The genealogy of Jesus Christ is recorded in two places in the New Testament — Matthew 1:1–17 and Luke 3:23–38. At first glance, both seem to tell the same story: tracing the lineage of Jesus. Yet, a closer look reveals that they differ significantly in structure, purpose, and even in the names they include. Matthew…
Well, this is a question that’s to be expected. Romans 5:13 says, “For sin was indeed in the world before the law, but sin is not reckoned when there is no law.” Romans 4:15 also says, “For the law brings wrath, but where there is no law, neither is there transgression.” Again, Romans 7:7–8 says,…
Introduction This passage is one of the most challenging in the entire Bible—one that has sparked diverse interpretations among scholars and theologians throughout history. Some more liberal interpreters even suggest that this section may have been derived from cultural legends of its time. These include Hermann Gunkel, Claus Westermann, S. R. Driver, E. A. Speiser,…