Another important aspect of studying the Bible for oneself is that it helps us to grow in our knowledge and understanding of God’s word. As we study, we are able to gain a greater appreciation for the depth and complexity of the Bible and how it all fits together as a cohesive whole....
This text creates a rather disturbing image of the judgment seat of God, and God’s attribute of “Judge”. I often hear people focus on the Love of God, and say that God does not throw anyone into hell . . . that people choose hell. Clearly the people in this verse are not runnin...
The Bible Brief: A Concise and Powerful Guide for Understanding God`s WordJean FischerTracy M. SumnerEd Strauss
This is godlike imagery and there is a strong sense of something otherwordly. Modifiers likeEtherealandimperialadd weight to the authority of theHe-figure, and the final complex noun phrase is a horrifying realisation of his power. The use of dashes draws out the premodification (One – imperi...
human nature was corrupted by an initial act of disobedience to God by Adam and Eve (humankind’s first parents; see Genesis 3). As a result, all of humanity is ethically debilitated, such that without God’s guidance a person remains ignorant of what is right and wrong, and will natur...