What Does Probation Mean? Here are definitions according to each model of the gospel. Traditional Legal Model – A period of time allotted by God at the end of which He will examine our life record and determine whether to save us or not. Biblical Healing Model – The opportunity given by God for us […]
What is the Meaning of Romans 5:8? That must say something very significant about the level of God’s love for us. But let’s look more closely at the meaning of Romans 5:8 and the following verses. The meaning of Romans 5:8-10 is that it is an important reconciliation passage: “But God commendeth his love toward […]
What is the Biblical Meaning of Reconciliation? The Biblical meaning of reconciliation is similar in the two models; the real difference is in how reconciliation between God and man is achieved and whether it is a one-way or two-way change in relationship. Traditional Legal Model – Reconciliation happens with the death of Christ allowing God […]
1 Timothy 2:5 Meaning This page looks at the 1 Timothy 2:5 meaning of mediator/intercessor/advocate according to both gospel models. Traditional Legal Model – The intercessor, Christ, works on our behalf because we are not capable of dealing directly with the Father, the Divine Judge. Being both man and God, Jesus can bridge the gap […]
Mark of the Beast Defined Traditional Legal Model – Mark as in “the mark of the beast” is often connected with Sunday worship. Sometimes (incorrectly) it is seen as an outward symbol on the forehead. Biblical Healing Model – There is the day of worship connection but mark, in this context, is also connected to […]
What Does Glory Mean? The word “glory” appears many times in the Bible in connection with God but what does glory mean? “Glory” has two primary meanings. One is the physical aspect – brightness, beauty, shining etc and is common to both models. The other, more related to character and also common to both, has […]
John the Baptist Misunderstood God and His Role in Vengeance Note this is a supplementary page to the Character of God and the Gospel Glossary definition for vengeance and illustrates how John the Baptist misunderstood God regarding His vengeance. Let’s look at a Biblical case of misunderstanding the vengeance of God. Did John the Baptist […]
Biblical Vengeance Note: this definition focuses on the vengeance of God towards sinners. Traditional Legal Model – Biblical vengeance is God inflicting punishment on the sinner in order to satisfy justice. Biblical Healing Model – God allowing the sinner to experience the natural consequences of his choice to break the law in order to help […]
How God Destroys can be illustrated in this scenario by Fred Wright. It helps our understanding of the question of whether God is a destroyer. Atomic Power Plant Illustration At this point two questions are apt to arise. The first is: After all, what is the essential difference between the direct act of destroying, or […]
Note: this page is focused not so much on the meaning of the word destroyer as it is on who the destroyer is in scripture. Traditional Legal Model – The destroyer is Satan at times and God is at other times in order to maintain His justice. Biblical Healing Model – The destroyer is always […]
