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  • ‘Original Sin’: The Conundrum We Cannot Do without

    ‘Original Sin’: The Conundrum We Cannot Do without

    Nov 3, 2022

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    by

    wilrens
    in Genesis, Romans, Theology

    It’s rare that you can prove a biblical truth through direct observation of human behaviour; here is one. But that doesn’t make it any easier to explain it. First part of two.

  • Revelation: A General Introduction

    Revelation: A General Introduction

    Oct 6, 2022

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    by

    wilrens
    in Apocalypse, Revelation

    Confused or disturbed by the book of Revelation (or just plain curious)? Watch or read this general introduction to the book! A section-by-section explanation of the text is to follow.

  • Terseness

    Terseness

    Sep 1, 2022

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    by

    wilrens
    in Poetry & Wisdom, Psalms

    One subject that is foundational if we want to understand the OT better is Hebrew poetry. It is a subject habitually covered in YWAM’s Bible courses, usually in connection with an introduction to the book…

  • Titus: Structure and Genre

    Titus: Structure and Genre

    Aug 4, 2022

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    by

    wilrens
    in Titus

    For the 100th time, a report from my learning journey. This issue: Titus – there is more than meets the eye at first sight!

  • Holy

    Holy

    Jul 7, 2022

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    by

    wilrens
    in Leviticus, Spiritual Life

    Could you define the word holy? Explain it to someone who is a new believer? The word is like a butterfly: not easy to catch!

  • Our Father: A Lecture in Prayer

    Our Father: A Lecture in Prayer

    Jun 2, 2022

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    by

    wilrens
    in Matthew

    It is perhaps the most familiar passage in all of Scripture. But what does it mean? If we apply the three basic steps of inductive Bible study, it is amazing what we uncover.

  • The Two Gorillas of Atonement Theory

    The Two Gorillas of Atonement Theory

    May 5, 2022

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    by

    wilrens
    in Theology

    More than a year after I completed and published a three-part study of the atonement, here is what I think now: Penal Substitution (PS) needs substantial modification, but Christus Victor (CV; a brief explanation of…

  • Nahum: Vengeance and Retaliation?

    Nahum: Vengeance and Retaliation?

    Mar 17, 2022

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    by

    wilrens
    in Nahum

    What does an ancient prophet like Nahum have to say about what is happening in our world today? Do we need vengeance?

  • The Gospels and Acts: And the Type of Literature Is …

    The Gospels and Acts: And the Type of Literature Is …

    Mar 3, 2022

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    by

    wilrens
    in Acts, Gospels & Acts, John

    Not only are Luke and Acts by the same author (you guessed it: Luke), they are also two parts of one piece of writing. How does that change our view of Luke’s gospel?

  • Ezekiel’s Final Vision

    Ezekiel’s Final Vision

    Feb 3, 2022

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    by

    wilrens
    in End Times (Eschatology), Ezekiel

    It is one of the strangest portions of the Old Testament: Ezekiel 40-48. 14 years into the exile, after 12 years of silence, Ezekiel received one more vision. There would be one additional, short prophetic…

  • Hebrews: A Masterpiece of Language & Eloquence

    Hebrews: A Masterpiece of Language & Eloquence

    Jan 6, 2022

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    by

    wilrens
    in Hebrews

    Hebrews comes with an unusually large vocabulary and outstanding rhetoric – all plugs pulled to celebrated the superiority of Jesus.

  • The Trial

    The Trial

    Dec 2, 2021

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    by

    wilrens
    in Gospels & Acts, John, Luke, Mark, Matthew

    The trial of Jesus raises questions. Why was he condemned for blasphemy? Was this a fake trial? Let’s dig in and find some answers.

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