Morris Inch

How to Study The Bible

Persons err in using an incorrect approach to the study of Scripture. This article attemps a brief guideline as a much needed corrective. 1. Salvation History Initially, the article sketches salvation history in terms of the patriarchs, prophets, and apostles. It then discusses Scripture as event plus interpretation. . 2. Literary Genre Wisdom literature provides an introduction to literary considerations. Various... (posted by Morris 2 years 35 days ago.)

The Garden Tomb

Having resided in Jerusalem for four years, I am no stranger to the Garden Tomb . Thought by some to be the location for Jesus' burial, it is an inviting place for Christian reflection. However, the fact that the tomb dates to an earlier period puts the claim in doubt-especially in that it was described as a new tomb (Matt. 27:60). The Church of the Holy Sepulcher (alternatively described as The Church of the Resurrection by Eastern... (posted by Morris 2 years 52 days ago.)

Jesus of Nazareth

Jesus was a common name, alluding to God as Savior. There were at least five High Priests that shared that name. Moreover, the Jewish historian Josephus notes about twenty persons named Jesus , ten of whom were contemporary with Jesus of Nazareth. Coming from Nazareth was not calculated to commend him as an important personage. It was thought for a place to be of significance, it had to be mentioned in the Old Testament text.... (posted by Morris 2 years 80 days ago.)

In Memorial

I recently received word that Joe Santos had passed away. He was for many years a deacon in the Union Square Baptist Church of Somerville, Massachusetts. The church had at one time been the sponsor of a Portugese speaking congregation. When the second generation became more comfortable with English, the elderly were left to fend for themselves. Joe would on occasion hold a communion service in the home of one of these parishioners. By way of... (posted by Morris 2 years 85 days ago.)