Sadducees. Jewish party cited 14 times in the NT, not referred to in the OT. In the Gospel narrative they first appear together with Pharisees at John’s baptism. He addressed them as “sons of snakes” and challenged them by asking, “Who said that you could escape the coming wrath of God?” He demanded that they... Continue Reading →
Do Psalm 91:11 and Its Context Promise You a Personal Guardian Angel?
The text examines the biblical understanding of angels, highlighting that they serve God's purpose rather than providing personal guardian protection to individuals.
BIBLE BACKGROUNDS: The Two Worlds of Politics and Society and Early Christianity
A. POLITICAL There were three political entities in this world at the time of Christ. They were the Roman, the Hellenistic, and the Jewish states. The first two were closely tied together, and the third kept its sovereignty from the others. Let us begin with the state of the Romans. ROMAN EMPIRE The empire of... Continue Reading →
BIBLE BACKGROUNDS: The Trial of Jesus
Jesus had just observed the Passover with his disciples. He instituted what is now known as the Lord’s Table. He agonized in the garden of Gethsemane. There we witness the struggle of Jesus and how he acted under pressure. We see his absolute surrender to the will of the heavenly Father. Judas Iscariot betrayed... Continue Reading →
Did God Change His Mind When He Promised Not to Destroy the World Again?
Genesis 8:21 emphasizes God's promise to not destroy the earth by flood again, reflecting His mercy and unchanging nature.

