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Continue reading →: Unveiling the Conditions of Divine Promise: What the Book of Joshua Teaches Us About Obedience, Covenant, and Consequence
When we speak of God’s promises, our hearts often leap to visions of peace, blessing, and divine favor. But Scripture paints a fuller picture—one that holds grace and justice in tension. The Book of Joshua is a powerful and sometimes unsettling reminder that while God is eternally faithful, His promises…
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Continue reading →: Understanding the Synoptic Gospels: The Synoptic Problem Explored
By Michael Jacobus Van Den Berg ✨ Introduction: One Story, Three Voices Why do Matthew, Mark, and Luke sound so similar—yet not quite the same? This has puzzled Bible readers for centuries. These three Gospels are called the Synoptic Gospels, a term from the Greek synoptikos, meaning “seen together.” The…
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Continue reading →: Greek Alphabet: Letters and Pronunciation Guide
📘 What Is Koine Greek — and Why Learn It? Koine Greek (pronounced koy-NAY) is the original language of the New Testament and many early Christian writings. It was the common, everyday Greek spoken across the Roman Empire from around 300 BC to 300 AD — not the language of…
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Continue reading →: Understanding Sola Scriptura and Its Role in the Reformation
by Michael Van Den Berg Introduction The great protestant reformation brought on by Martin Luther in 1517 set in motion a chain of events that would forever change the face of Christianity and, by extension, the world. This movement caused a mass breakaway of Christians from the Roman Catholic church,…
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Continue reading →: The Five Solas: Foundations of Protestant Theology
By Michael Van Den Berg The Five Solas are concise Latin phrases that summarize key theological principles of the Protestant Reformation (16th century). They serve as guardrails, ensuring that Christian belief and practice remain anchored in biblical truth, grace, and Christ-centered faith. 1. Sola Scriptura — Scripture Alone Theological Explanation:…
