By George C. Mayes, M.Div.    Introduction In accordance with the word of the LORD, Israel experienced exile in the land of Babylon for 70 years (Jer 25:11; cf. Zech 1:12). In the first year of the Persian king, Cyrus …

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by Alan S. Bandy, Ph.D. Rowena R. Strickland Associate Professor of New Testament Oklahoma Baptist University   The task of interpreting Paul and translating Romans never grows old. The discussions and debates continue to surface regarding the writings of the apostle. …

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by John A. Sypert, Ph.D.  The apostle Paul believed that his gospel was the fulfillment of Old Testament promises (Rom. 1:1-2), which explains why his letters are full of references to the Old Testament.  The book of Isaiah is the …

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by Cody Alan Kingham, M.Div.  Genesis 22:1-19 derives its meaning from the context of the Abrahamic narrative, the narrative of Genesis, the Pentateuch, and inner-canonical exegesis throughout the Hebrew Bible (HB). The purpose (meaning) of the chapter is to demonstrate …

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by Jason P. Kees, M.Div.  Paul wrote 2 Timothy while imprisoned in Rome (1:8, 17; 2:9). Although 1–2 Timothy and Titus form what is commonly known as the “Pastoral Epistles,” 2 Timothy is considerably different in its purpose and exhortation.[1] …

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by George C. Mayes, M.Div.   Introduction The thread of kingship weaves its way through the storyline of Scripture.  It finds its origin in Eden, where Yahweh places his very image and likeness,[2] in the Garden and commands him to …

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by Timothy Decker, M.A.    The book of Hebrews is a self-proclaimed “word of exhortation” making it more of a sermon than an epistle (13:22; cf. Acts 13:15). In all likelihood, the author manuscripted a sermon to these Jewish[1] readers/hearers …

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