Are the Bible’s Chapter Divisions Inspired?
In this file I look at chapter divisions in the Bible that hinder our understanding of the meaning of the text.
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Are the Bible's Chapter Divisions Inspired?
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The Tongue as a Principality and Power in James 3:1-12
The concept of principalities and powers has usually been associated with Pauline writings. This eschatological language has been interpreted as applying to both heavenly spiritual forces as well as concrete cultural manifestations. In this essay I demonstrate how James’ portrayal of the tongue in chapter 3 is very similar to the descriptions of principalities and powers in Paul. Then secondly I explore a background in Jewish wisdom literature. As a result I conclude that James employs the language of wisdom literature and the dual nature of principality and power language to describe the cosmic nature of the tongue. The tongue, therefore, as exhibited in contemporary media and technological speech propaganda must be seen through the lens of the New Testament descriptions of the powers.
25 Messianic Passages Interpreted Differently by Jews and Christians
Preface 3-4
Summary of the 25 important Messianic Prophecies 5-8
The 25 Passages
1. Genesis 3:15 not quoted in the New Testament 9-16
2. Genesis texts about the Seed or Offspring of Abraham and the Patriarchs 17-19
3. Genesis 49:10-11 (alluded to in Mark 11:2) 20-28
4. Numbers 24:17 (alluded to in Matthew 2:2) 29-33
5. Deuteronomy 18:15 a prophet like Moses in Acts 3:22-23; 7:37 34-36
6. Deuteronomy 21:23 (quoted in Galatians 3:13 and alluded to in John 19:31) 37-38
7. Isaiah 7:14 (quoted in Matthew 1:23 and alluded to in Luke 1:35) 39-56
8. Isaiah 9:6 (not referred to because of the LXX translation) 57-65
9.Isaiah 45:23 (alluded to in Philippians 2:10-11 and Romans 14:11) 66-70
10. Isaiah 52:13-53:12 and the New Testament references 71-116
11. Micah 5:2 (quoted in Matthew 2:6) 117-125
12. Zechariah 12:10 (quoted in John 19:37 and alluded to in Revelation 1:7) 126-135
13. Zechariah 13:7 (quoted in Mark 14:27 par) 136-140
14. Daniel 7:13 (alluded to in Mark 13:26 par; 14:62 par) 141-144
15. Daniel 9:24-27 not quoted in the New Testament 145-154
16. Psalm 2 and the New Testament references 155-163
17. Psalm 8 and the New Testament references 164-169
18. Psalm 16:8-11 (quoted in Acts 2:25-28 and 13:35) 170-174
19. Psalm 22 and the New Testament references 175-184
20. Psalm 40:6-7 and Hebrews 10:5-9 185-191
21. Psalm 69 and the New Testament references 192-197
22. Psalm 110 and the New Testament 198-209
23. Psalm 118:22 (quoted in Mark 12:10 par and 1 Peter 2:7 210-217
and alluded to in Acts 4:11)
24.Isaiah 8:14-15 with Luke 20:18; 1 Peter 2:8; Romans 9:32-33; 10:11-12 218-223
Isaiah 8:17-18 with Hebrews 2:13; Isaiah 8:12-13 with 1 Peter 3:14-15
25. Isaiah 28:16 with 1 Peter 2:6 and Romans 9:33b 224-225
Appendixes
What Does a Christological Interpretation of OT Texts Look Like? 226-246
Thirteen Principles of Interpretation
Origin of the Concept of a Future Messiah 247-250
Stages in the Development of Messianic Expectations 251-253
Ten Jewish Arguments against Jesus being the Messiah 254-262
Passages Defending the Death and Resurrection of the Messiah 263-264
Bibliography 265-275
25 Messianic Prophecies Interpreted Differently by Jews and Christians
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Epistles of Peter
This file includes outlines, introductory material, and the theology of First Peter and Second Peter.
Epistles of Peter
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James Handouts
1. Structures or Outlines of James 2-7
2. Genre of James 8-9
3. Theological Foundation of James’ Ethic 10-12
4. Jewish Audience 13
5. Provenance 14-16
6. Dating 17-18
7. Authorship 19-26
8. James 1:2-15 27-41
9. James 1:16-27 42-48
10. James 2:1-13 49-57
11. James 2:14-26 58-64
12. James 3:1-12 65-75
13. James 3:13-4:10 (12) 76-85
14. James 4:13-5:6 86-94
15. James 5:7-20 95-100
16. James as a Theologian 101-105
17. James as a Moral Theologian 106-119
18. James as an Apologist 110-112
19. James as a Literary Writer 113-115
James Handouts
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Hymns in the New Testament
1. Adoration Hymns: especially the flow of hymnic pieces in Revelation 4-5
(a call to worship is followed by person to person worship and doxologies)
Characteristics:
2. Teaching Hymns in the New Testament
a. Col. 1:15-20 Christological Hymn: Creation and New Creation
b. John 1:1-18 Salvation History Hymn
c. Phil. 2:6-11 Christological Hymn: Humiliation and Exaltation
d. Eph. 1:3-14 Hymn to the Trinity
e. 1 Timothy 3:16 Confession of Faith / Ascension Hymn: The Mystery Revealed
f. Luke 1:46-55 God’s Attributes and Actions
g. 1 Cor. 13:4-7 Hymn of Love
Hymns in the New Testament
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Political Readings of the New Testament regarding Empire
The emphasis on empire in the NT is evaluated.
The NT books are examined for political interpretations.
Jewish Parties at the Time of Jesus
General Description of the Jewish Parties at the Time of Jesus 1-2
The Pharisees 3-19
The Sadducees 20-24
The Essenes 25-28
The Zealots 29-31
Jesus Attitude toward the various Parties 32-33
The Scribes 34
The Highpriests 35
The Herodians 36
The Elders 37
The God-fearers 38
Heresies 39
Hillel and Shammai 40
Jewish Parties at the Time of Jesus
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Mark Class Notes
1. The Reception of Mark’s Gospel in Church History 2-5
2. Fitting Jesus in with Contemporary Figures 6
3. The Sea Calming Journey with Jesus’ Sleeping (4:35-41) 7-17
4. The Sea Walking Trip 18-33
5. Mark 8:11-21 Difficulty of Interpretation 34-41
6. Mark 8:22-26 Blind Man at Bethsaida 42-49
7. The Transfiguration Account and the Healing of the Epileptic 50-52
8. Mark 1:40-45: The Cleansing of the Leper 53-54
9. Mark 5:21-43 Two Connected Healings 55-58
10. Preaching Mark 13 59
11. Relationship between Mark and Matthew 60-75
English Bible Translations
Which English Bible Translation Should You Choose?
Over 40 pages of notes on various translations.
English Bible Translations
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