WHAT DOES PAUL MEAN BY “ADOPTION AS SONS” IN ROMANS 8 AND 9?

Definition, Illustrations, and Usage of υἱοθεσία The Greek word that Paul uses in Romans 8:15 when speaking of the believer’s position in Christ is υἱοθεσία. It is a compound from υἱός “son,” and τίθημι “to set, place.” While the English word “adoption” can help the English reader to understand what Paul is saying in chapter… Continue reading WHAT DOES PAUL MEAN BY “ADOPTION AS SONS” IN ROMANS 8 AND 9?

APOLOGETIC METHOD AND THE BOOK OF ACTS

Introduction I will begin by defining apologetics and discussing two apologetic methods. Then, the researcher will introduce several other opinions concerning apologetics and apologetic methods to help support the definition. First, Geisler will give insight into two common methods of apologetics. Second, VanTil’s presuppositional apologetic method will be summarized. Third, Lars Dahle will show that… Continue reading APOLOGETIC METHOD AND THE BOOK OF ACTS