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PHall | January 3, 2024
The structure of Ephesians 5:22-33 is fairly simple. It goes back and forth between the physical and spiritual. Whether this is a chiasm, or something else, I don’t know. But for those who learn from how texts are structured, enjoy and if necessary correct. A – PHYSICAL – HUSBAND IS HEAD: Wives, be subject to […]
PHall | January 3, 2024
The Gospel in Six “Verses” Many believe 1 Timothy 3:16 is an example of a 1st century gospel song. Paul included it in his letter to Timothy. It can be understood as describing Jesus’s Birth to Ascension or Jesus’s Rebirth (Resurrection) to Ascension. Here is 1 Timothy 3:16 in chiastic form. Notice the beautiful symmetry: […]
PHall | January 3, 2024
Two Thoughts about Repentance: 1. I pray I will recognize my sins before committing them instead of afterwards. Rationalization is itself sinful. I need God to keep from sinning by keeping my mind alert and heart honest. 2. I pray that my repentance becomes more than saying, “I’m sorry”. Repentance is a change of mind […]
PHall | January 3, 2024
A “Type” of Prophecy “This prophecy was obviously made after the historical event”. Such admissions are common and “admit” more about the author of that statement than the Author of the Biblical prophecy. A “type” of prophecy overlooked by these scholarly skeptics is “types”. A type is a living prophecy. For example, Paul looked back […]
PHall | January 3, 2024
“Patriarchy” is a nasty word today. Here is how I define it, and why I think it is important and essential to a healthy environment: “Patriarchy is a system where men are in positions of headship and authority for the protection of women and children, but with the necessary help of both, especially from wives […]
PHall | January 3, 2024
Jokes are made about long-time married couples starting to act and even look like one another (poor Janet!). Such is even said about dogs and their owners as seen in Lady and the Tramp! Humor often is funny because it embodies a kernel of truth. That kernel of truth is we reflect what we love, […]
PHall | January 3, 2024
Historical Commonality: In denominations, there is a decline in attendance, and an offcial separation of congregations from their denominations, because of two doctrinal changes: 1) acceptance of same-sex marriages; 2) dissolution of gender roles and therefore affirming ordination of women (From Women in the Church, Kostenberger, Schreiner). What this book hasn’t stated (I’m still […]
PHall | January 3, 2024
Excuse the crude analogy I will use in a moment. It is a common question asked on social media, and blunt framing of a modern issue. DIVORCE IS COSTLY Women are more likely to iniate divorce nowadays. Considering the “bad contract” which can be easily broken wherein the man loses half of his wealth, can’t […]
PHall | January 3, 2024
Become all things to all men so that by all means we may save some (1 Corinthians 9:22). This passage is easy to interpret and apply for Paul’s time; and I challenge it is conversely hard to interpret and apply in ours. 1. We might do some things some think are unlawful and sinful (Acts […]
PHall | January 3, 2024
A spiritual leader isn’t a controller, even over what people think. Therefore, when someone disagrees with you and wants to talk, be thankful and not defensive. Focus on these 5 positive realities: 1. They are listening to you. 2. They are wanting to clear up any possible misunderstanding between you two. 3. They might be […]