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Psalm 119:117 – Sustain

Byhenry March 20, 2025March 19, 2025

The psalmist presents a lawgiver God, but also a creator who redeems and sustains.

Biblical Inerrancy | Biblical Inspiration | Religion

Speaking for God: Inspiration, Authority, and Interpretation

Byhenry August 24, 2014

In about a half an hour I will be leaving for church where I will teach a small Sunday School class. The class has chosen to go through my book When People Speak for God (wow!). I start my discussion in this book by looking at the human factor and the divine factor. It is…

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Perspectives on Paul 11-18-20

Byhenry November 20, 2020

I wrote a short story as a lead-in to this study and posted it on The Jevlir Caravansary. It is titled About the Jump in Safety Violations. It illustrates what I’m trying to say about the law in this discussion. Video PowerPoint This is an embedded Microsoft Office presentation, powered by Office. PDF (4 Pages)

Bible Passages

Quote of the Day – Way of Christ vs Way of Caesar

Byhenry July 13, 2011

From the forthcoming participatory study guide to Philippians, by Bruce Epperly: The way of Christ differs markedly from the way of Caesar, who was also worshipped as a deity. Christ’s peace is based on non-violence and inclusion, while Caesar’s peace is based on the sword and subjugation. (Used by permission.)

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Numbers 30-31, Biblical Cultural Shock, and the Process of Hermeneutics

Byhenry June 17, 2016

Since I wrote recently about biblical culture shock, and have also commented from time to time on our impatience with the process in politics, it was interesting for me to come to Numbers 30 and 31 in my evening reading. [ncs_ad pid=’9780842334280′ adtype=’aer.io’ float=’left’]Numbers 30 is a sort of kinder, gentler sort of culture shock….

Bible Passages

Quick Note on Applying Matthew 7:1

Byhenry July 31, 2008

(This is an exegetical and application note on Matthew 7:1 to accompany a devotional on my wife’s devotional list.) There are two directions that people have taken on Matthew 7:1, both of which I think are mistaken. Even Jesus cannot create a one liner that someone else can’t apply foolishly. The first approach to Matthew…

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Psalm 119:117 – Sustain

Byhenry March 20, 2025March 19, 2025

The psalmist presents a lawgiver God, but also a creator who redeems and sustains.

Biblical Inerrancy | Biblical Inspiration | Religion

Speaking for God: Inspiration, Authority, and Interpretation

Byhenry August 24, 2014

In about a half an hour I will be leaving for church where I will teach a small Sunday School class. The class has chosen to go through my book When People Speak for God (wow!). I start my discussion in this book by looking at the human factor and the divine factor. It is…

Bible Commentary | Bible Passages | Bible Study

Perspectives on Paul 11-18-20

Byhenry November 20, 2020

I wrote a short story as a lead-in to this study and posted it on The Jevlir Caravansary. It is titled About the Jump in Safety Violations. It illustrates what I’m trying to say about the law in this discussion. Video PowerPoint This is an embedded Microsoft Office presentation, powered by Office. PDF (4 Pages)

Bible Passages

Quote of the Day – Way of Christ vs Way of Caesar

Byhenry July 13, 2011

From the forthcoming participatory study guide to Philippians, by Bruce Epperly: The way of Christ differs markedly from the way of Caesar, who was also worshipped as a deity. Christ’s peace is based on non-violence and inclusion, while Caesar’s peace is based on the sword and subjugation. (Used by permission.)

Bible Backgrounds | Bible Passages | Biblical Inspiration

Numbers 30-31, Biblical Cultural Shock, and the Process of Hermeneutics

Byhenry June 17, 2016

Since I wrote recently about biblical culture shock, and have also commented from time to time on our impatience with the process in politics, it was interesting for me to come to Numbers 30 and 31 in my evening reading. [ncs_ad pid=’9780842334280′ adtype=’aer.io’ float=’left’]Numbers 30 is a sort of kinder, gentler sort of culture shock….

Bible Passages

Quick Note on Applying Matthew 7:1

Byhenry July 31, 2008

(This is an exegetical and application note on Matthew 7:1 to accompany a devotional on my wife’s devotional list.) There are two directions that people have taken on Matthew 7:1, both of which I think are mistaken. Even Jesus cannot create a one liner that someone else can’t apply foolishly. The first approach to Matthew…

Bible Commentary | Bible Passages | Bible Study | Uncategorized

Psalm 119:117 – Sustain

Byhenry March 20, 2025March 19, 2025

The psalmist presents a lawgiver God, but also a creator who redeems and sustains.

Biblical Inerrancy | Biblical Inspiration | Religion

Speaking for God: Inspiration, Authority, and Interpretation

Byhenry August 24, 2014

In about a half an hour I will be leaving for church where I will teach a small Sunday School class. The class has chosen to go through my book When People Speak for God (wow!). I start my discussion in this book by looking at the human factor and the divine factor. It is…