Lordy, Lordy, Look What’s Forty
Maybe it’s just me, but a lot of uber-Evangelicals seem kind of nervous. Maybe its from watching too many horror movies, but I tend to doubt it. Now, I am…
Literary Relationships are Hard, but it’s Better than being Alone
One of the things that separates us from the animals, other than our smashing good looks, is the ability to use sound to form words and to use words to…
One is the Loneliest Isaian Authorship theory that You’ll Ever Do: A Great Reason to Read Isaiah as the Work of One Prophet
Years ago, during my first Master’s degree, I spent on-again off-again bouts of time considering the relationship of the two stories in the middle of Isaiah to the material that…
How Many Hats Can One Prophet Wear?âA 2nd Reason to Reconsider Multiple Isaiah Theories
I always wanted a mentor when I was young. I was hungry for truth and hungry for the Scriptures, but had the misfortune to find myself in a church that…
1 Reason I Think the Double Isaiah Vision Needs Corrective Lenses
One of the things I’ve learned about debate is that you can present powerful, yet, utterly false arguments for almost any position you choose to take. Debate is not about…
Mark 1:1 Makes No Sentence at All
Look at Mark 1:1… look reeeeeaaaaal close and careful. It reads in the ESV, “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” Seems simple enough. A…
A Handy Dandy Summary of the Major Reasons for Supporting the Incorrect Two Isaiah Theory
Have you ever heard about the 2 Isaiah theory? If not you won’t have heard of the 3 Isaiah theory or the 4 Isaiah theory… so we’ll just generalize with…
Induction… not just for Science Nerds Anymore
When I speak of âDoing Biblical Theologyâ I intend the use of an arsenal of tools for ascertaining the intended theological message of a biblical unit of literature. I just…
101 Most Misunderstood Verses
Biblical Studies
Biblical Theology
New Testament Studies
NT's Use of the OT
A Crazy Proposal About Jesus and the Woman at the Well
Okay, as promised, this is the last post on the popular type-scene âForeigner at the Well.â I hope it will be rewarding enough to warrant a gander. No, you donât…
Have You Trip-wired Your Mind?
It seems to me that a phenomena I have been witnessing for years in ever increasing regularity goes well beyond prejudice right into manic meltdown. All that is needed to…
101 Most Misunderstood Verses
Biblical Studies
Biblical Theology
HAGALAH
Inductive Study Methods
Old Testament Studies
Saul Loses the Girl and Gains a Doomed Throne
In recent posts, Iâve been considering biblical variations on the type-scene, âForeigner at the Well.â Perhaps you are tired of reading about it⊠you have been reading about it havenât…
101 Most Misunderstood Verses
Biblical Language Issues
Biblical Studies
Biblical Theology
HAGALAH
Old Testament Studies
Whatâs Good for the Gander is Good for the Goose: âThe Foreigner at the Wellâ in Ruth
In recent blogs, Iâve been considering the alluring and powerfully theological type-scene âForeigner at the Well.â It is common for people to develop in their entertainment of any form typical…
Lions, Gazelles and Switching Hats
I recently reread Dr. Mark Yarhouseâs article in Christianity Today called âUnderstanding the Transgender Phenomenon.â While I appreciated his candor and data, my mind drifted, as it often does, to…