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...
Read Moreby Steve Schramm | Aug 4, 2020 | Article, Divine Council, Podcast, Theology
Why did God choose Israel? Have you ever thought about that? Throughout the biblical record, we...
Read Moreby Steve Schramm | Jul 21, 2020 | Article, Divine Council, Theology
It is generally indisputable that there are two primary “ordinances” the church has...
Read Moreby Steve Schramm | Jun 2, 2020 | Article, Bible Q & A, Divine Council, Podcast
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?
Read Moreby Steve Schramm | Apr 30, 2020 | Divine Council, Quick Thoughts
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.
Read Moreby Steve Schramm | Apr 7, 2020 | Article, Bible Q & A, Christian Living, Divine Council, Podcast, Theology
“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.
Read Moreby Steve Schramm | Feb 25, 2020 | Article, Divine Council, Podcast, Theology
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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