or pile (Joshua 7:26), a heap of ruins (Isaiah 25:...
The word אח ('ah) meaning brother is used, obviously, to indicate a male child of one's parents, or one's mother, other than oneself. But it's also used to indicate "kinship" with the following: A more distant relative. In Genesis 13:8 Abraham declares himself and his nephew ...
Thus, the historical-critical method is based on critical observations and it allows us to discover the origins and history of a text and its specific elements7. That is something particularly important when it comes to studying texts coming from the Gospels as their genesis was a long process...
For example, longitudinal studies with control for baseline confounders and outcomes have produced strong evidence for the effects of religious service attendance on better outcomes for suicide, smoking, substance use disorders, cancer and cardiovascular disease survival, divorce, social support, meaning ...
Rather, I see the rich symbolism pointing out cycles of activity and judgements, the forward movement of Christ’s church amid cosmic tensions, turmoil and outright opposition, and Jesus’ ultimate triumph to bring everything back to the right order as was intended from the beginning of Genesis...
I'd start with Ephesians. That would take a good year, maybe longer. Ephesians was theologically solid and relevant. Then on to 1 Corinthians. That would take two years at least. I'd do some Psalms along the way and preach through a narrative like Genesis or Matthew. Of cours...
“wrong direction” and now over and to be forgotten. Even set aside. St Paul however broadens the meaning of the Law to show that all forms of religious behavior can be used to provide a false security in people. “Having the form of godliness” Paul says to Timothy, can make people ...
The book of genesis starts with a story about God creating all that exists and resting on the 7th day as God proclaimed that what had been created was good. Throughout the years, the followers of God have sought to keep this seventh day as a time to rest and to reflect on the blessin...
“wrong direction” and now over and to be forgotten. Even set aside. St Paul however broadens the meaning of the Law to show that all forms of religious behavior can be used to provide a false security in people. “Having the form of godliness” Paul says to Timothy, can make people ...
On January 19, 2025 By charlieIn Ephesians, Genesis3 Comments Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?”(Genesis 3:1). Did God really say?