Noah became in fact the second progenitor of the human race; not that he replaced Adam, since Noah himself was the fruit of human procreation, as God had not directly formed Noah by his own hand. Noah inherited his nature and character from his parents and grandparents, which had not been the case with Adam. […]
Why C.S. Lewis Viewed All of Life as Evangelism
C.S. Lewis was a professor at Oxford and Cambridge during the middle of the 20th century. During his early years, he fought in World War I and was wounded in battle. After returning from war, he became a professor at Oxford University. During his initial years as a professor, he was an agnostic, but he […]
A Female Apostle? Michael Heiser Explains
Paul’s final greetings to the Roman church seem typical. We might just skim over the list of names without a second thought. But one name within that list has become the focus of controversy and heated debate: Greet Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners. They are well known among the apostles, and […]
John’s Response to Proto-Gnosticism in His First Epistle
Based on the internal evidence of 1 and 2 John, a problem had arisen within the church, possibly throughout Asia Minor. We know from church history that near the end of the first century, and in the early second century, proto-Gnosticism, specifically Docetism, arose within the church (Bruce, 16–17; Burdick, 61–63; Williamson, 50). In later […]
When God Overcomes Barrenness
Rachel’s barrenness vividly portrays the fallen state of humanity. Fertility for both land and people was God’s design for His creation (Gen 1:11–12, 28). Yet when Adam and Eve sinned, their action brought God’s curse on human fertility and the fruitfulness of the land they cared for (Gen 3:16–19). Only with great effort would people […]
Walking Through Life with Jacob
Jacob’s story is a roller-coaster ride filled with twists and turns. Through times of blessing and hardship alike, Jacob struggled to recognize God’s presence—and we can relate. We go through seasons when we feel like God is so far from us. But even in these trying times, God remains with us, just as He remained […]
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