Noah, the movie, premiers the 28th of March, 2014. Much like the flood waters, excitement for the film has elevated. While I am interested in seeing the portrayal of the majestic scene modern technology has to offer, I am more interested in how far the film will stray from the biblical account in Genesis 6-8.
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The apostle Paul continues to write of “the brethren in the Lord” who are “bold to speak the word without fear” (v. 14). He makes a distinction between two groups of those considered in verse 14. Both preached Christ. There is no doubt that the preaching considered was truth. Paul would have never condoned false …
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The first item in the list of first principles mentioned by the Hebrew writer in chapter 6 is “repentance from dead works” (6:1). This is a fundamental concept of Christianity. A person cannot please God by participating in the pleasures of sin. James rightly says that “friendship with the world is enmity with God” (James …
Continue reading Article: First Principles 2: Repentance From Dead Works The Hebrew writer speaks of the “first principles of the oracles of God” (Hebrews 5:12). These first principles are specified as matters in which an “unskilled babe” would be instructed. Examples of these principles are given in the next chapter, “Repentance from dead works, faith toward God, the doctrine of baptisms, laying on of hands, …
Continue reading Article: First Principles 1: What first principles? “Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:7) Shortly following the death of God’s servant, Moses, Joshua was …
Continue reading “Be Strong and Courageous”In the given text, Paul gives an analogy between the marriage relationship, and Christ’s relationship with the church. While Paul is speaking concerning “Christ and the church” (v. 32), the principles contained in the analogy are to be taken as divine instruction from God on how a marriage works. The relationship a wife has to …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24Paul begins his second letter to the church at Corinth with an affirmation of his apostleship. This statement was necessary because of the claim that his writing was inspired (cf. 1 Corinthians 2:10). This is a recurring introduction of Paul’s seen in his other epistles (cf. 1 Corinthians 1:1; Ephesians 1:1; Colossians 1:1; 1 and …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-2The apostle Paul begins this text by referencing the time he came to the Corinthians (Acts 18). He said he was with them in “weakness, in fear, and in much trembling” (v. 3). Paul experienced these emotions while in Corinth because of the reputation the Greeks had for the love of philosophy. When the Jews …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 I have personally heard a Christian say they wish they had never been taught a certain something was wrong. They wished they could partake in the worldly pleasure and maintain a good conscience. In short, they were claiming that ignorance is bliss. This mindset is the complete opposite of what a Christian should have. We …
Continue reading Article: Is Ignorance Bliss? “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it” (Matthew 7:13-14). These words which Jesus …
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