Recent content by Deacon

Well sort of…the Septuagint identifies the being as an “archistratēgos“ a commander-in-chief or an archangel. Then putting pieces together, (the multiple Moses/Joshua parallels), means this was either a divine messenger or the LORD himself. Rob

There is a reason why Michael might be associated with our LORD (not saying I agree with it though!) A passage in Joshua 5:13-15 fits into this discussion. In Joshua, chapter 5, where Joshua is about to begin the battle of Jericho, he confronts an angelic Commander/Prince/Leader. >Joshua...

If it was a freshman submission (without AI) I'd give it a C- ...and that's generous. Organized but lacking thoughtful meaning. Rob

Estimating a time period and knowing some historical background should generally not be relied upon to support an interpretation. Interpretation of a passage may be strongly effected by the presumed date of when a particular Old Testament text was written. Particularly with the Psalms, the...

The church where I serve started a 3-week Sunday morning session on Artificial Intelligence last week. I've been using the AI aspect in Logos Bible Software for more than a year now and find in immensely helpful. I believe that Logos has developed a responsible way to utilize the advancing...

An old thread but an updated textual commentary: [Matthew] 17:21 omit verse {A} After Matt. 17:20, the majority of Greek manuscripts read τοῦτο δὲ τὸ γένος οὐκ ἐκπορεύεται εἰ μὴ ἐν προσευχῇ καὶ νηστείᾳ (‘but this kind does not come out except by prayer and fasting’; 012 04 05 019 etc.). This...

That's a noble purpose, John. There certainly is a time for limiting AI's use. I live in the midst of Amish/Old-Order Mennonite community where they are quite cautious about technology. They desire to protect their community from modern conveniences that might intrude upon the simplify of their...

If a person uses a tool, they should learn about it and know how to use it properly. Someone unfamiliar with AI might assume it was a full-service tool, it's not. As noted, AI has strengths and weaknesses. John, you mention that you use Google a lot. Google uses a form of AI in its search...

These are the very reasons why students should be taught how to use it properly. Rob

Many people were martyred as the printing press was introduced - for a few of the same reasons that people are against AI. Rob

This past week Logos Bible Software updated their digital version of the ESV. As the ESV Preface reads: The ESV Translation Oversight Committee comments: "Briefly summarized, the committee made text changes to 36 Scripture passages involving 42 verses, resulting in a total of 68 word changes...

Open AI Question: What benefits does AI have for a college student? 1. Faster Understanding of Difficult Topics AI can: Break down complex concepts into simpler explanations Provide step-by-step solutions Offer examples tailored to your learning style It’s like having a 24/7 study partner...

Well, it's been awhile since I was a college student. I bought piles of costly books in college; I rarely opened some of them. AI might have allowed me to skim material and help me understand their usefulness. AI can help a student understand unfamiliar topics in a similar way to an...

‘Not using AI in any way’ may encourage originality but it doesn’t teach them how to use AI properly. I remember reading a book as a kid. I think it was called, ‘The Pushcart Wars’. The carts had to be made using hand tools, no power tools. As a reader you took the side of the group who used...

I would guess that a large percentage of the NEWS reported on various social media sites is fake. It's rather simple to use AI programs to generate media that "proves" something that isn't true. That doesn't mean all the News that is reported is fake. It means one MUST be wary and question...