Romans 13:1-7: To What Extent, if any, Must a 21st Century Christ-follower be Subject to a Governmental Authority – ARTICLE 1
DISCLAIMER: This series of articles reflects the results of my exegetical exercise to answer the following questions: (1) what did Paul intend to convey to his original audience by what he wrote in Romans 13:1-7? And (2) in light of Paul’s authorial intent, how ought...
Romans 13:1-7: To What Extent, if any, Must a 21st Century Christ-follower be Subject to a Governmental Authority? INTRODUCTION
DISCLAIMER: This series of articles reflects the results of my exegetical exercise to answer the following questions: (1) what did Paul intend to convey to his original audience by what he wrote in Romans 13:1-7? And (2) in light of Paul’s authorial intent, how ought...
Using Literary Context to Better Define Terms: How Does the Usage of agathon in the Book of Romans Clarify Its Usage in Romans 13:4a?
A Change is Gonna Come Consistent with the title of Sam Cooke’s song “A Change is Gonna Come,” if the Biden-Harris ticket wins the election, “a change is gonna come.” In fact, with a Biden-Harris win there will be a seismic change in the political landscape for...
Turbo-Charge Your Gospel Presentation with Some Tips from Philip the Evangelist – Acts 8:26-40 (Day 176)
In Acts 8:26–40, the Bible records the account of the Ethiopian eunuch’s encounter with Philip “the evangelist.” See Acts 21:8. My observation of this text reveals a number of takeaways that can turbo-charge anyone’s gospel presentation. In brief...
Proof-Texting is Not Bible Study, Don’t Be a Bumper Sticker Theologian: Philippians 4:13
INTRODUCTION An article by Jared C. Wilson entitled “The Bible Is a Big Book with Lots of Words” (OCTOBER 22, 2020) at the Gospel Coalition website (link: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/jared-c-wilson/the-bible-is-a-big-book-with-lots-of-words/ ) reads: We...