King Jehoiachin was an important figure in the Bible who played a role in the history of Judah during a turbulent time. Here is an overview of his life and legacy in approximately 9,000 words: Jehoiachin was the son of King Jehoiakim and grandson of good King Josiah (2 Kings 24:6). His birth name was Coniah (1 Chronicles 3:16-17). He became king of Judah when he was only 18 years old after his father died (2 Chronicles 36:9). Jehoiachin’s reign lasted only 3 months in 597 BC before he was taken captive to Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar during the first…
Author: Kerry Baysinger
Secondary separation is the idea that Christians should separate from other Christians who are disobedient to God’s commands. This concept comes primarily from 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, where Paul instructs the Thessalonian church to keep away from every brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that they received from Paul. The key verses are: “Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.” (2 Thessalonians 3:6) “If…
The doctrine of eternal Sonship teaches that Jesus Christ, the second Person of the Trinity, has eternally existed as the Son of God. This doctrine stands in contrast to the view that Jesus only became the Son of God at a certain point in time, such as His incarnation or resurrection. The key biblical passages upholding eternal Sonship include: John 1:1-3, 14 – Jesus is the eternal Word who was with God and was God from the beginning. He became flesh at a point in time. John 3:16 – God sent His only begotten Son, implying Sonship preceded the sending.…
The doctrine of the inspiration of Scripture teaches that the Bible has been breathed out by God Himself through the instrumentality of the human authors. God supernaturally directed the biblical writers in the production of Scripture so that what they wrote was precisely what God intended. This doctrine acknowledges dual authorship of Scripture – both divine and human. There are several main theories that seek to explain the nature and extent of the divine and human roles in inspiration. Verbal Plenary Inspiration The verbal plenary inspiration view holds that God inspired the very words of the original biblical manuscripts. “Plenary”…
The book of Gad the seer is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 29:29 and also referenced in 1 Samuel 22:5. Not much is known about this lost book, as the text itself has not survived to this day. However, from the small amount of biblical information available, we can gather some key details: – The book was likely written by the prophet Gad, who was a contemporary of King David. Gad is mentioned as one of David’s seers in 2 Samuel 24:11 and 1 Chronicles 29:29. – It seems to have contained records of David’s reign and prophecies relating to…
The Edenic covenant refers to the covenant that God made with Adam in the Garden of Eden before the fall into sin. This covenant is found in Genesis 1-3 and established the relationship between God and mankind in their original created state. The key elements of the Edenic covenant Here are some of the key elements of the Edenic covenant: Made between God and Adam The Edenic covenant was made between God and Adam, the first man that God created (Genesis 2:7). God established this covenant relationship directly with Adam, not just mankind in general. Given before the fall into…
The question of whether faith in God is a “crutch” implies that believing in God is a sign of weakness or inability to cope with life’s challenges on one’s own. However, the Bible presents a different perspective on faith in God. According to the Bible, putting one’s faith in God is not a sign of weakness, but rather an acknowledgment of our human limitations and need for divine grace and strength. The apostle Paul wrote, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). Rather than being a crutch, faith in God provides spiritual power and resources…
Calvinism and Arminianism represent two major Protestant theological systems that attempt to explain the relationship between God’s sovereignty and human free will in salvation. The debate between Calvinism and Arminianism stems from interpretations of key biblical passages concerning predestination, election, free will, total depravity, and the extent of the atonement. Here is a 9000 word overview comparing Calvinism and Arminianism and examining what the Bible teaches about these issues. Total Depravity Both Calvinists and Arminians agree that humanity is fallen and sinful as a result of Adam’s original sin. They differ however on the extent of how sin has affected…
Darwinism is the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin that states that all species of organisms arise and develop through the natural selection of small, inherited variations that increase the individual’s ability to compete, survive, and reproduce. Darwin first proposed his theory in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species. The core ideas of Darwin’s theory can be summarized as follows: Individuals within a species have variations in their characteristics and traits. This occurs through random mutations in an organism’s genetic code. Some of these variations give particular individuals an advantage over others in survival and reproduction.…
The Bible teaches that God is almighty, meaning He is all-powerful and unlimited in might, strength, and authority. This doctrine is foundational to the Christian faith and our understanding of who God is. While the full depths of God’s almightiness are unfathomable, Scripture gives us glimpses into this profound truth about our Creator. The Hebrew and Greek words most often translated “almighty” or “omnipotent” in the Bible literally mean “all-powerful.” God’s almightiness is declared outright in passages like Jeremiah 32:17: “Ah, Lord GOD! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by…