Biblical Context
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INTRODUCTION: Biblical typology has been a subject of particular interest of mine for sometime. For those unfamiliar, the study of Biblical types is in reference to various symbols, motifs, or types that serve as shadowy representations of an anti-type. As a prefix in Greek “anti-” has the primary meaning of “instead of, or, in exchange…
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This is a continuation of (Debate and Argumentation for the Sake of Unity and Love ) Debate, even lively, heated debate within the Church is not a bad thing. There are times when such discussion is necessary and good. “When?” you ask. When the truth is at stake: “Sanctify them in truth. Your word is…
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Here’s a text that many Christians are familiar with and rightfully cherish: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good…” (Rom 8.28a; italics added). Unfortunately, this text is abused a bit either because of traditions or lazy reading. For instance, when something tragic happens a person might conclude…
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Opening Thoughts… Historically one of the first major heretics to arise out of the Christian faith was a man by the name of Marcion (2nd century; taught 140-155 A.D.). He denied many of the writings of the New Testament (hereafter N.T.) that seemed to share too much affinity with the Jewish faith of old. He…
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