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The New Covenant as a Renewed Covenant

Does the author of Hebrews consider the new covenant to be a covenant renewal or something completely new?

Topics: General Epistles and Revelation Biblical Theology

What do BC, AD, BCE, and CE mean?

What do BC, AD, BCE, and CE mean?

Topics: Christ Medieval Church

Christians in Politics

Should I be involved in the politics of my increasingly Muslim nation?

Topics: Salt and Light

Calivinism vs. Roman Catholicism

What are the basic differences between Calvinism and Roman Catholicism?

Topics: Salvation Church and Sacraments Man

Characteristics of the Book of Revelation

How is apocalyptic literature similar to and different from typical biblical prophecy?

Topics: General Epistles and Revelation

Inaugurated Eschatology

What is inaugurated eschatology?

Topics: Last Days

James' Agreement with Paul

Does James' epistle actually agree with Paul's letters?

Topics: Salvation Pauline Epistles General Epistles and Revelation

James Complements Paul

In what ways did James and Paul complement each other when they discussed faith and justification in their letters?

Topics: Salvation Pauline Epistles General Epistles and Revelation

Faith and Justification in James

What are some common misunderstandings contemporary interpreters bring to their analysis of faith and justification in the epistle of James?

Topics: Salvation General Epistles and Revelation

Hosea 14:9 and the Purpose of Hosea

What is the significance of Hosea 14:9 for the purpose of the book?

Topics: Prophets Last Days

The Significance of the Fall

Why did humanity’s fall into sin have such terrible consequences for humanity and creation?

Topics: Last Days Pentateuch

Faith and Works

What is the relationship between faith and works?

Topics: General Epistles and Revelation Salvation

Wisdom and Righteousness

What is the relationship between wisdom and righteousness?

Topics: Poetry and Wisdom General Epistles and Revelation