The claim that the biblical flood narrative in Genesis is merely a repurposing of the Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh is not only misleading but fundamentally flawed. While both accounts share structural and thematic similarities—a flood, a boat, the...
The Septuagint, often abbreviated as LXX, is one of the most fascinating and significant documents in biblical studies. If you’ve spent time reading or studying the Bible, you may have encountered references to it, particularly when exploring the...
The claim that Genesis 1–2 is merely a plagiarized version of the Enuma Elish (you read the Enuma Elish here!) is as unfounded as it is reductive. While it is true that both texts originate in the ancient Near East and address the theme of creation...
The claim that Christianity has hidden historical information, labeled as “forbidden knowledge” by Billy Carson, is not only false but deeply ironic. Carson alleges that the Church and its leaders have suppressed knowledge that...
When studying the Old Testament, one of the questions that often arises is whether the differences found in textual variants are significant. With ancient manuscripts like the Masoretic Text, the Septuagint, the Samaritan Pentateuch, and the Dead...
When I was writing my PhD in Old Testament studies, much of my work focused on the intersection of linguistics, literary criticism, and discourse analysis. Embedded within this was a rich exploration of textual criticism—a field that fascinated me...
Welcome to my latest sermon, “From Selfishness to Sacrifice: Understanding Sin and Salvation in Genesis.” This message explores the foundational truths from Genesis and their relevance to our lives today. In this sermon, I delve into the story of...
Let me first say that I am a fan of David Jeremiah. He’s a great preacher and a faithful, courageous follower of Jesus. Secondly, when it comes to theological discussion, I orient myself around the famous phrase, “unity in the...
This week, we explore the origins of creation, humanity, sin, marriage, sacrifice, and the sovereignty of God. In this episode, Dr. Ayars dives into Genesis 1 and 2, unpacking profound truths about God’s creative power, the doctrine of original sin...
I’ve said many times in many places regarding theological discussion, “Unity in the essentials, freedom in the non-essentials, and love and charity in all things!” What’s this mean? It means that God has revealed himself to...