by Kevin Bauder | Apr 11, 2025 | In the Nick of Time
God planned to create the human race in His own image (Gen 1:26). He accomplished His plan in two steps. First, He fashioned the first human from the dust of the ground (Gen 2:7). Second, He breathed the breath of life into that first man. This inbreathing resulted in...
by Kevin Bauder | Apr 4, 2025 | In the Nick of Time
On the one hand, a driver runs a red light and speeds toward you; he misses you at the last instant. You know you are unable to pay a bill, but an unexpected check arrives in the mail. A long-standing affliction is suddenly healed and you experience relief. A distant...
by Kevin Bauder | Mar 28, 2025 | In the Nick of Time
The Bible describes the human spirit much as it describes the soul. Still, some differences do appear. Comparing these descriptions will help us grasp the relationship between the two. The Hebrew term for spirit is ruach. This word is also used for breath and wind....
by Kevin Bauder | Mar 21, 2025 | In the Nick of Time
What is the soul? The Hebrew word is nephesh; the Greek term is psuchē. The Hebrew word is first used for animals. In Genesis 1:21-22, God creates every living creature (nephesh hayah) that moves or swarms in the sea. In 1:24 the cattle bring forth living creatures...
by Kevin Bauder | Mar 14, 2025 | In the Nick of Time
Doctrinal controversies go in and out of style. Students of the Bible may debate an issue at one time but find it boring at some later point. Sometimes disputes cool off for a while. They flare up again when someone works out a new potential implication of the...
by Kevin Bauder | Mar 7, 2025 | In the Nick of Time
The first two days of March were mild, with temperatures into the 50s Fahrenheit but strong winds. The next day brought changes, and then on Tuesday the snow began to fall. Snow was still coming down Wednesday morning, and the winds had picked up to blizzard velocity....
