Daily Archives: August 15, 2025

White Paper: “Physician, Heal Thyself” — A Biblical Principle for Self-Examination Before Calling for Change

Posted on August 15, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The proverb “Physician, heal thyself” appears in Luke 4:23, attributed to Jesus as a common saying He anticipates His listeners will direct toward Him. This aphorism functions as both a cultural idiom and a moral principle: those who … Continue reading →

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White Paper: “A Dog Returns to Its Vomit” and “A Pig Returns to the Mire” — Peter’s Metaphor in Biblical and Ancient Literary Context

Posted on August 15, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary In 2 Peter 2:22, the apostle closes a sharp denunciation of apostate teachers with two vivid images: “The dog returns to its own vomit, and the sow, after washing herself, returns to wallow in the mire.” These paired … Continue reading →

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