Old Testament

In this article, Adonijah: A Prince’s Ambition and a King’s Justice, we journey into one of the most compelling yet tragic episodes in Israel’s royal history. Adonijah, the fourth son of King David, made a bold attempt to claim the throne even as David’s reign was drawing to a close. While his initial rebellion was met with mercy, his later request for Abishag the Shunammite sealed his fate. This study walks through the biblical narrative in 1 Kings 1–2, uncovering the political maneuverings, ancient customs, and theological significance behind Solomon’s decision to have his brother executed. More than a story of palace intrigue, this account reveals timeless lessons about leadership, ambition, justice, and the preservation of God’s ordained authority.

This theological article explores the Ten Plagues of Egypt as recorded in Exodus 7–12, revealing them not merely as acts of divine punishment but as a deliberate, systematic confrontation against the gods of Egypt. Each plague is shown to be a targeted judgment on a specific deity, exposing their impotence in contrast to the unmatched power of the LORD God of Israel. With pastoral reflections, scriptural exposition, and cultural-historical insights, this work highlights God's sovereign deliverance, His covenant faithfulness, and the enduring message of hope for believers today.

In this thoughtful narrative response, Dr. Robert C. Crowder explores two frequently asked questions about Cain and Abel from Genesis 4—how old they were at the time of Abel’s death, and whether the land of Nod was a populated city. Writing as a conservative, dispensational, Baptist theologian, Dr. Crowder offers a biblically grounded, theologically sound, and pastorally sensitive explanation of early human history, the rise of civilization, and God’s ongoing redemptive plan—even in the wake of sin.

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