and Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary Ph.D., Harvard University) is a preeminent Old Testament scholar. BRUCE WALTKE (B.A., Houghton College Th.M. His instrumental work in the preparation of the Old Testament portion of the New American Standard Bible has gained wide acclaim and positioned him as a world-renowned scholar. He authored numerous books, including In the Shadow of the Cross, The Epistle to the Hebrews: A Study Manual, and Survey of Old Testament Introduction. (1916-2004), (B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Harvard University B.D., Princeton Theological Seminary L.L.B., Suffolk Law School) was a biblical scholar, theologian, educator, and author. He is co-author of Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament, and is the author of The Inspiration and Canonicity of the Bible, Introductory Hebrew Grammar, and Man: God's Eternal Creation. Harris served as chairman of the Committee on Bible Translation which produced the New International Version. Widely known and respected for his biblical scholarship, he completed significant work in the study of theology and science, particularly dealing with creation and evolution. and Th.M., Westminster Theological Seminary Ph.D., Dropsie University) served as Professor of Old Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary. LAIRD HARRIS (1911-2008) (B.S., University of Delaware M.A., University of Pennsylvania Th.B. The new edition of this monumental reference work combines two volumes into one, now making it even easier to use. Virtually exhaustive bibliographies of published material relating to the words discussed are also included, as is a special section of Aramaic words used in the Old Testament. The articles focus on theological meanings of importance and do not include lengthy, technical, linguistic discussions.
There are more than 1,400 articles written by 43 Old Testament scholars, plus some 400 sub-entries giving definitions only. The busy pastor or earnest Christian worker who has neither the time nor the background for detailed technical study, yet desires to understand important terms, will enjoy this practical resource. Keyed to Strong's Concordance, the Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament has been a longtime favorite of serious students of the Bible-pastors and laypeople alike. This extensive scholarly work includes discussions of every Hebrew word of theological significance in the Old Testament, plus brief definitions of all other words found in the Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB) Hebrew Lexicon. As we read in Romans 3:13, if the poison of asps is under the lips of a professing Christian, destruction and misery are sure to follow.For busy yet serious students of the Old Testament When Christians behave like sinners, it is a stain on the churches and a mockery of Christ. The Holy Spirit will enable us to behave in a Christ-like way. They need to repent of their bad behavior, make amends, and seek God for the refilling of His Holy Spirit.
If a professing Christian behaves like an unbeliever, they are carnal and need correction. Nobody is more spiritual than they are Christ-like.
Perhaps it’s time to ask the congregation, How do you treat one another? Do you make fun of your fellow brothers and sisters? Are you critical of things that don’t amount to anything? Do you judge people by their speech or their appearance? Do you judge them by how wealthy or poor they are? Are you critical of others when you should be having compassion for them? Or, more pointedly, Are you sitting in the seat of the scornful? A person could be going through hard times and don’t need criticism. We should never judge people as described in this article.