Extended Studies
This is a collection of studies that cover many posts. They may be about a topic. Or they may cover an extended passage or book.
A Conditional Covenant
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At Mt. Sinai, God entered into a conditional covenant relationship with Israel. They would be his people if they obeyed the covenant terms.
An Unconditional Promise
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Abraham was promised land, descendants as numerous as the dust of the earth, and offspring who would be a blessing to all people.
The Fall and Death
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How did God's creation end up in the mess it's in. Genesis tells us humanity rebelled against God, fell from our high place, and faced death.
Humanity
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Humanity is described as the final work in God's creation, created to be in God's image, and given rule over the rest of the creation.
A Good Creation
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God created a good, although not necessarily perfect, world. His creation included all that has been made, both physical and spiritual.
The Story of the Bible
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This is an introductory post to a series on the story of the Bible. At least as I understand it. Each post will build on the previous posts.
Two Revelations: Creation and the Bible
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God has given us two revelation. The first is the creation and is general in nature. The second is the Bible. And it is more detailed.
The Theory of Evolution
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The Bible does not directly support the Theory of Evolution. But it does leave open that possibility if you recognize it is not a science book.
The Age of the Universe
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How can we reconcile the age disparity of the creation between what proponents of the Big Bang claim and what Genesis seems to tell us?
A Reluctant Journey to the Big Bang
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The more time I spent looking into the Big Bang and Theory of Evolution, the more I began to accept them as largely true.
The Bible and Science
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When the Bible and science appear to conflict, the issue is understanding what God tells us in his two revelations: the Bible and creation.
Colossians: Paul’s Labor for the Church (1:24-2:5)
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As Paul labored for the churches of his day, his goal was to see them be mature and firmly established in the truth. A good goal to mimic.
