An exploration of the creation stories in the Bible.
The language and motifs of creation stories are used throughout the Hebrew Bible. The birth of the nation of Israel, the conquest of Israel by other nation, and the future hope for Israel are all described with creation terminology.
A shot study of the Greek word θεόπνευστος. Analysis of the context of 2 Timothy 3:16 as well as the etymology of the θεόπνευστος. This word is a hapax legomenon, only appearing once in the Bible. Despite that the context and usage of the word can tell us a lot about its meaning.
An exploration of creation stories in the Bible.
Overview of Ancient Near-Eastern creation stories that give context to the creation narrative found in the Bible. Followed by a discussion of Psalm 104.
Biblical Text: Psalm 104
In the Epistle of Jude, Jude the brother of James tells christians to cautiously offer correction to those that are in danger of falling for false teachers.
Leviticus chapter 4 is a description of an ancient blood ritual. This ritual represented the purging of sacred space making if fit for the presence of God. Understanding this ritual has great implications for understanding the New Testament and Christianity.
An exploration of creation stories in the Bible.
Putting a well-known creation narrative in its ancient context. Here God creates order from chaos and assigns the human race the role of being His imagers on the earth.
Biblical Text: Genesis 1:1–2:3
An exploration of the creation stories in the Bible.
A brief overview of some the uses of creation narrative language used in the New Testament to express theological ideas about Jesus.
Biblical Text: John 1:1–18; Matthew 1:1; Mark 1:1; Luke 3:23–38; Colossians 1:15–23; 1 Corinthians 15; Revelation 21:1–8
Contemplating the Hebrew text of Proverbs 3:5–6.
For more on the understanding of the use of “heart” in the Hebrew Bible: https://odysee.com/@Theoria:1/heart:66