#biblical theology

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Just want to set this right here . . . I used to have a subscription to the VOM magazine. VOM stands for The Voice of the Martyrs. It informed of the persecution of the saints across the world.

One cannot wholly serve God without having some sort of a global view.

- The counsel of the Lord stands forever, The plans of His heart to all generations. - Psalms 33:11

- And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. [19] Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. - Matthew 28:18-20

- But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” - Acts 1:8

It is for us to reach the lost (not save the world) but to reach those who will be saved and communicate to the infirmities of others who are in Him. Salvation does not call for us to become humanitarians but to simply be God's servants

📖 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. [18] Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, [19] that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. [20] Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. - II Corinthians 5:17-20

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They’re K*lling the Last Christians in Syria—And No One Cares

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Dust in the Blood: A theology of Life with Depression by Jessica Coblentz

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Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 159

Hope you had a blessed Sunday! 🙏 Time for another Catholic Meme Monday. 🎵🎶🎻🙏 Actually it was Esau because he was still mad at losing his porridge. 🙂😅 Saint Michael pray for us! 🛡️🙏 Amen! 🙏 The OG Rickroll. 😅🙂🙏 Happy Early Feast of Saint John Henry Newman. 🙏 🙏🙏🙏 😅😅😅 Wayyyy too accurate. 🙂😅🙏 One of my favorite visuals on intercessory prayer. 🙏🙏🙏 Meme I made for the feast of Saint…

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Theological Implications of Jesus' Resurrection for Salvation

Jesus’ resurrection is an essential element in soteriology. In fact, every writer of the NT assumes that Jesus was resurrected from the grave and treat it as an event that took place in time and space. Paul wrote that Jesus “was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Cor 15:4), that He was “the first fruits of those who are asleep” (1 Cor 15:20), and that “having been raised from…

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Where God Dwells: Understanding Temple (Part 4)

Photograph by K. Mitch Hodge. From unsplash.com This is the fourth part in an ongoing series exploring the significance of temple in the Bible and in our own modern culture. Thus far, we’ve covered the significance of temples, the form and function of ancient Near Eastern temples, the distinctive aspects of the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem, and the historical development of the theme of…

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Does the New Testament prove the deity of Christ?

Question: Does the New Testament prove the deity of Christ?

Answer: Yes, indeed!

Titus 2:13:

τῆς δόξης τοῦ μεγάλου θεοῦ καὶ ��ωτῆρος ἡμῶν ⸂Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ.

Translation:

“the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.”

2 Peter 1:1:

τοῦ θεοῦ ἡμῶν καὶ σωτῆρος Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ·

“of our God and savior Jesus Christ.”

What about Colossians 1:15:

“our God and Savior Jesus Christ”

John 1:1 says that “the Word was God,” and in verse 1:3 he says that this Word or Logos is the creator of the universe. Then, in verse 14, John adds that the logos became a human being. All bible scholars know that John depicts Jesus as the pre-incarnate God who took on human flesh.

Similarly, Hebrews 1:2-3 says EXPLICITLY that Jesus is the creator of the universe, “sustaining all things through the power of His word.” There is only 1 God. If that God sustains all things, then obviously there’s no other God.

What about Colossians 1:16:

"For by Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible.”

The phrase ἐν αὐτῷ means both *in him* and *by him* in Greek. And all these verses obviously mean that Jesus is God because no one other than God can create and sustain the universe by himself.

Ok. But what about Philippians 2:6? Philippians 2:6 says that even though Jesus is God, he nevertheless became man and temporarily gave up his status in order to save mankind. The phrase μορφῇ θεοῦ means he had the form or nature of God:

Philippians 2:6:

“Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage.”

Thus in his great humility, God became a nobody; a man of no reputation for our sake.

What about John 1:3 and Hebrews 1:2? Well, God creates by himself. He doesn’t use secondary sources or intermediaries, otherwise they would be God and the creator. Besides, Hebrews 1:2-3 says EXPLICITLY that Jesus is the creator of the universe, “sustaining all things through the power of His word.” If Jesus creates and sustains the universe, then how is he not God? Moreover, John 1:3 says πάντα δι’ αὐτοῦ ἐγένετο, namely, that all things came into being BY HIM (δι’ αὐτοῦ). And nothing came into being without Christ. And then John goes on to say that Jesus is “Life” itself, which is another way of saying the supreme being or the “ultimate Being” or God. And Hebrews 1:2-3 says EXPLICITLY that Jesus is the creator of the universe, “sustaining all things through the power of His word.” There is only 1 God. If that God sustains all things, then obviously there’s no other God.

What about Colossians 2:9:

ἐν αὐτῷ κατοικεῖ πᾶν τὸ πλήρωμα τῆς θεότητος σωματικῶς.

Translation:

Col. 2:9:

“in him the whole fullness of the godhead dwells bodily.”

This means that even in a human body, Jesus is fully God!

Conclusion

There are simply too many passages which corroborate that Jesus is Yahweh. That’s why the New Testament translated YHWH as “Lord” and attributed it to Jesus Christ. The phrases “alpha and omega” and “first and last” that Jesus attributes to himself are Old Testament phrases that refer to Yahweh. Daniel 7:13-14 also talks about Jesus as if he were Yahweh. And Jude 1:5 says in the original Greek New Testament that it was Jesus (YHWH) who led Israel out of Egypt (Ἰησοῦς λαὸν ἐκ γῆς Αἰγύπτου σώσας; cf. 1 Corinthians 10:1-4). That’s why Revelation 1:8 calls Jesus the almighty (παντοκράτωρ) who is coming to earth. Hence why Jesus says “I and the father are one” (John 10:30).

So, when we add up the accumulated New Testament proof texts, the evidence is overwhelming that Jesus is in fact God (cf. John 14:1)!

There is also corroborating evidence about the deity of the messiah in the Old Testament as well (see Leviticus 26:12; Zechariah 2:10; 12:10; Micah 5:2; Daniel 7:13-14; Isaiah 9:6; 53:3-5; Psalm 2:12; 110:1)! But that’s another topic for another day!

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Biblical Theology Is for Nerds

…..And we should all be nerds when it comes to our understanding of Scripture and how the revelation of God’s plan of redemption progresses from Genesis all the way through to the Book of Revelation. From The Biblical Coalition……….. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/biblical-theology-nerds/

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Canon Sense: Bridging Understanding and Application for the Body of Christ

Canon Sense: Bridging Understanding and Application for the Body of Christ | Pastor Aamir and Carissa Din Home | Media | Contact Canon Sense: Bridging Understanding and Application for the Body of Christ Introduction In the vast landscape of biblical interpretation, Canon Sense emerges as a pivotal concept that transcends mere academic study. It serves as the biblical equivalent of common…

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Is the Bible Still Relevant Today? Some Criticisms and Theological Responses

Have you ever wondered why the Bible is still considered to be relevant today? Have a read of this week's blog post to learn more. May the Pece of Christ be with you all.

The Holy Bible is the cornerstone of Christianity and has profoundly transformed the minds of great thinkers throughout the course of human history. Nevertheless, many people in our current generation have questioned its relevance in context of our ‘post-modern’ world. Now, the Christian faith would argue differently. In this inquiry, we will have a discussion as to why the Bible can still be…

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"If you can't beat them, join them."

In Numbers 22, Balak, the king of Moab, saw the Children of Israel and was afraid of them, so he sent to fetch Balaam to curse them. Balaam said he would check with the LORD first. The LORD told him No, don't go with them. This happened more, because king Balak was serious and the prophet desired the king's pay for doing this deed, and so, the LORD said if you go with them, only say what I give you to say. He went the following morning. The ass he rode spared his life and God gave the ass the ability to open his mouth and say words to him, yet the prophet made his way to Balak. He ended blessing the children of Israel three times instead of cursing them because that was all the LORD spoke through him . . . Balak was mad and upset. He was upset with Balaam the prophet. So, Balaam, in his greed, counseled the king of Moab towards his goal of dismantling the threat of the children of Israel. He advised that he should cause self-sabotage through causing the children of Israel to worship their gods and such. This would make the LORD's anger kindle against them to destroy them (Numbers 22-25). Balaam got his prize.

This very same act occured in the Church during the time of the Roman Empire under the emperor Constantine's reign, and is yet ongoing, occurring today. It takes a sense of history to know and follow God's word and promises adequately. The messages to the Churches in Revelation address this history, because it is for "He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches."

During the time of emperor Constantine, there was a union of church and state. There became an infiltration of the world into the Church. Paganism became transformed into "Christian" customs and traditions. Satan said since killing them in the Coliseum wasn't getting it, let me change strategy. A feast/festival for a day called Saturnalia or Yule to some in paganism became recognized and celebrated as the birth and celebration of the Christian deity instead. Its customs became adopted into the Christian faith. No big deal to man but to God, spiritually, it is. Christ speaks about this worldly conquest of the Church saying this:

[13] “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells. [14] But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality. - Revelation 2:13-14

False teachers will teach that this observation is just a part of one's conviction . . . Meaning, it is your prerogative to do as you will here . . . All is pleasing to God. Don't allow these false preachers and teachers as Balaam, who have the word of God or the calling of God on their lives to preach the Word, to steer you to being rejected by God . . . God finishes to this people, saying, "REPENT, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth. [17] “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches" (Revelation 2:16-17). Many pastors, bishops walk in blindness, no different than the world. "IF THE BLIND LEAD THE BLIND BOTH SHALL FALL IN THE DITCH." Many pastors, elders, teachers, prophets, evangelists, or people of God in general are covetous just as Balaam, unwilling to shine light on Truth or be for Truth.

📜 Therefore “Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you.” [18] “I will be a Father to you, And you shall be My sons and daughters, Says the Lord Almighty.” - II Corinthians 6:17-18

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Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 167

Hope you had a blessed Second Sunday of Advent! 🙏 Time for another Catholic Meme Monday. Love how each Advent candle has a different meaning. 🙏 Amen! 😆😆😆 Unless your diocese has a dispensation. One of my favorite quotes. 🙏 Mary did know, but I still like the tune of the song. 🎵🎶😆🙂 Go to Church this Sunday! 🙏🙏🙏 😆😆😸 To Jesus through Mary 🙏🙏🙏 Amen! 🌲🎄✝️ Pope beatbox 😆🎶 One of the best…

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Building Healthy Churches 2024

North Hills Church had the privilege of hosting Dr. Tom Schreiner and Dr. Oren Martin to speak on Biblical Theology for the 2024 Building Healthy Churches Conference. Below are the videos for the conference with Q&A. Videos are in order. Session 1 – What is Biblical Theology?, Session 2 – Biblical Covenants, Session 3 – The Law and Its Fulfillment, Session 4 – NT Use of the OT, and Q&A. I am…

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What Does the Bible Say About Land Ownership?

Abraham Journeying into the Land of Canaan, Gustav Doré, 1866. From The Gustav Doré Bible Gallery.  THE ANCIENT LANDMARKS FOR A MODERN CONTEXT: DEUTERONOMY 19:14 IN LIGHT OF CHRIST   Mosaic law places heavy emphasis on the land portions distributed to all the families of Israel according to their tribe. Among the various laws dictating how Israel is to handle land tenure, Deuteronomy 19:14…

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God's Dwelling Place

In my last post, I traced the theme of our being God’s people and His being our God through all of scripture. This theme is a unifying theme in the Bible—one message repeated by multiple authors. In that theme, we hear that God wants to dwell with us. In this post, I trace God’s dwelling place through scripture, Genesis to Revelation. We know that when God created our world, He created and…

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Magpie and snake painting trend on tiktok but w my harpy and sea serpent ocs :3

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What if the Crucifixion of Christ is a Future Event?

Read the PDF of my article, published in the Journal of Higher Criticism, vol. 13, no. 3 (2018).