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Dairy Delicacies —

How dairy products were manufactured in the ancient Near East.

Dairy Delicacies —

How dairy products were manufactured in the ancient Near East.

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The Hebrew word חֶמְאָה (ḥem’â) occurs no less than ten times in nine different verses throughout the Old Testament canon (Gen. 18:8; Deut. 32:14; Judges 5:25; 2 Samuel 17:29; Job 20:17, 29:6; Prov. 30:33; Isaiah 7:15, 22).[1] The King James Version of the Bible always translates this word as “butter”
Did Satan Really Say? Part 2 —

Understanding the depth of deception and how to defend against it–––the need for humility.

Did Satan Really Say? Part 2 —

Understanding the depth of deception and how to defend against it–––the need for humility.

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I do not doubt that the upsurge of empirical certainty in the West has had some effect in misunderstanding the depth of presumption in how we believe, where naturalism reigns supreme and, so, empirical facts are the only true facts – a deception in its own right – where Christian
Did Satan Really Say? —

Understanding the depth of deception and how to defend against it–––the danger of presumption.

Did Satan Really Say? —

Understanding the depth of deception and how to defend against it–––the danger of presumption.

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It is an easy thing nowadays to take for granted just how dangerously complex a lie truly is. Whether it is subtle or subliminal, or as plain as the high noon sun, a lie is never quite so simple. It is conventional to reduce a lie to mere logical contradiction,
God of the Living —

Jesus defends the resurrection with Exodus 3:6 to unbelieving Sadducees.

God of the Living —

Jesus defends the resurrection with Exodus 3:6 to unbelieving Sadducees.

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At the turn of history when Jesus Christ walked this earth there were four different Jewish sects: The Pharisees, the Sadducees, the Essenes, and the Zealots.  Of these, the Pharisees and Sadducees were the ones who regularly opposed the teachings of Jesus. As a matter of fact, just after the
Sabbath Rest —

What exactly is the Lord’s rest spoken of in Hebrews 3-4?

Sabbath Rest —

What exactly is the Lord’s rest spoken of in Hebrews 3-4?

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In Hebrews 3-4 the writer’s overarching theme is entering the Lord’s rest, which he makes mention of several times. But just what exactly is the theological definition of the Lord’s rest according to Hebrews? The unidentified author builds his theology using other key scriptures. As a matter of fact, we
Hidden Meaning of Dust and Ashes —

A typological relationship between humility and eschatology.

Hidden Meaning of Dust and Ashes —

A typological relationship between humility and eschatology.

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In my studies this week, I came across, what I think, is a fascinating typological parallel. To “repent in dust and ashes” is now an iconic Biblical symbol and saying. Spoken of by the prophets like Abraham, Job, and Ezekiel, we see them repent or liken themselves to nothing more
The Origins War —

On the Creation Evolution conflict in the Church and understanding Scripture in a Scientific Age.

The Origins War —

On the Creation Evolution conflict in the Church and understanding Scripture in a Scientific Age.

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There are many points of contention, to put it gently, between Creationists and Evolutionists: How science should interpret or illuminate Scripture; Big Bang cosmology and the beginning of the material universe; age of the earth or length of days in creation; gradual formation of intended kinds or immediate kinds of