In our Greek Word Devotional series, we discuss some of our favorite passages in the Bible, focusing on the specific use of certain Greek words. This time, we’ll look at Ephesians 2:9-10: “…not from works, so that no one can boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God … [Read More…]
Tough Texts: Galatians 4:24–What to do with Paul’s Allegory
These things are being taken figuratively, for the women represent two covenants. One is from Mount Sinai and bears children into slavery—this is Hagar. (Galatians 4:24) “The allegorical is sometimes acceptable.” You have heard it said of old, “Literal whenever possible.” You have also heard it said, “No matter the text, make a beeline to … [Read More…]
Was Jesus Created?
The question of Jesus’s “origins” have been around since he walked the earth two millennia ago. In John 5 and John 8, for instance, the Jewish leaders accused Jesus of blasphemy for claiming to be “equal to God” and being the “I AM” before Abraham (cf. Exod. 3:14). God is eternal, unchanging, perfect, etc. and … [Read More…]
