I need a quick teaser to catch your attention here. So, let me ask you: when was the last time you learned so much that you started to question whether or not you actually know anything for certain? Well, let me tell you about one of the first times this happened to me.
Continue reading “YHWH, Among Other Gods”Category: THE BIBLICAL BACKSTORY
The Deuteronomy 32 World View
If you have not already done so, let me urge you to buy and read, “The Unseen Realm,” by Dr. Michael Heiser. In all honesty, outside of the Bible, it may well be the most important book you will ever read — especially if you want to understand the subject of this post.
Continue reading “The Deuteronomy 32 World View”Qualifications For Claiming Deity Status In the Ancient Near East
I have learned that the people of the Ancient Middle East believed there were several ways the gods proved they were gods. While they have no direct bearing on how one obtains salvation, knowing what these methods of declaring deity were can help us to better understand some of the more puzzling passages in our Scriptures. For example:
Continue reading “Qualifications For Claiming Deity Status In the Ancient Near East”
The Oil for Your Lamp 