I’m not saying it’s my favourite passage in Genesis, because I think a passage so seemingly bland isn’t allowed to be one’s favourite. That being said… Genesis 23, aye. Simply: Sarah, the wife of Abraham, dies, and Abraham buys land to bury her. It’s mostly about a business deal. Where are the explosions, the samuraiContinue reading “Genesis 23 – A Grave in a Cave”
Category Archives: Bible Reflections
Brief Thoughts on Creation (without getting too apologetic)
Do you find it peculiar that in modern scientific university departments there are Christians? I hope not. But I reckon that a number of people around you would be surprised by that fact. It’s probably about a 50/50 Christian-to-atheist ratio according to Gerald Bray. Why isn’t this a surprising matter? Because, “In the beginning GodContinue reading “Brief Thoughts on Creation (without getting too apologetic)”
The Burning Bush of Individualism
The modern Western anthem of expressive individualism could be summed up in the words, “I am who I am.” To be an individual, and to express your individuality, is to be self-determining, and as far as possible, independent. The scary thing is, or should be, that this motto is how God is described in Ex.Continue reading “The Burning Bush of Individualism”
Stewarding the Body for Gospel Ministry
On the value of Physical Training for the christian and ministry (1 Timothy 4:7-8)
Entering into the authority of the scriptures
When Jesus was tested in the wilderness, his retort to Satan’s temptations was, “It is written.” That was his authority—the written word. What gave this authority to the canon? It was the speaker, who was God (and still is). This opens up in my mind two ways of approaching the reading of the Bible. TheContinue reading “Entering into the authority of the scriptures”
The Point of Genealogies
When you come across genealogies in the Bible, which happens inevitably, you may wonder why they are there and also secretly think, “Can I skip this? Or skim this?” Although every genealogy has its own unique purpose, flavor, and message, there are general principles and purposes behind all genealogies in the Bible.
That’s what this article explores.
The Discomfort of Theological Mysteries
For something as common as the headache (for which 98% of people experience – who are those 2% of people?!) doesn’t it induce a headache to think we don’t actually know the exact mechanisms for their causes?! The same is true for the theological questions that evade any satisfactory answer – quite despite the biblesContinue reading “The Discomfort of Theological Mysteries”
Nothing For Keeps
“What I mean, brothers and sisters, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they do not; those who mourn, as if they did not; those who are happy, as if they were not; those who buy something, as if it were not theirs to keep;Continue reading “Nothing For Keeps”
Doctrines Prescribed for Anxielitic Effect
“If we are justified through faith then we have peace with God through Jesus Christ.” (Rom 5:1). Today everyone is thinking about peace because everyone is thinking about tackling anxiety. The famous anxiolytic passage of the Bible is Philippians 4:6-7. Paul calls us not to be anxious about anything but to pray with thanksgiving inContinue reading “Doctrines Prescribed for Anxielitic Effect”
On Flattery of the Self
“In their own eyes, [the wicked] flatter themselves too much to detect or hate their sin.” (Psalm 36:2) In verse 2 of Psalm 36, the poet is speaking about those who have no fear of God or regard for who He is. Such a lack of regard or thought for the one who is HimselfContinue reading “On Flattery of the Self”
Bigvai and Shiphrah 