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What’s in a Number?
666 If there is ever a number that triggers a variety of reactions, it is this one. It appears four times the Bible, two of which are in accounting documents of Solomon’s yearly income (1 Kgs 10:14; 2 Chr 9:13) and once in Ezra in the numbering of the 666 descendants of Adonikim (Ezra 2:13).…
John Calvin: A Tribute
I originally wrote this article in 2009 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin. I soon realized that my desire to do Calvin justice was an impossible task. Books have been written about the man and continue to be written. There are seminary classes that cover his life and doctrine. It…
God, Giants and Genesis (Part Two)
Looking at Genesis 6:1-4 I began this examination of Genesis 6:1-4 in Part One. For review, the passage is rendered in the King James Version as: And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, that the sons of God saw the…
Latest Review
Review: A Crack in Creation
A Crack in Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution by Jennifer A. Doudna and Samuel H. Sternberg For a few decades now, the prospect of genetic engineering has, at the same time, offered the promise of great advances and the fear of unforeseen consequences. These fears have been reflected in both…
God, Giants and Genesis (Part One)
Looking at Genesis 6:1-4 I must confess that I have an interest in somewhat obscure and difficult to understand portions of the Bible. The Scriptures are a treasure trove of knowledge for us. We gain knowledge about God. We learn of His dealings with mankind over the centuries. More importantly for us, as the Apostle…
Review: Caesar: Life of a Colossus
Caesar: Life of a Colossus by Adrian Goldsworthy Adrian Goldsworthy’s biography of Julius Caesar is a massive undertaking. To adequately cover the life of a man as renown and influential as Caesar would demand nothing less. The author does not disappoint and delivers a tour de force. Julius Caesar lived in challenging, transitional times. The…
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