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Pastors and Laypeople in Partnership to Advance Christ's Kingdom
(2013)
Professor Sorum gives a compelling argument for renewed efforts in equipping for lay service. He illustrates the pitfalls that both pastor and laity fall into, but also shows how those are overcome by Christ’s sacrifice ...
Exegetical Brief: Matthew 11:12 Heaven's Forceful Kingdom and Earth's Violent Men
(2013)
Professor Sorum takes a closer look at the exegetical difficulties in Matthew 11:12 and especially focuses in on (biazetai) and (harpazousin). He then presents the the three main translational options and closes with these ...
Exegetical Brief: 1 Thessalonians 2:1 "Our Visit to You was Not a Failure"
(2011)
In this exegetical essay Professor Sorum explores how 1 Thessalonians 2:1 emphasizes the power of God’s Word. The power is very evident. The phrase οὐ κενὴ comforts all who labor in cultures in which power is king. God’s ...
Exegetical Brief: Man or Servant in 2 Timothy 3:17?
(2014)
Professor Sorum examines the use of the phrase ὁ τοῦ θεοῦ ἄνθρωπος in 2 Timothy and draws out many rich truths. The Greek phrase ὁ τοῦ θεοῦ ἄνθρωπος is especially rich and precious in 2 Timothy 3:17. With it Paul powerfully ...
Revelation 14:8 - An Anger Cup Full of Wrath Wine
(2015)
This exegetical brief focuses on this portion of Revelation 14: ἐκ τοῦ οἴνου τοῦ θυμοῦ. Of primary concern is how the various translations treat τοῦ θυμοῦ. It explains the five different approaches to its translation and ...