Daily Archives: October 5, 2018

Book Write-Up: An Introduction to the Old Testament, by John Goldingay

John Goldingay.  An Introduction to the Old Testament: Exploring Text, Approaches and Issues.  IVP Academic, 2015.  See here to purchase the book. John Goldingay is a biblical scholar who teaches Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary.  As the title indicates, … Continue reading

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Liberty of Spirit — SaintlySages

St. Paul addresses the issue of liberty of spirit when he assures the Romans: “You have not received the spirit of bondage again in fear; but ye have received the spirit of adoption of sons, whereby we cry: Abba, Father.” … Continue reading

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Eerdmans October Kindle Sale — EerdWord

Celebrating Protestantism in October. Prices good through October 31st, 2018. * * * ReadingJonathanEdwards $4.99 A Documentary History of Religion in America to 1877 $2.99 A Documentary History of Religion in America from 1877 $2.99 A History of Biblical Interpretation, … Continue reading

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A Selfish Praying Church: Breaks the Heart of God — Brandon J. Adams

Reblogging for future reference (namely, the Bible interpretation): Originally posted on The light breaks through: Prayerlessness (James 4: 2b–3) “You don’t have because you don’t ask. 3 You ask and don’t have because you ask with evil intentions, to waste … Continue reading

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Do Not Make Oaths at All! – Matthew 5:33-37

Reading Acts As demonstrated above, there was a great deal of discussion within Second Temple Judaism on the issue of making oaths and vows. Rather than define what sorts of circumstances would allow for an oath or vow could be … Continue reading

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Were Rachel and Leah married to the same man? — theoutwardquest

Rachel means ewe and Leah means cow. There have been jokes about how Leah’s name reflected on her attractiveness. There might be something there. In the story Jacob is much more attracted to Rachel. But the story is the product … Continue reading

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