Loved ones, as we walked through Genesis 6 in our recent article, we took a firm stance on one of the most debated questions in the Old Testament: the identity of the “sons of God” (bene elohim). While popular culture, ancient apocrypha like the Book of Enoch, and even many modern commentators gravitate toward the… Continue reading Angels or Men? A Defense of the Sethite View of Genesis 6
Category: Biblical Exposition
When Giants Walked the Earth: The Sons of God and the Daughters of Man (Gen. 6:1–8)
Loved ones, we arrive now at one of the most mysterious and debated passages in all of Holy Scripture. The opening verses of Genesis 6 read like the introduction to a fantasy epic: “sons of God,” “daughters of man,” and the dreaded “Nephilim”—giants and mighty men of renown. For centuries, imaginations have run wild here.… Continue reading When Giants Walked the Earth: The Sons of God and the Daughters of Man (Gen. 6:1–8)
A Tale of Two Cities: The Lines of Cain and Seth (Gen. 4:17–26)
Loved ones, we left the last chapter with a grim picture. Cain, the first murderer, is condemned to be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth, cursed from the very ground his brother’s blood had stained. Yet, he is also marked by God’s strange mercy, preserved from immediate vengeance. The question that hangs in the air… Continue reading A Tale of Two Cities: The Lines of Cain and Seth (Gen. 4:17–26)
Am I My Brother’s Keeper?: Cain, Abel, and the Cry of Blood (Gen. 4:1–16)
Loved ones, we now stand outside the garden. The world is cursed, the ground is hostile, and our first parents are clothed in skins that serve as a constant, grim reminder of their sin and God’s provision. Yet, in the midst of this darkness, there was a promise—a whispered hope of a “seed” of the… Continue reading Am I My Brother’s Keeper?: Cain, Abel, and the Cry of Blood (Gen. 4:1–16)
Did God Actually Say?: The Serpent, the Sin, and the Sentence (Gen. 3:1–24)
Loved ones, we now turn a dark page. In our first two studies, we walked through a world of pristine order and intimate communion. We saw God as the transcendent Architect, speaking a “very good” cosmos into being, and as the immanent Potter, forming man from dust and breathing into him the breath of life.… Continue reading Did God Actually Say?: The Serpent, the Sin, and the Sentence (Gen. 3:1–24)
From Dust and Rib: Man’s Purpose in the Garden (Gen. 2:4–25)
After the breathtaking, panoramic view of Genesis 1, the camera of Scripture zooms in. Genesis 2 is not a second, contradictory creation account, as some critics have alleged. Rather, it is a complementary narrative, shifting from the cosmic “what” to the personal “who” and “why.” If chapter 1 shows God as the transcendent Cosmic King,… Continue reading From Dust and Rib: Man’s Purpose in the Garden (Gen. 2:4–25)
In the Beginning, God: A Commentary on Creation’s Blueprint (Gen. 1:1–2:3)
A Word to the Reader: An Introduction to the Series Welcome, loved ones, to the beginning of a significant undertaking. This article marks the first step in a long and rewarding journey we will take together: a systematic, expository walk through the entirety of Sacred Scripture, from this first verse in Genesis to the last… Continue reading In the Beginning, God: A Commentary on Creation’s Blueprint (Gen. 1:1–2:3)
Mastering Wealth (Ecclesiastes 5:8–20)
In this eye-opening sermon on Ecclesiastes 5:8-20, Tony Arsenal tackles the challenging relationship between Christians and money. Drawing from the wisdom of “the Preacher,” he explores how wealth—while not inherently evil—can quickly become a destructive master rather than a useful tool. The sermon reveals the futility of chasing wealth for satisfaction, exposes the painful consequences… Continue reading Mastering Wealth (Ecclesiastes 5:8–20)
The Joy of Trials (James 1:1-18)
In this sermon, Tony Arsenal delves into James 1:1-18, offering an encouraging and theologically rich exploration of how Christians can find joy amidst trials. Addressing an audience of Jewish Christians scattered due to persecution, the book of James reveals the purpose of trials: to test and validate faith, producing steadfastness, sanctification, and ultimate conformity to… Continue reading The Joy of Trials (James 1:1-18)
Don’t Talk Back (James 1:19-27)
In this sermon, Tony Arsenal explores James 1:19-27, emphasizing the importance of receiving the Word with meekness, being doers of the Word, and demonstrating true religion through practical application. Arsenal begins by providing historical and theological context for the letter of James, highlighting its relevance to Jewish Christians in the dispersion who were facing persecution,… Continue reading Don’t Talk Back (James 1:19-27)