by Eric Gagnon As modern readers, it's hard to see Joseph as being both shrewd and kind in Genesis 47. While it's true we have a much better understanding of grace this side of Jesus, let's not miss both the wisdom and mercy God displayed to the Egyptians through Joseph here: We're told in Exodus… Continue reading Was Joseph, son of Jacob, merciful or oppressive to the Egyptians?
I can remember as a kid, looking up at the night sky and looking for shooting stars. In fact every August there is a meteor shower called the Perseids. I remember this because it happens every year right around my birthday. You can see a shooting star about every ten minutes. I can remember during… Continue reading Does God give us signs?
“The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not suffer for the iniquity of the father, nor the father suffer for the iniquity of the son. The righteousness of the righteous shall be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon himself.” Ezekiel 18:20 The short answer is no, from what… Continue reading As a Christian, do I still carry “corporate guilt”?
"From the throne came flashes of lightning, and rumblings and peals of thunder, and before the throne were burning seven torches [lamps] of fire, which are the seven spirits of God." (Revelation 4:5) The book of Revelation is apocalyptic literature. The word apocalypse comes from the Greek word meaning "to reveal" hence the title "Revelation."… Continue reading Who or what are “the seven spirits” of God? (Revelation 1:4, 4:5) And why does it matter?
This question came across my inbox this month, and the answer is not as simple as a yes or no. Some evidence points one way, and some points the other. It also depends on which "Bible times" you mean. My main intention here is not to argue whether Christians today should drink alcohol, but to… Continue reading Was wine mixed with water in Bible times?
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