Tag: Interpretation
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Adam, Man, or Mankind? Interesting Observations on the Translation of Genesis 5:1–2
When translating the first few chapters of Genesis, there are some places where the word adam raises some interpretational questions. The reason for this is the Hebrew word adam can…
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Constantine and the Council of Nicaea Did Not Decide Which Books Should Be in the New Testament Canon
There is perhaps no more maligned and misrepresented event in the history of the church than the Council of Nicaea. Many wild theories fly about the internet about this council…
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Be Careful About Appeals to the Original Languages
Growing up, I remember the first time I was exposed to Greek insights that were “hidden” from me as a monolingual English speaker. The passage was John 21:15–18, where Jesus…
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Literal Bible Translation Should Not Literally Be Done
It is sometimes (often?) a theme in more conservative Christian circles that the more literal Bible translations are the better translations. Translations that are “less literal” and more “thought for…
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Lucifer Is Not Satan’s Original Name
“Back before the creation of the earth, Satan used to be a beautiful cherub named Lucifer. But after he rebelled against God, he was cast out of Heaven and his…
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Different Gospels: Quotations from Apocryphal Gospels
There is a fascination with the idea of “lost Gospels” or “secret Gospels” that were “suppressed” by the “theological winners.” The canon of the Bible is only in the form…
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Christian, Hate Death
“We don’t know why God took her so soon, but we know it must be for some greater good.” Have you ever heard or received a similar sentiment, meant to…
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Early Summations of Christian Belief
It is sometimes assumed at the popular level that much of the form of Christian theology and belief derives from the time of Constantine and was perhaps even foisted upon…
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Word of Faith Influences in Michael Todd’s Teaching
In my review of Michael Todd’s book Crazy Faith, I mentioned his vision of faith is essentially in line with a health, wealth, and prosperity gospel. This vision of faith…
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A Distorted Vision of Faith: A Review of Michael Todd’s Crazy Faith
In August of 2019, a young pastor by the name of Michael Todd preached the first sermon in a series entitled “Crazy Faith.” It was an instant sensation. As of…
