The Glory of the Lord
The narrative is indeed intriguing but not necessarily difficult to understand. It combines human capacities to see and hear with God's willingness to be heard and seen. It is about the certainty of God's presence with Moses and, by extension, with us. We'll examine the context, then comment on what is heard and seen.
Read MoreThe Lord Our God Is One
Yes, it is. It is the Hebrew noun ’elohîm; the singular form is ’el and ’eloah. I suppose you are wondering whether this plural supports the doctrine of the Trinity in the Old Testament; this is how it has been interpreted in the history of Christian theology. But since the term is used in a variety of ways, including…
Read MoreOur Father
Is it true that the word abba in the New Testament means "Daddy"? The term abba, used in the New Testament three times (Mark 14:36; Rom. 8:15; Gal. 4:6), does not mean Daddy. Abba is a transliteration of the Aramaic term abba, meaning “the father.”
Read MoreThe Son and the Spirit
How close was the relationship between the Holy Spirit and Christ during Jesus’ earthly ministry?
Read MoreThe Reliable Gospel Record
Is the phrase “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” a later addition to Matthew 28:19?
Read MoreGod in 3 Persons – In Theology
Within the past decade or so, the doctrine of the Trinity has become an issue both in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and in the wider Evangelical world. Within the latter, the resurgence of Trinitarian discussions seems to center around the question of subordination with some links to gender issues.
Read MoreGod in 3 Persons – In The Old Testament
The Christian doctrine of God is important, yet difficult to comprehend and explain. This is not surprising because the finite human mind cannot fully comprehend the infinite God. At the center of the doctrine of God is the Godhead or Trinity, by which is meant that “God eternally exists as three persons, Father, Son, and…
Read MoreForever Human, Forever Divine
I understand why Jesus became human, but why will He remain human forever? The Incarnation is a mystery because we do not have the depth of rational thinking necessary to comprehend it. Your question is a good one. Let’s review some of the biblical evidence indicating that the incarnation of the Son of God will…
Read MoreWind or Spirit?
I found a Bible translation that instead of reading "the Spirit of God" in Genesis 1:2, it says "a mighty wind." Is this a correct translation?
Read MoreNo War Has Ever Done This to Us
No natural disaster, no tsunami, no earthquake, no flooding, no hurricane or famine has had this global effect. No persecution has ever forced us into this behavior.
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