First, it is unfortunate that Deuteronomy, and the Pentateuch as a whole, are for the most part ignored. They are a part of divine revelation and as such should be discussed a bit more. In all fairness I am also guilty of this. I admit that I am not a priest or deacon, but do... Continue Reading →
Moses, Jesus, and Hebrews Chapter Three
In chapter three of the letter to the Hebrews the inspired author tells the readers that Jesus is superior to Moses. This is significant in many respects, and the writer does this to remind them of their new faith and responsibility to the gospel. Moses And The Old Covenant In doing this the writer uses... Continue Reading →
The Ten Commandments, Part Two
6. You shall not commit adultery This command prohibits sexual activity with any person other than one’s spouse, and also any emotional connection as well. This command also extends to masturbation as it turns the sexual gift into a selfish act. It protects the dignity of the sacramental marriage, prohibits divorce, and encourages a chaste... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 3: Superiority of Christ
In chapter three of the letter to the Hebrews the pastor tells his listeners that Jesus is superior to Moses. This is significant in many respects, and the pastor does this to remind them of their new faith and responsibility to the gospel. In doing this the pastor uses his great Old Testament knowledge and... Continue Reading →
Difference Between the Abrahamic and Mosaic Covenants
In the first two books of sacred scripture we find two promises given by God. One was to Abraham which promised that a nation will rise from him, and his descendants will be as numerous as the stars. The other is the covenant given to Moses on Mount Sinai. In these two stories we have... Continue Reading →
Theories of Creation Part Four: Revelatory Days Theory
Another interpretation of the Genesis creation narrative is known as the Revelatory Days Theory. Though this interpretation has few supporters today, it did have more support early in the twentieth century. In describing this theory Dr. James Smith writes, “The days in Genesis were ordinary days on Mt. Sinai in which God revealed the fact... Continue Reading →
Three Law Codes
When we read through the books of the Pentateuch something extraordinary happens. To one who is just getting started in Biblical study it would be logical to think that there would only be one set of laws. However this is not the case and we, in fact, find three different codes of the law. There... Continue Reading →
Book Review: A Doubter's Guide To The Ten Commandments
[Note: This book was received free of charge from Booklook/Zondervan in exchange for an honest review.] We have all heard of the ten commandments at one point or another. They have become so engrained in out society that they helped shape the fabric of law. In A Doubter's Guide best selling author John Dickson takes... Continue Reading →