The Watchers, Babel, and God’s “Choice” of Israel
Why did God choose Israel? Have you ever thought about that? Throughout the biblical record, we...
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Category: Divine Council
Holy War: The Theology of Baptism
It is generally indisputable that there are two primary “ordinances” the church has...
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Who are the “gods” of Psalm 82?
I’ve recently been in a discussion with a friend of mine (and faithful reader of the blog!) about the divine council worldview. Among other things, we discussed concerns about the “gods” of Psalm 82. Just who are they, anyway?
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Musings About a Potential Relationship Between Young Age Creationism and the Divine Council Worldview
One thing I’ve learned (and love!) is how, when you begin seriously studying the Bible and bringing in new information, you also begin to see how things work—or don’t work—with other things you believe.
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What Does it Mean to Call on the Name of the Lord?
“The name of the Lord” is a phrase used throughout Scripture by multiple different authors. I wonder if we truly grasp what it really means, though, to call upon his name? I get the sense that this is one of those ideas that has been cliché in Christian culture, such that its true meaning and/or significance is actually lost among those who are familiar with it.
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The Gods Are Real: A Concise Explanation of the Supernatural Meta-narrative of Scripture
The gods of Israel’s ancient Near Eastern neighbors were not literally made of stone, gold, or any other material. Rather, they were real spiritual beings that had a dramatic—and demonic—influence in the lives of their worshippers.
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