Michael Huffman
Michael is a teacher and writer in Bible and Christian Theology. He has been a youth director, pastor, high school Religious Education teacher, and Bible lecturer in various contexts for most of his adult life. He enjoys good conversation, listening to stories, learning about other cultures and religions, playing with his four children, cooking, hiking, and archery.
Articles by Michael Huffman
Are There Hierarchies of Angels and Demons in the Bible?Creatures of the spiritual world interact in complex ways in the Bible. There is evidence that some of these beings have more power than others.
What Does the Bible Say About the Fate of Angels and Demons?The Bible references the activities of spiritual beings frequently. But what does it say about what the future of angels and demons?
The Bible references the activities of spiritual beings frequently. But what does it say about what the future of angels and demons?
How Angels and Demons Interact with Humans in the BibleIn the Bible, angels and demons influence human life in unexpected ways. Discover what Scripture really says about these spiritual beings.
In the Bible, angels and demons influence human life in unexpected ways. Discover what Scripture really says about these spiritual beings.
Everything You Need to Know About the Ten CommandmentsThe Ten Commandments are an influential part of Western moral consciousness. How is this list of laws presented in the Bible?
The Ten Commandments are an influential part of Western moral consciousness. How is this list of laws presented in the Bible?
Who Is Lilith and Did Adam Have a Wife Before Eve?Gaps and clues in the Genesis creation stories have invited speculation that Adam had a wife named Lilith before Eve was created. Who was she?
Gaps and clues in the Genesis creation stories have invited speculation that Adam had a wife named Lilith before Eve was created. Who was she?
Who Was the Only Sole-Ruling Queen in Biblical History?Athaliah is the only queen in biblical Israel’s history who ruled by herself. But readers may find her story intriguing for other reasons as well.
What Does the Bible Say About Polygamy?Marriage exclusively between two individuals is often associated the Western world with Judeo-Christian norms. But the Bible never explicitly forbids polygamy.
Marriage exclusively between two individuals is often associated the Western world with Judeo-Christian norms. But the Bible never explicitly forbids polygamy.
Why Is Goliath Killed Twice in the Bible?Despite the fame of David’s sling and stone, the Hebrew Bible says that David killed Goliath twice—once by sling and again by sword. Why?
Here’s Why John the Baptist Was Called the Greatest ProphetJesus declared John the Baptist to be the greatest prophet who ever lived. Who was he? And what made him unique?
Jesus declared John the Baptist to be the greatest prophet who ever lived. Who was he? And what made him unique?
What Happened to Mary, the Mother of Jesus?As the mother of Jesus, Mary is one of the New Testament’s most important figures. But what happened to her after Jesus’s lifetime?
What Does the Bible Say about Human Sacrifice?Though biblical law forbids it, human sacrifice occurs in several places in the Hebrew Bible. Sometimes the narrator condemns it; other times it escapes judgment.
Though biblical law forbids it, human sacrifice occurs in several places in the Hebrew Bible. Sometimes the narrator condemns it; other times it escapes judgment.
What Is Christian Pacifism? Exploring Non-Violent ResistanceChristians have assessed the morality of violence in various ways. One view—perhaps Christianity’s oldest—is that violence is prohibited for Christians.
Christians have assessed the morality of violence in various ways. One view—perhaps Christianity’s oldest—is that violence is prohibited for Christians.