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Monthly Archives: October 2009
Bonhoeffer on the Reformation
I thought in light of Reformation Day (Oct. 31) I am posting about a sermon I recently read in the newly published Volume 12-Berlin: 1932-1933 of the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works – English. I was so thoroughly challenged by the words of his … Continue reading
Posted in Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Reformation, Revelation
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More on Secular Biblical Studies
Apparently my previous post has upset a number of self-proclaimed atheists — in particular Mr. Jim Linville — who favors the notion of studying the Bible from a ‘non-religious’ worldview. My proposal is simply that this is an illusion of secular humanism and … Continue reading
Posted in SBL, Secular Biblical Studies, Secular Humanism
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Secular Biblical Studies?
I just read on the Society of Biblical Literature facebook page about a proposal for Secular Biblical Studies offering a link to the site which purports to organize such a group of ‘Biblical scholars’ for reading the Bible in a “non-religious” manner. … Continue reading
Posted in SBL, Secular Biblical Studies
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2 Kings 14:23-15:38 – Word of the LORD and Fall of the Kings
14:23 – Jeroboam II – son of Jehoash (or Joash). He reigned for 41 years (793-753 BC) over Israel though approximately 11 years were spent as co-regent with his father Jehoash) and did evil in the LORD’s sight (14:24) by … Continue reading
Posted in 2 Chronicles, 2 Kings, Ammonites, Amos, Aram, Assyria, Hosea, Isaiah, Israel, Jonah, Judah, Philistines, Tiglath Pileser III
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10 Reasons I Believe In A Recent Creation
(In no particular order) 1 – God was the only one present “in the beginning” to give a testimony of the “what,” “when,” and “how” (Gen.1:1) and has in fact done so. 2 – Genesis 1 describes one week of … Continue reading
Posted in Chronologies, Creation, Evolution, Genealogies, Genesis, Luke, Recent Creation, Romans
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Why We Should Read, Preach, and Teach the Old Testament
A friend of mine (Dave Peters) just posted some great comments (from Dr. Philip Ryken) about why we should read, preach and teach the OT (31 Reasons). My own thought is that in our contemporary church setting, it would appear too often … Continue reading
Posted in Old Testament, preaching
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2 Kings 13-14:22 – “Grace for Israel and Judah?”
(Here is the first of a few personal comments and questions from my Wednesday night Bible study — working through 2 Kings right now — let me know what you think) 13:1 – Jehoahaz – the son of Jehu. He reigned for … Continue reading
Posted in 2 Chronicles, 2 Kings, Amaziah, Deuteronomy, Elisha, Israel, Jehoahaz, Jehoash, Judah
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Another Post On Learning Biblical Languages
Elizabeth Groves (a recently hired Lecturer of Old Testament and Professor at Westminster Theological Seminary) posted several practical presentations on why we should take the time to learn Biblcal languages. I enjoyed them (but then again I love learning languages…as painful … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Languages, Greek, Hebrew
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