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Category: Difficult Bible Passages

Posted onApr 13, 2022Apr 15, 2022Christianity

Scripture, Politics and Messy Thinking

by Bill Muehlenberg4 Comments on Scripture, Politics and Messy Thinking

Some Christians try to argue that international alliances are wrong. Are they correct? We are all capable of messy thinking in so many areas –…

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Posted onApr 13, 2022Apr 13, 2022Christianity

Difficult Bible Passages: 1 Kings 3:1

by Bill Muehlenberg4 Comments on Difficult Bible Passages: 1 Kings 3:1

Was Solomon wrong to marry Pharaoh’s daughter? The passage I am examining seems to indicate a sinful action by a king of Israel, but there…

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Posted onFeb 22, 2022Feb 22, 2022Christianity

On the Sabbath

by Bill Muehlenberg16 Comments on On the Sabbath

How are we to understand the sabbath? There is plenty of discussion and debate on the matter of how the Christian should understand the sabbath.…

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Posted onFeb 9, 2022Feb 9, 2022Christianity

Claiming ALL the Promises of God

by Bill Muehlenberg6 Comments on Claiming ALL the Promises of God

We are rather selective when it comes to claiming God’s promises: Many Christians are very keen on claiming God’s promises. And so they should be.…

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Posted onFeb 7, 2022Feb 7, 2022Christianity

Lex Talionis and the Old Testament

by Bill Muehlenberg1 Comment on Lex Talionis and the Old Testament

How should we understand ‘an eye for an eye’? Most folks have heard of the phrase under question, and one need not know Latin to…

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Posted onFeb 7, 2022Feb 7, 2022Christianity

Lex Talionis and the New Testament

by Bill Muehlenberg2 Comments on Lex Talionis and the New Testament

Is Jesus at odds with Moses here? In my previous article on this topic I noted how the Old Testament expresses the concept of lex…

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Posted onJan 25, 2022Jan 26, 2022Abortion

Difficult Bible Passages: Jeremiah 7:31

by Bill Muehlenberg10 Comments on Difficult Bible Passages: Jeremiah 7:31

Does God not know certain things? The verse I am examining today is once again not necessarily difficult, but it does raise a few questions…

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Posted onJan 5, 2022Jan 15, 2022Apologetics

What Does God Know?

by Bill MuehlenbergLeave a comment on What Does God Know?

Is God’s knowledge limited? At the outset, let me relieve any fears you might have regarding my title. Indeed, it might seem like a rather…

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Posted onJan 3, 2022Jan 3, 2022Christianity

Difficult Bible Passages: Mark 9:38-41

by Bill Muehlenberg2 Comments on Difficult Bible Passages: Mark 9:38-41

Are miracles proof that someone is a true spokesman of God? Most of the passages found in this series are either difficult and problematic to…

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Posted onOct 30, 2021Oct 31, 2021Christianity

The Extent of the Atonement

by Bill Muehlenberg11 Comments on The Extent of the Atonement

Some introductory thoughts on an important theological debate: There would be at least three general sorts of responses to my title. Some would know what…

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Posted onOct 26, 2021Oct 26, 2021Christianity

Families, Commitment and Christian Discipleship

by Bill Muehlenberg4 Comments on Families, Commitment and Christian Discipleship

Families are crucial, but Christian discipleship must take priority: Families are vitally important. The Judeo-Christian worldview has the highest regard for marriage and family. These…

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Posted onOct 2, 2021Oct 2, 2021Apologetics

Difficult Bible Passages: Malachi 2:10

by Bill MuehlenbergLeave a comment on Difficult Bible Passages: Malachi 2:10

No, we are not all children of God: On a surface reading this verse does not appear to be all that problematic. But as with…

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Posted onSep 25, 2021Sep 25, 2021Christianity

No, Scripture Does NOT Command Lockdown Mania

by Bill Muehlenberg13 Comments on No, Scripture Does NOT Command Lockdown Mania

The Bible cannot be used to justify our draconian lockdowns: Sadly, Christians have not been immune from getting things so very wrong when it comes…

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Posted onSep 12, 2021Sep 12, 2021Christianity

On Putting Yourself In Danger

by Bill Muehlenberg5 Comments on On Putting Yourself In Danger

Thoughts on taking risks, and being reckless: Lately I have been speaking about the issue of risk and how life is always about trade-offs: getting…

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Posted onJul 24, 2021Jul 25, 2021Apologetics

Human Choices, Divine Purposes

by Bill Muehlenberg8 Comments on Human Choices, Divine Purposes

God is in control, and we are responsible for our choices. How exactly this works is a mystery: There are many things mere fallen and…

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Posted onJun 27, 2021Jun 28, 2021Christianity

Difficult Bible Passages: Hebrews 2:10 and 5:8-9

by Bill Muehlenberg3 Comments on Difficult Bible Passages: Hebrews 2:10 and 5:8-9

These passages have long puzzled Christians: Here I offer you a two for one package deal. These two passages are related, and both have long…

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Posted onJun 18, 2021Jun 18, 2021Christianity

Praying For and Against Enemies

by Bill Muehlenberg4 Comments on Praying For and Against Enemies

We can love our enemies while praying against evil: It is common for critics of the Bible – and even somewhat unknowledgeable believers who really…

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Posted onMay 29, 2021May 29, 2021Apologetics

Is it Ever Right to Deceive?

by Bill Muehlenberg17 Comments on Is it Ever Right to Deceive?

How are we to understand the Ninth Commandment? I have written before about deception and how Scripture warns about how easy it is to be…

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Posted onApr 8, 2021Apr 8, 2021Christianity

Difficult Bible Passages: 2 Samuel 6:1-11

by Bill Muehlenberg7 Comments on Difficult Bible Passages: 2 Samuel 6:1-11

This Old Testament incident has been troubling to many: The episode found in the Old Testament concerning David and the ark of the covenant has…

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Posted onMar 9, 2021Mar 10, 2021Apologetics

Divine Justice and Corporate Identity

by Bill Muehlenberg4 Comments on Divine Justice and Corporate Identity

How are we to understand things such as corporate responsibility? Perhaps like me, you may have often thought about the notions of corporate identity and…

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