What does the apostle Paul mean when he uses the word “veil” in 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:3? For years I didn’t really understand 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:3 because I was looking for a single referent for the veil imagery in the passage. Some time ago, though, I realized that a key to understanding the passage is to … Continue reading Understanding Paul’s Veil Imagery in 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:3
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What was David’s Sin in Ordering a Census? A Possible Resolution of a Biblical Difficulty
This morning I was reading in Exodus 30:11-16. (Yes, a passage that is sandwiched between instructions for the construction of the incense altar and directives for how priests should ritually wash.) Let us grant that this section of Scripture may not be the most riveting to read, but since I firmly believe that all Scripture … Continue reading What was David’s Sin in Ordering a Census? A Possible Resolution of a Biblical Difficulty
Would You Believe If God Gave You a Miracle?
“If only God showed me an extraordinary miracle, I would believe.” Really? Are you sure that you would actually start believing in the existence of God and in what he has said about his Son Jesus Christ if you experienced a dramatic miracle? I think such an assumption is highly questionable. My skepticism is not … Continue reading Would You Believe If God Gave You a Miracle?
Kindle Afresh 