Dr. Eitan Bar

Is Genesis 3 truly about God killing an animal as a form of “substitutionary atonement” or does it carry an entirely different meaning? By analyzing biblical context and symbolism, we may uncover the truth.

Biblical love encompasses closeness, free will, and sacrifice, reflecting the depth of God’s affection for humanity. It embodies selflessness, patience, and kindness, fostering true connection and unity. Embracing biblical love empowers individuals to make choices that honor relationships and promote growth, ultimately reflecting divine love in our lives.

God’s holiness is often mentioned in the Bible, and it’s a characteristic that we should strive to emulate. However, the true meaning of holiness may not be fully understood. In this regard, a particular Hebrew word can provide a valuable insight into what holiness truly entails.

Gossip and “keeping a record of wrongs” are closely intertwined, reflecting a failure to grasp the grace of God fully. When people gossip, they often do so from a place of insecurity and fear. This is particularly prevalent among religious individuals who are constantly anxious about their afterlife and their …

The doctrine of Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA) has long been a cornerstone of the Reformed Calvinistic theological framework. It later became the “gospel message” of several post-reformation protestant denominations, such as Baptist, Evangelical, and Pentecostal. What is Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA)? Penal Substitutionary Atonement was developed during the Protestant Reformation …

Many evangelists preach that God is so holy that He cannot even look upon sin, leading to a permanent separation between God and humanity. But is this really true? This article explores the concept of God’s holiness and how it relates to His love, mercy, and grace towards sinners.

Here, Yeshua wasn’t advocating for a particular political stance. While Yeshua was undoubtedly a Jew living in the land of Israel, occupied and oppressed by the Romans, he never engaged in the politics of borders, soil, and land. Instead, His focus was on much deeper matters: the human heart. The …

Explore eight compelling reasons why Jesus’ sacrifice stands out as superior to the Levitical sacrifices of the Old Testament. This illuminating comparison sheds light on the unique qualities of Christ’s atoning death and its transformative impact on our relationship with God.

Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention …

The Bible is the foundation and Truth we extract and develop theological concepts from. Theology can be approached from two distinct perspectives. One viewpoint is rooted in the idea that all essential theological understanding has already been revealed. Proponents of this perspective value the wisdom and insights of early Church …

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)

At their core, biblical narratives are far from simplistic or rudimentary recountings of historical events. They are intricate literary creations that employ sophisticated narrative techniques to convey their messages. The Bible’s narrative structure, with its interweaving of plotlines and meticulous character development, serves more than just a storytelling function—it embeds …

The figure of Satan, or “the satan” (Hebrew: הַשָּׂטָן), appears in the Hebrew Bible primarily as an accuser or adversary, rather than the fully developed devil figure seen in later Christian theology. The term “satan” is derived from a Hebrew verb meaning “to obstruct” or “to oppose.” In the Old …

At first, during the first century, the distinction between Jews and Christians was not as clear-cut as it is today. Christianity initially emerged as a Jewish movement from within Judaism, with many of its early followers, including Jesus and his disciples, being Jews.

My 2019 book, “Refuting Rabbinic Objections to Christianity,”  addressed Judaism’s most common objections to Christianity. Therefore, I will only briefly address Judaism’s two most significant objections to Christ in this book. The first objection concerns the triune God and the divinity of Christ, while the second is the claim that …