The Bible in Context
Bible readers have debated the meaning of “the image of God” for the past two millennia. At a minimum this phrase means the following: First, we are replicas of God, and therefore, we represent God on Earth. Ancient rulers made statues of themselves “in their image and likeness.” In a sense, God made a statue … Read more
Where did we come from? God. But how and when did God make us and how does that match with the scientific record? Here are three major views held by Christian thinkers. 1. Young Earth Creation (YEC) – Humans were created directly by God 6,000-10,000 years ago. God did not use the process of gradual … Read more
Redeem is not a word we use often in everyday English. “Redeeming” coupons or gift cards comes to mind, but that’s about it. To redeem simply means to buy, and often it refers to buying back. When soda cans are returned to a store in exchange for money, the cans are redeemed or bought back thereby … Read more
If the entire Bible points to Jesus, how can we see him in the violent and bloody books of Joshua and Judges? Here are a few ways. Joshua The book of Joshua tells the story of Israel entering the land God promised to give them under Joshua’s leadership. The names Jesus and Joshua are different … Read more
What is the main point of the Bible? Let me be more precise: What is the main point of the Bible for Christians? The answer is clearly stated in the New Testament. When Jesus was talking with the Jewish authorities in Jerusalem he boldly proclaimed, You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in … Read more