The story of Lot contains an interesting facet. It provides some insight into the question of divine election, predestination, and human responsibility In Genesis 19, two angels warn Lot to flee the city of Sodom because they will shortly destroy it. This warning is not unlike the New Testament call to repent and believe. It contains bad news, good news, and a call to turn … [Read more...] about Lot, Election, and Responsibility
Who Are the Nephilim?
We find a strange allusion in Genesis chapter six. We read, "The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of man and they bore children to them. These were the mighty men who were of old, the men of renown" (Genesis 6:4). Note the ESV avoids translation here. "Nephilim" is simply a transliteration of the … [Read more...] about Who Are the Nephilim?
21 Days to Better Bible Reading
You don't need to worry about reading your Bible all year. You just need to read it for 21 days. Let me explain. Supposedly, a habit takes about 21 days to form. I'm not sure this is true. But regardless, there's an important observation here for anyone trying to read the Bible every day: Start small. Make a small goal. Don't focus on reading the Bible for 365 days. Focus … [Read more...] about 21 Days to Better Bible Reading
Route 66 – Journey Through the Whole Bible
One journey could transform your whole year and your whole life. One trip could take you further than you've ever gone before. It's the journey through the whole Bible in one year, and you're invited. My Journey through the One Year Bible Years ago a friend challenged me to read the whole Bible in one year. At the time, I liked the idea, but I seriously doubted whether … [Read more...] about Route 66 – Journey Through the Whole Bible
Genesis and Ten Commandments Archived by Google
Google is helping preserve and promulgate ancient scripture fragments online.Google recently announced: "Today, we’re helping put more of these ancient treasures online. The Israel Antiquities Authority is launching the Leon Levy Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Library, an online collection of some 5,000 images of scroll fragments, at a quality never seen before. The texts include … [Read more...] about Genesis and Ten Commandments Archived by Google