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Author: Marc Bates
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Historiography and the Promise-Plan: The Tools, Rules, and Architecture of Biblical Historical Inquiry
A study of the tools, rules, and architecture of biblical historical inquiry within the promise-plan.
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Genesis 21: An Exegetical and Biblical-Theological Commentary
An exegetical and biblical-theological commentary on Genesis 21.
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Text-Immanent Reading and the Direction of Interpretation
A study of text-immanent reading and the direction of biblical interpretation.
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The Reasonable Step: Bridging Epistemology, Logic, and Faith within the Canonical Promise-Plan of God
A study of epistemology, logic, and faith within the canonical promise-plan.
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The Hellenistic Matrix and the Word Made Greek
The Septuagint emerged within Hellenistic Jewish life and became a major scriptural resource for the New Testament. This study examines its Alexandrian setting, translation models, textual plurality, and role in the promise-plan.
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The Virgin Birth in Christian–Muslim Polemics
The Gospels and Qurʾān affirm Mary’s virginal conception while assigning it different theological meanings. This study compares the narratives, Christological titles, Late Antique parallels, and the event’s place within the biblical promise-plan.
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God as Abba
Divine fatherhood reaches its canonical climax in adoption through Messiah. This study examines Abba, the two sons of Luke 15, and grace that confronts alienation and performance while preserving Israel’s calling.
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Hidden Harvest
Mark’s seed growing secretly portrays the kingdom’s hidden growth and sudden harvest. This study weighs Jubilee resonances, human limits, and inaugurated eschatology while resisting both speculative allegory and passive quietism.
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The Practice of Extracting a Single Verse
Reading 2 Corinthians 13:5 within Paul’s apostolic controversy changes the question of assurance. This study examines how isolated proof texts can turn a contextual argument into anxious, performance-based self-scrutiny.
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Exodus 18: An Exegetical and Biblical-Theological Commentary
Exodus 18 connects deliverance with covenant community: Jethro’s confession, shared worship, and wise delegation prepare redeemed Israel for Sinai and its vocation as a kingdom of priests.