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How should Ephesians 3:15 be understood?

How should Ephesians 3:15 be understood?

Ephesians 3:15: ἐξ οὗ πᾶσα πατριὰ ἐν οὐρανοῖς καὶ ἐπὶ γῆς ὀνομάζεται (NA 28)
from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named (ESV)

The ESV adds this footnote to the word family: Or from whom all fatherhood; the Greek word patria i…

Should a Protestant accept the Nicene Creed?

Should a Protestant accept the Nicene Creed?

In chapter 24.1 of his authoritative book on the fourth century Arian Controversy – The Search for the Christian Doctrine of God – Bishop RPC Hanson discusses how the various parties in that controversy used the Bible to defend their posit…

Should I Eat With You?

Should I Eat With You?

Today marks the final installment of the conversation between Pinchas Shir and I about food and the Bible. We move into a full Greco-Roman context with questions regarding how Roman families ate and feasted. And within that context, why would …

Should the name of God be spoken?

Should the name of God be spoken?

Quantum Physics puts the mystery back into nature, and Dr. Gruber helps us understand how it can help us grapple with the mystery of God’s name and character. God’s name used to be spoken out loud but great care is taken now to avoid pronounci…