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The LORD Created Man in God’s Image: Why This Truth Shapes Every Moral Issue

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Introduction One of the most profound truths in all of Scripture is that God created mankind in His image. This doctrine is not abstract theology. It is the foundation for how Christians understand human worth, human rights, morality, justice, and the value of life from conception to death. Genesis declares: “God made man in His … Continue reading The LORD Created Man in God’s Image: Why This Truth Shapes Every Moral Issue

God Has Rights Over Creation — And God Alone Determines What Is Good

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Introduction One of the most important truths revealed in the creation account is that God has rights over His creation. Because He is the Creator, He alone defines what is good, what is evil, and what is morally right. This is not up for debate. It is not determined by culture. It is not decided … Continue reading God Has Rights Over Creation — And God Alone Determines What Is Good

Genesis 1: The Foundations of God’s Eternity and Holiness

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Introduction One of the most important truths revealed in the creation account is that God is eternal and God is holy. Before anything existed — before matter, energy, space, or time — God was. And because He is holy, He is utterly distinct from His creation, pure in His nature, and perfect in His character. … Continue reading Genesis 1: The Foundations of God’s Eternity and Holiness

Understanding Genre in Biblical Interpretation

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Introduction One of the most overlooked — yet most essential — steps in biblical interpretation is genre identification. Before we can understand what a passage means, we must understand what kind of passage it is. Genre is the literary “rules of the game,” and if we ignore those rules, we will misinterpret Scripture just as … Continue reading Understanding Genre in Biblical Interpretation

Book Context

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"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfareand not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11, ESV The above passage sounds like a great promise to Christians today. Many people make this their life verse. Yet, they don't take into account that this passage is … Continue reading Book Context