Category Archives: Bible Overview

Author : Keith Sharp Married To Christ In his letter to the saints in Rome, the apostle Paul presents as his theme, the gospel, God’s power to save all who believe (Romans 1:16-17). This is equivalent to justification by faith … Continue reading →

Author : Keith Sharp The Whole Law Typically our denominational friends distinguish between the “ceremonial law” and the “moral law” in the Old Testament. They contend the moral law has been the same from the very beginning and remains the … Continue reading →

Author : Keith Sharp You Shall Love Your Neighbor As Yourself The last six requirements of the Ten Commandments regulate our relationships with each other. They are summarized by the command “you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Leviticus 19:18; … Continue reading →

Author : Keith Sharp You Shall Love The Lord Your God Since the law is the expressed will of God as the Lord of Israel, it revealed to Israel His holy nature (Exodus 19:5-6; Leviticus 19:1-2; Deuteronomy 7:6). The lives … Continue reading →

Author : Keith Sharp The Great Commandments Then one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, perceiving that He had answered them well, asked Him, ‘Which is the first commandment of all?’ Jesus answered him, ‘The first … Continue reading →

Author : Keith Sharp One of the political furors between “conservatives” and “liberals” in American society is whether or not the Ten Commandments should be displayed in public buildings such as schools and court houses. Why are the Ten Commandments … Continue reading →

Author : Keith Sharp AuthorMoses is the author of the book of Deuteronomy (1:1-5). Chapter 34 was probably appended by Joshua after the death of Moses. NameThe name “Deuteronomy” means second law and is taken from the Septuagint (Greek) translation … Continue reading →

Author : Keith Sharp AuthorMoses wrote the book of Numbers (1:1). NameThe book receives its name from the “numberings” (censuses) of Israel recorded in the book. The first census was of the original generation which left Egypt, who perished in … Continue reading →

Author : Keith Sharp AuthorMoses also wrote the book of Leviticus (1:1; 7:37-38; 14:1-2; cf. Matthew 8:2-4). NameThe name “Leviticus” indicates the subject matter pertains to the tribe of Levi, the priestly tribe. AudienceLeviticus was written to Israel (1:2).

Author : Keith Sharp AuthorMoses is the author of the book of Exodus (17:14; 34:27) as well as the rest of the Pentateuch. NameThe name “Exodus” is from the Greek word meaning “way out” or “departure.” Thus, it is the … Continue reading →