Lesallan – May 15, 2024 Martin Luther, the seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation, had a profound impact on society in his time. His views on society, often articulated through his writings and speeches, were revolutionary and challenged the status quo of the 16th century. Luther’s critique of society was Read more…
Lesallan – May 10, 2024 Ephesians 5:21-33 (ESV): Detailed Analysis Version: ESV Initial Observations & Questions Structure The given passage furnishes explicit instructions for the married couples, while simultaneously drawing analogies between the relationship of Christ with the Church and the Christian way of living and establishing relationships. In the Read more…
Lesallan – May 1, 2024 Ohio Christian University BIB2025 New Testament Interpretation (ONLSP24) Professor Matthew Benson May 1, 2024 Noteworthy Insights: The Book of Ephesians This discussion presents a comprehensive overview of the five most noteworthy insights gleaned from the survey of the Book of Ephesians in the English Standard Read more…
Lesallan Ohio Christian University BIB2025 New Testament Interpretation (ONLSP24) April 30, 2024 Let Scripture Be a Guiding Light When I find myself puzzled by life’s challenges, I often turn to Scripture for guidance. Although it may not provide me with specific answers to all of my questions, it reveals the Read more…
Ohio Christian University BIB2025 New Testament Interpretation (ONLSP24) Professor Matthew Benson April 22, 2024 The Significance of Genre in Interpreting the New Testament The New Testament (New International Version, 2019), a cornerstone of Christian theology, is a collection of 27 books written in the first century AD. These texts, written Read more…
Written by Lesallan – April 13, 2024 Ohio Christian University BIB2025 New Testament Interpretation (ONLSP24) The New Testament and the Story of Israel The Second Temple period, spanning from the Persian era to AD 70, is a crucial time in Jewish history. The era known as the “400 Years of Read more…
Written by Lesallan – April 10, 2024 An Examination of the Bible Translations: KJV, NIV, and ESV The Bible, which was originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, has been translated into countless languages throughout history. This post delves into three notable English translations: the King James Version (KJV), the Read more…
Written by Lesallan – April 9, 2024 Ohio Christian University BIB2025 New Testament Interpretation (ONLSP24) Unraveling Biblical Meaning: The Interplay of Author, Text, and Reader Pursuing significance in Biblical texts necessitates a journey through diverse terrains of interpretation. As per Brown’s (2007) classification, these terrains can be broadly grouped into Read more…
Written by Lesallan – April 9, 2024 The Shema: Living and Breathing Scripture The Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4–9, KJV) is a powerful testament to the importance of God’s Word in our daily lives. Jews recited it twice daily during Jesus’ time, a practice that underscored the significance of Scripture in their Read more…
Written by Lesallan – 03/30/2024 The Resurrection of Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel: A Beacon of Hope and Transformation The Gospel of Matthew, one of the four canonical gospels in the New Testament, presents a profound narrative of Jesus’ resurrection in Matthew 28:1-10. At the heart of the Christian faith, this Read more…