A Study of Colossians 2:15-19 covers disarming the rulers and authorities, avoiding disqualifications, and holding fast to the head. A Study of Colossians 2:15-19. Disarming the rulers and authorities V.15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. This verse continues Paul’s thought in V.14 where he talks about… Continue reading A Study Of Colossians 2:15-19
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What is the Bible’s view on gender roles?
A man and a woman signage. (Photo by Tim Mossholder from Unsplash) The question of gender roles and their origin in religious books is fundamental and often debated. This article gets to the heart of the problem by looking at how the Bible sees the roles of men and women. We will understand how the… Continue reading What is the Bible’s view on gender roles?
The Supplanter
There is a familiar example of a supplanter in the Old Testament. Jacob’s name translates to mean the supplanter. A supplanter is someone who seizes an opportunity from someone else, a person who circumvents or usurps authority. “Afterward his brother came out, and his hand grasped Esau’s heel, so he was named Jacob (one who… Continue reading The Supplanter
Preach the Word: Because It Is God’s Authoritative Self-Revelation
This post was first published in January, 2014. —ed. While the sound of my voice might reach a lot of ears, it’s the biblical content that merits the attention, not me. My own ideas and opinions don’t contain “the words of eternal life” (John 6:68). Neither do yours. Preaching the Bible establishes the authority of… Continue reading Preach the Word: Because It Is God’s Authoritative Self-Revelation