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Jack P. Lewis

“The Gates of Hell Shall not Prevail against It” (Matthew 16:18): A Study of the History of Interpretation

  • Semi-Technical
  • Jack P. Lewis

How should the "gates of hell" be interpreted in Matthew 16:18? This article gives a history of the understanding of this text.

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The Offering of Abel (Genesis 4:4): A History of Interpretation

  • Semi-Technical
  • Jack P. Lewis

This essay reflects on the significance of the offering of Abel in Genesis 4:4. It offers a reflection of the history of interpretation beginning with early Jewish writers, continuing with the New Testament and early Christian writers, and into the modern period.

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The Woman's Seed (Genesis 3:15)

  • Technical
  • Jack P. Lewis

How was Genesis 3:15 interpreted throughout history? Does this verse contain a promise or does it actually form part of the curse on the serpent? Lewis gives an overview of the history of exegesis of this passage starting with the Scriptures, early Jewish writers, and the early church fathers, and continues until the Reformation and modern commentaries.

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The Days of Creation: An Historical Survey of Interpretation

  • Semi-Technical
  • Jack P. Lewis

How should the days of Genesis 1 be understood? Lewis presents a historical survey of how these days have been interpreted in Scripture, early Jewish interpretations, early Christian interpreters, allegorical interpretation, literal interpretation, rabbinic interpretation, etc.

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The gospel is the ground of the believer’s assurance, while the Holy Spirit is its cause. J. C. P. Cockerton
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