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PHall | September 29, 2018
Two realities make it difficult to see a text with fresh eyes: 1) Familiarity with the Details; 2) Explanation of the Familiar Details. Such is our challenge with any inspired narrative, such as Adam, Eve, and the Serpent. To do this we must separate the revealed NT information from the Genesis record. Who was the […]
PHall | September 15, 2018
God keeps telling the same stories, using various methods and different characters. What started this study was someone’s observation stating the curses in Genesis 3 were unrelated to Adam and Eve’s sins. When someone says something unexpected, it can lead to further unexpected discoveries. Although the major characters are the same, plus one new one, […]
PHall | September 15, 2018
There is not a total one to one correlation, but the similarities are there between the baptism of Jesus and creation. 1. The Spirit hovered over the water (Gen1:2). Hovering is a word associated with birds. In the baptism of Jesus the Holy Spirit descended as a dove (Mt.3:16). 2. “Then God said” (Gen.1:3ff). In […]
PHall | September 15, 2018
Heard a song’s hook that made me think, “Ouch!” The title suggested a love song. Hearing it shocked me because it wasn’t, which was surprisingly unexpected. There is a book called, “I Married the Wrong Person”. Definitely not the kind you leave laying around the house! Or, else you might not have that problem any […]
PHall | September 15, 2018
Why are there hurricanes and other natural disasters? From a scientific point of view, you’ll have to ask someone else. From a spiritual perspective, the bible teaches we live in a cursed world (Gen.3; Rom.8). Mankind, both male and female, were given rule over the earth (Gen.1). Instead of taking care of the garden, they […]
PHall | August 24, 2018
What Happened When God Made “Man”? (Genesis 1-2): 1. Something was created Spiritually – Made in God’s image. 2. Something was created Physically – Male and Female. 3. Something was created Socially – Marriage between man and woman, each with distinct roles. Each of these is under attack: 1. Darwinian evolution claims there is no […]
PHall | August 23, 2018
Took my first sip of coffee this morning. Continue reading because this is not about coffee (or did that lose you right there!). It was good. Then I took a bite of breakfast – white chocolate candy with strawberry pieces. Then I took another sip of coffee. Something was wrong. It didn’t taste as good. […]
PHall | August 21, 2018
Ephesians 5:28 (NASB) “So husbands ought also to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself;” I’ve often joked about how men show they love their own body by what they eat…I am actually enjoying cheesecake right now. I love my body! But I think Paul is […]
PHall | August 16, 2018
What methods did Eve use to determine eating of the forbidden tree was permissible? Warning – these might sound familiar. 1. Perspective Over Revelation – “The woman saw the tree was good for food” (Genesis 3:6). 2. Pleasure Over Self-Control – “and that it was a delight to the eyes” (Genesis 3:6). 3. Power Over […]
PHall | August 8, 2018
The first case of adding to God’s word is by Eve. God told Adam not to eat of the tree; Eve added not to touch (Genesis 2:17; 3:3). The following tries reimagining Eve’s mind based upon human experience. Hopefully I will not be guilty of doing what Eve is accused of – adding to the […]