In many prominent English Bible translations, the text of Genesis 6:6 says that God “regretted” creating humanity. On the other hand, many prominent English Bible translations also say that God “loved the world” (John 3:16). SO, how are we to understand the apparent contradiction between God’s regret and God’s love. How can these two views of mankind coexist in God’s heart?

When God draws near to us, our tendency is to respond in fear, either with humility which leads to forgiveness or with pride which leads to the fear of failure. We either humbly seek forgiveness, or we fear the consequences of our sin being exposed. That one motivation of fear drives our actions one way or another.

Why would Jesus lead His disciples into the most spiritually dark, idol‑saturated region in Israel—and ask them there the most decisive question of His ministry? Why choose a place crowded with rival gods, demonic legends, and centuries of pagan worship to press His disciples for a confession that would either set Him apart as the true Son of God or reduce Him to one more deity in a crowded spiritual marketplace?

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The Promise Recorded - 1400BC According to the English dictionary, a promise is a “statement or declaration of assurance that one will do...

The crucifixion-death of Jesus is the single-most phenomenal event in all of human history. And the incredible result Jesus accomplished...

In the work of Bible Translation, the goal of the translator is to produce a Clear, Accurate, and Natural translation that speaks to the...

We all know when it is Christmas season. There are definite signs everywhere! Lights strung on houses. Wreaths hung on doors. Mistletoe...

As the Star Wars opening crawl reads, "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away,” a war arose in heaven. This epic big-screen battle was...

Since we are using Paul’s New Testament letter to the Romans metaphorically as the manger in which Paul lays the term “gospel,” let’s...

We have seen, in previous posts, that the term “gospel” was conceived ages ago in the Old Testament, specifically originating in Genesis 3:15 in which the prophetic term “seed” becomes a prominent biblical concept as a prophetic reference to the Messiah (Galatians 3:16). We have also seen previously that the term “gospel” was given a broader understanding as it was conceived in the context of the announcement of a victor in a battle which brings salvation and security to the

Scholars refer to Genesis 3:15 as the “First Gospel”, or the Protoevangelium. Historically, Genesis 3:15 is regarded as the first verse...

Historically, the term "gospel," in the Old Testament is set in the context of war. (euaggelion, euaggelizo - LXX) The term is used 15...

Just as a Broadway play needs a stage and background props to provide context for the audience to gain a robust understanding of the...

Traditionally, in Papua New Guinea, tribal war was the norm for settling social disputes between two different indigenous tribes....