Torah provides the primary revelation of God’s nature: His holiness, justice, mercy, and faithfulness. Consequently, many central concepts are established in the pages of the Torah.
Tag Archives: Hermeneutics
The Relevance of Proverbs Today
Why Proverbs Matters Today
The Heart of Proverbs
At its core, Proverbs is about the conflict between “Wisdom” and “Folly.” These aren’t merely abstract ideas; they are active life-shaping forces that define our choices
The Gospel of the Kingdom
We’re all sinners—we fall short, and we know it. But even in our brokenness, God loves us deeply. At the same time, He is holy, perfect, and just, and we are not. So, in His wisdom, He chose one man, Abraham. He also chose one nation, Israel. They were to carry His truth to theContinue reading “The Gospel of the Kingdom”
The Centrality of Christ
In the tapestry of the Christian faith, there is one thread that shines with unparalleled brilliance: the person of Christ. His presence should not only enhance our individual lives but also illuminate the collective spirit of the church. Imagine Christ at the very heart of every endeavor, and every conversation. He isn’t just a partContinue reading “The Centrality of Christ”
Out of Egypt 1: More than a Place
For a long time, I thought that Egypt was just a place. A place of disappointment and struggle, a place of slavery where your dreams fade and die. In reality, however, Egypt is something more profound and disturbing. Something deep inside each one of us. Your Egypt wants to hunt you down every time youContinue reading “Out of Egypt 1: More than a Place”
Biblical IV
understanding the terminology of the time and the historical background both are essential to understanding the message of the Scriptures
Biblical III
III. Proposals: Technical Proposals To begin with, one should distinguish between being biblical and being literal. To clarify the difference, I recall one preacher who used to assert to his congregation that the prime principle of biblical hermeneutics is to interpret the Scriptures literally, “when Jesus said He is the door, He meant what HeContinue reading “Biblical III”
Biblical II
The Issue “To be biblical is simply to align oneself with the claims of the Bible.” said an old friend of mine. Unfortunately, my friend’s claim is not as simple as it appears. As they say, the devil is in the details; there are many sub-questions that stem from the question of how to beContinue reading “Biblical II”
Biblical I
Biblical: Part I Preface More than a decade ago, I began to feel uncomfortable with people who frequently use phrases such as “God told me, the Lord spoke to me, or the Holy Spirit revealed to me.” Those familiar with the charismatic movement in the 90s and early 2000 may better understand the reason forContinue reading “Biblical I”
Out of Egypt 