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2017-08-13T21:45:09-05:00

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Christ the Builder?

Last updated on: August 13, 2017 at 9:45 pm By Tom Hobson

Was Jesus a carpenter, or a builder? Was he a construction worker? Jesus’ father Joseph is commonly identified as being a “carpenter,” a word that implies that Jesus and his father worked with wood for a career. The term tektōn is found only twice in the New Testament, in a doubly-attested quote where Jesus is referred to as either “the carpenter” (Mark 6:3) or “the son of the carpenter” (Matthew 13:55). Further investigation, however, will show that tektōn is a generic word for “builder,” in the same sense that architektōn (= “architect”) means “chief builder” (1 Corinthians 3:10). Read more

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2017-08-09T20:02:39-05:00

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What’s Wrong With Getting Drunk?

Last updated on: August 9, 2017 at 8:02 pm By Tom Hobson

What’s wrong with getting drunk? Paul’s one-word answer in Ephesians 5:18 is as hard to define in English as it is in Greek. “Be not drunk with wine, for that is” – what, exactly? Read more

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Biblical word studies

2017-08-14T08:57:13-05:00

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Jonah and the Eclipse in Ancient Nineveh

Last updated on: August 14, 2017 at 8:57 am By Tom Hobson

Did you know that a total solar eclipse appears to have played a role in the story of the Biblical prophet Jonah? Read more

2017-08-07T07:51:35-05:00

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The Dark Side of Shalom

Last updated on: August 7, 2017 at 7:51 am By Tom Hobson

There are some meanings of shalom that are anything but peaceful. Read more

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2017-08-04T08:27:48-05:00

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Divine Necessity: Events That Had to Happen

Last updated on: August 4, 2017 at 8:27 am By Tom Hobson

In the plan of God, certain events absolutely had to happen. Read more

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2017-07-28T08:01:57-05:00

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African Bible Heroes

Last updated on: July 28, 2017 at 8:01 am By Tom Hobson

It’s easier to find an African of faith in the Hebrew Bible than an Indo-European! This post takes a closer look at several Africans in both Testaments who are featured as persons of faith. The God found in the Hebrew Bible has a passion for Africa. “Let Ethiopia (= Nubia, Hebrew Cush) stretch forth her hands to God,” says Psalm 68:31. Read more

2017-07-28T08:03:43-05:00

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What Does the Bible Teach About Obscene Language?

Last updated on: July 28, 2017 at 8:03 am By Tom Hobson

Abusing God’s name is profanity (forbidden in the Ten Commandments), but Paul also forbids “shameful language” (what we would call obscenity). Exactly what words does Paul have in mind? And why the XXXX does it matter whether we use such language? Read more

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Colossians 3:8

obscene language

2018-01-20T09:08:02-05:00

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Count It All Dung!

Last updated on: January 20, 2018 at 9:08 am By Tom Hobson

The Greek plural noun skubala is used only once in the New Testament, but it is worth investigating what exactly Paul meant when he used it. In Philippians 3:8, Paul speaks of Jesus as the one “because of whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as dung (King James’ choice of words!), in order that I may gain Christ.” Strong words! But does skubala mean “dung,” or does it mean something like “rubbish” or “garbage”? Read more

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Philippians 3:8

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2017-07-28T08:08:26-05:00

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Fun with Biblical Words and Culture

Last updated on: July 28, 2017 at 8:08 am By Tom Hobson

This post introduces readers to what this blog is all about: practical word studies on Biblical words, surprising windows into the Biblical world, and one consistent Biblical ethic. How do we know that Bible words mean what we think they mean? And how do we know what we claim to know about the Biblical world? The writer plans to have some fun unpacking these subjects! Read more

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