Month: March 2026

Hardening, Hardness of Heart In the Scriptures various aspects of human anatomy are used to define the whole person, but the most frequently used is heart. The heart is the seat of emotion ( Psalm 25:1 ; Prov 14:10 ; Isa 66:14 ; John 14:1 ; Rom 9:2 ), intelligence ( Prov 16:1 ; Luke 9:47 ), morality ( Psalm 58:2 ; Rom 1:24 ), human choice ( Deut 8:2 ; Luke 21:34 ; Acts 11:23 ), and one’s… Continue reading Hardening, Hardness of Heart

Haggai, Theology of – Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology The prophets Haggai and Zechariah joined forces in 520 b.c. to encourage the rebuilding of the temple following the Babylonian exile. After the Persian king Cyrus had allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem in 538 b.c., work on the foundation of the temple was… Continue reading Haggai, Theology of

Habakkuk, Theology of The prophet Habakkuk faced the violence and injustice of King Jehoiakim (609-597 see Jer 22:13-18 ) as well as the cruel onslaught of Babylonia. Interestingly the book that bears his name begins with an extended description of the coming of the Chaldeans. This has an unsettling effect on Habakkuk ( 1:6-11 ), causing him to focus… Continue reading Habakkuk, Theology of

Greatness Something or someone that is larger in size, quality, or quantity may be called “great.” It is a term used for something beyond the ordinary. In the Bible, God, humans, and Christ receive this designation with theological significance. God. The Bible describes God as the greatest of gods ( Deut 10:17 ); his greatness is unsearchable… Continue reading Greatness

Genesis, Theology of The theology of Genesis can be studied on three levels. The first level of study focuses on its message in and of itself. This is the attempt to determine what the meaning of the book is apart from its place in the larger canon of Scripture, and particularly relates to the question… Continue reading Genesis, Theology of

Gentleness Sensitivity of disposition and kindness of behavior, founded on strength and prompted by love. The Old Testament. Gentleness is suggested by the waters of a stream ( Isa 8:6 ) or by wine flowing over lips and teeth ( So 7:9 ). It stands in contrast to baseness ( Deuteronomy 28:54 Deuteronomy 28:56 ), harshness ( 2 Sam 18:5 ), and wildness ( Job… Continue reading Gentleness