Jonathan T.
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 4: The Seed of the Serpent
In our journey through the foundational doctrines of Genesis, we have covered Creation, the Doctrine of Man, and the Fall. Now, we turn our attention to one of the most enigmatic and crucial prophecies in Scripture, found in Genesis 3:15. This verse introduces a concept that has sparked much debate: the “Seed of the Serpent.”…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 3b: The Doctrine of the Fall of Man
The Doctrine of the Fall of Man – The Nature of Sin In our previous article, we introduced the Doctrine of the Fall, recognizing it as the origin of humanity’s sinful condition. We highlighted the presence of evil in the Garden before humanity’s sin and examined the symbolic nature of the Tree of the Knowledge…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 3a: The Doctrine of the Fall of Man
The Origin of Sin In our continuing exploration of Genesis as the bedrock of biblical doctrines, we now confront one of the most sobering yet essential truths: the fall of humanity. Our understanding of sin, evil, and our present human condition finds its origin in the events of the Garden of Eden. Our primary texts…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 2b: The Doctrine of Man
In our previous discussion on the Doctrine of Man, we established humanity as God’s unique creation, made in His image, as male and female, and as living persons. We now delve deeper into the nature of this “living person,” exploring a fundamental question: Is man a dichotomy or a trichotomy? That is, is humanity composed…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 2a: The Doctrine of Man
In our previous article, we explored the grand Doctrine of Creation, establishing God as the sole, sovereign Creator of all things ex nihilo. As we delve into the second foundational doctrine in our series, “Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines,” we turn our attention to the pinnacle of God’s creative work: humanity. Our text for…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 1: The Doctrine of Creation
The book of Genesis stands as the foundational text for many core doctrines of the Christian faith. This series, “Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines,” aims to establish the profound importance of this ancient book in shaping our understanding of fundamental biblical truths and to explore the very bedrock upon which these doctrines are built.…
No Other Gospel (part 2)
In his passionate letter to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul issues a stern and urgent warning. He marvels, with a tone of shocked disbelief, that the believers are “turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel” (Galatians 1:6). He is so adamant about the purity…
No Other Gospel (part 1)
The Apostle Paul opens his letter to the churches in Galatia not with his usual warm greetings, but with a tone of urgent astonishment. “I marvel,” he writes, “that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel” (Galatians 1:6). His words, recorded nearly…
Faith That Works: An Exposition of James 2:14-26
The concept of faith is a cornerstone of the Christian life. The sinner is saved by faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), the believer is called to walk by faith (2 Corinthians 5:7), and without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). Indeed, the Bible posits that whatever is done apart from faith is sin (Romans…