Tag: bible
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What does it mean in Revelation 21:1 when it says, “…and the sea was no more.”?
What is the significance of this phrase and why is this particular aspect of creation noted as not existing anymore in the new earth? The best I can tell is that many times throughout scripture the sea is pictured of chaos, raging, needin…
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Did Malachi 4:5, 6 prophesy the coming of John the Baptist?
Malachi 4:5 “See, I will send the prophet Elijah to you before that great and dreadful day of the Lord comes. 6He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents; or else I will come a…
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NTEB RADIO BIBLE STUDY: The Day Of The Lord And The Time Of Jacob’s Trouble Explained
The Day of Christ and the Day of the Lord could not be more different, one shows you the Pretrib Rapture and the other Jacob’s Trouble There is a reason why lost men mock Bible prophecy, and there is a reason why lukewarm Christians avoid preaching on the Day of the Lord. It is because…
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THE BIBLE BELIEVERS SUNDAY SERVICE: Don’t Look Back!
Stop Longing For What Once Enslaved You And Start Rejoicing In Where God Is Taking You, Don’t Look Back! The Bible is a Book that moves forward, not backwards. It was first written in Aramaic, then Hebrew, then in Greek and put into Old Syriac, Old Latin, Old German and finally in Old English. God…
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In what sense is God ‘Holy’?
Question: If ‘Holy’, (ἅγιος at Biblehub.com, and at logeion.uchicago.edu), is interpreted as ‘separated unto’, ‘consecrated’, ‘dedicated to’, or ‘sacred’, then in what sense can God be considered Holy? Is this a contradiction if God is not…
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Can “full of sweet wine” (Acts 2:13) be viewed as an assessment by not -understanding “others” of the message or its sound of “speaking in tongues?
Text: Acts 2:13 (YTL) "And others mocking said, They are full of sweet wine."
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How should the Greek word for evangelism in Mt. 11:4-5, Lu. 9:6, Acts 8:36, Gal. 1:8, et al. be translated?
The Greek word euanggelidzo is used 135x, while the word for pastoring is used only 15x (and only 4x does it apply to shepherding a church). Yet this word is most always translated as "preach" or "proclaim." Does this…
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Are we sure the Sabbath was/is always on a Saturday, and why are there not names of days in the Bible?
If we read the Bible, God’s days start at sunset. God’s months start with a new moon (lunar calendar). The Jews in the O.T. & N.T. followed God’s lunar calendar, based on the new moon. The seventh day, the Sabbath, was never on the sam…
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NTEB RADIO BIBLE STUDY: The Day Of Christ And The Pretribulation Rapture Of The Church Explained
The Day of Christ and the Day of the Lord could not be more different, one shows you the Pretrib Rapture and the other Jacob’s Trouble There is a growing insistence in modern Christianity that the rapture of the Church can happen at any moment, with nothing needing to take place beforehand. It sounds comforting,…
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THE BIBLE BELIEVERS SUNDAY SERVICE: Sunday Morning Rapture
The Bible doctrine of the Pretribulation Rapture of the body of Christ is an oft-ignored and much maligned subject here at the end of the falling away The blessed hope of every born again Bible believer living in the Church Age dispensation is the Pretribulation Rapture, or catching away, of the body of Christ. Paul…
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What is the significance of the little book/scroll that John and Ezekiel must eat (Rev. 10:10, Ezek. 2:9-3:3)?
There are two references to these "little books" or "scrolls", one in the Book of Revelation: Revelation 10:2: "and having in his hand a little scroll being open. And he placed his right foot upon the sea, and the…
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What did Jesus mean when he said, Forgive them “for they know not what they do”?
Luke 23:34 (DRA) (emphasis added) 34 And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. But they, dividing his garments, cast lots. Addressing the Father, Jesus acknowledges God’s ability to forgive their sin (…
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Tetelestai – What did Jesus really say in John 19:30 assuming he spoke Aramaic or Hebrew?
I have been researching for a long time John 19:30, more specifically the word Tetelestai (τετελεσται) in the Greek. But recently came across the topic of the Hebrew Gospels (possible late translations) and is fascinating. What did Jesus…
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What is the Seal God places on the foreheads of the 144,000 in Revelation 7? Sealed by the Holy Spirit or the word Emet (Truth)?
I am trying to determine exactly what the Seal placed on the 144,000 by God was. I have heard two directions and I want to see what everyone else might say. The word Truth or Emet would be in John’s style, but others assume the Holy Spirit…
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Do original languages in Greek and Hebrew Bible texts use formal or informal language where traditional translations in English used Thee and Thou?
After reading various comments re: use of Thee and Thou vis-a-vis accuracy of translations to modern (not Elizabethan) English, all very informative, I am still wondering if the original texts of Hebrew and Greek Bible used a distinctly di…
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Is there a chronological issue in Genesis 25,26 and 27?
In Genesis 25 we meet Isaac who marries Rebecca. Rebecca conceives and gives birth to twins Esau and Jacob. Isaac is above sixty years of age when the chapter closes. Genesis 25 NASB 20 and Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah, …
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Is Revelation 3:16 a warning about the possibility of losing one’s salvation?
Revelation 3:14-22 (ESV): 14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. 15 “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you w…
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Are the 70 weeks of Daniel and Jeremiah prophecies about the Babylonian exile of the 6th century BC or about the age of the Messiah?
Jeremiah ostensibly predicted that Israel would be destroyed and be in captivity to Babylon for 70 years: [Jer 25:11 NLT] 11 This entire land will become a desolate wasteland. Israel and her neighboring lands will serve the king of Babylo…
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Does Romans 3:31 refer to the Law or the law?
In Romans 3:21, most English translations distinguish the two uses of νόμος (law) by capitalizing the second: Νυνὶ δὲ χωρὶς νόμου δικαιοσύνη θεοῦ πεφανέρωται μαρτυρουμένη ὑπὸ τοῦ νόμου καὶ τῶν προφητῶν, (NA28) But now the righteousness of…
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3/16/26 – Ep. 7279 – Global War, Global Control, and Bible Prophecy
Global tensions are raising fears of world war as leaders push for stronger global governance. Rapid advances in technology and financial systems are also sparking questions about the coming Mark […]
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What did the Jewish exorcists do wrong in Acts 19:13
In Acts 19, there were a few traveling Jews that had heard Paul was removing demons by the name of Jesus, so they attempted to do the same: "Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evi…
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Why is Jezebel mentioned in Revelation 2: 20?
Now I assume that this the same Jezebel from both 1st and 2nd Kings, but what exactly is she representing? Is it just the sexual immorality that the Corrupt Church that John is speaking of? Or is there more to it that I am missing?
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THE BIBLE BELIEVERS SUNDAY SERVICE: For God So Loved The World
John 3:16 in your King James Bible gives you Paul’s gospel in a single verse and can save your soul in the time it takes to read it, and believe it! One of the most amazing things about John 3:16, the verse that I got saved on 35 years ago, is that it makes the…
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Remission of Sins: How Can Mark 1:4, etc be reconciled with Hebrews 9:22?
The gospels of Mark and Luke both portray John the Baptist’s ministry as being done "for the remission of sins": John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. (Mark 1:4) And …
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Why did God impute righteousness to Abraham? Does Paul conflate Genesis 15 and Genesis 17 in Romans 4?
Paul states in Romans 4:22 that there was a reason that righteousness was imputed to Abraham (‘therefore’). The reason (or reasons) are stated in 4:16-21: He believed God (who quickens the dead and calls those things that be not as thoug…
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Is Jesus the λόγος in Hebrews 4:12?
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart ( Hebrews 4:12 NIV). The italicized phrase …
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The Bridgeport Correctional Center In Connecticut Processes Thousands Of Inmates Each Year And Their Goal Is A Bible For Every Prisoner Who Wants One
Thousands of inmates are processed and sent out through the Bridgeport Correctional Center each year, and they need a Bible to take with them as they go The Bridgeport Correctional Center in Connecticut is a high-security facility located at 1106 North Ave Bridgeport, CT 06604, managing a diverse and predominantly pre-trial population. It serves as…
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How does the KJV translate Revelation 16:16?
KJV Revelation 16 : 16 And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon. Revelation 16:16 ESV And they assembled them at the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon. Revelation16:16 NIV Then they gat…
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The Most Misunderstood Third of the Bible :: By Joe Hawkins
Why the End Times Confuse So Many Christians For a topic that occupies nearly a third of the Bible, the end times remain one of the most misunderstood areas of Scripture. Many Christians care deeply about God’s Word, attend church faithfully, and read their Bibles regularly, yet still feel uncertain when the conversation turns to…
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Who is the prophetess in Isaiah 8:3?
The bible doesn’t seem to give much information for who “the prophetess” in Isaiah 8:3 is. Who is she? Many seem to assert that she is his wife, but cite no evidence to support this. The word הַנְּבִיאָ֜ה (the prophetess) occurs 5 times …
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Historical Context and Fulfillment of Isaiah 7:8
Isaiah 7:8 (NET) reads: For Syria’s leader is Damascus, and the leader of Damascus is Rezin. Within sixty-five years Ephraim will no longer exist as a nation. As the IVP OT Commentary points out: From 735, the date of these eve…
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Is Psalm 110:6-7 an allusion to Judges 7:4-8?
BSB Psalm 110: 6He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead; He will crush the leaders far and wide. 7He will drink from the brook by the road; therefore He will lift up His head. NIV Judges 7:4But the Lord said to Gideon, …
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In Matthew 11:12 what does it mean for the kingdom of heaven to “suffer violence”?
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. (Matthew 11:12, NKJV) What does this verse mean?
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Luke 1:20 why plural demonstrative
Why “these things” in Lk 1:20 when only the birth of John the Baptist and not the “things” he would do seems sufficient for Zacharias’ voice to return?
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Luke 3:1 “In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar” – convention for counting years (NOT what the actual A.D. year was)
1In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilen…
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Jacob’s blessing prophesy of Benjamin
What are credible interpretations of Jacob’s prophecy about Benjamin? Gen 49:27 “Benjamin is a ravenous wolf, in the morning devouring the prey and at evening dividing the spoil?” Is there evidence of fulfillment in the biblical record o…
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What are the Hebrew/OT/Aramaic equivalents of the words ἀπιστία (unbelief) or ἄπιστος (unbelieving), such as in Romans 4:20? [closed]
I am struck that these words/concepts are used frequently in the New Testament by speakers (Jesus and Paul among others, including Romans 4:20), who would have been (presumably) speaking/thinking in Aramaic/Hebrew, and approaching their th…
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Inheritance of the Elect by Pastor Arnold Murray The Bible…
Inheritance of the Elect by Pastor Arnold Murray The Bible tells us we are rich. Some might question this fact in light of their…
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Is there any distinction in the Greek between “Praying in/with the Spirit” from Ephesians 6:18 & the similar words in 1 Corinthians 14:15?
In Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians Paul indicates that he prefers to pray both in (or with) the Spirit and in (or with) the mind. τί οὖν ἐστίν; προσεύξομαι τῷ πνεύματι, προσεύξομαι δὲ καὶ τῷ νοΐ· ψαλῶ τῷ πνεύματι, ψαλῶ δὲ καὶ τῷ…
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In 1 Cor 14:3-5 what was the nature of the prophecies being given in Corinth?
Paul speaks at length to the Corinthians about the penchant for becoming a celebrity preacher fan club: [1Co 1:10-12 NLT] (10) I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony wi…
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Strong’s 203 ἀκροβυστία uncircumcision and bible translations in general
The more mature I get in my faith, the more I realize love and faith matter above all else, and the works that are the product of true faith are good: too to feed the poor and visit the orphans and widows. Yet I also recognize that words m…
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What do Jesus’ words in Matthew 16:18 mean with respect to his Church never being defeated by the powers of hell?
Jesus said, "I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it" – Matthew 16:18 KJV. I’m not so concerned with whether the English translation should better state ‘Hades,’ and ‘overcome,’ unless that has …..
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NTEB RADIO BIBLE STUDY: The Bible Is Crystal Clear That Peace Is Not Coming To Israel And The Middle East Under Donald Trump Or Anyone Else Until Jesus Comes
There is zero chance of peace coming to Israel and the Middle East until the Prince of Peace Jesus Christ comes back The nations of the world can gather their leaders, sign their agreements, proclaim billions in humanitarian aid, and even form grand bodies like Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace — but until Jesus…
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THE BIBLE BELIEVERS SUNDAY SERVICE: Israel, Iran and Waiting On the Lord In The Last Days
As Bible believers, we are commanded to serve the Lord Jesus Christ as we wait for His return regardless of global events happening around us in Israel and Iran We are currently watching the incredible events unfolding in the Middle East, and they all point to the fulfillment of Bible prophecy. But the larger and…
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Contradicting Jesus on End-Time Bible Prophecy :: By Howard Green
End-time Bible prophecy is perhaps the most debated topic in all of scripture among Christians. Healthy debate is expected, given the multiplicity of denominational backgrounds and varying levels of Bible knowledge. While differing views about the end times can be a good thing, there is a dangerous, unbiblical precedent being set. Bible prophecy is being…
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Were Joseph and the Virgin Mary cousins?
Scholar Bruce R. McConkie wrote: Mary’s ancestors were the same as Joseph’s. She was a descendant through the royal line of King David. “Matthew says Joseph was a son of Jacob, and Luke says that he was a son of Heli. It appears, however,…
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Are the two witnesses the prophet like Moses?
Heaven must hold this one (Christ) within itself until the times of restoration of all things of which God spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets of old. In fact, Moses said: ‘Jehovah your God will raise up for you from among your b…
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Does the Holy Spirit’s distribution of spiritual gifts depend in any way on how eagerly we desire them?
In 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (NIV), Paul explains that the distribution of the spiritual gifts is a sovereign decision of the Holy Spirit, who distributes the spiritual gifts as He sees fit: 4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same …
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Is the KJV wording holy ‘thing’ wrong in Luke 1:35?
Luke states the following in 1:35 : και το γεννωμενον αγιον κληθησεται υιος θεου also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God [KJV] Note : My question relates to the TR text (I am quoting Stephens 1550)…
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What the Bible Reveals: Rapture & 2nd Coming, Pt 2 :: By James Pannafino
The Rapture is imminent; it could take place at any moment… (Titus 2:13; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; 1 Cor. 15:50-54) The Second Coming will not occur until after a multitude of end-times events take place… (2 Thess. 2:4; Matt. 24:15-30; Luke 21:7-36; Rev. chapters 6–18) The purpose of the Tribulation is all about fulfilling the Lord’s…
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Spirit descending on Jesus – for man’s belief or deeper purpose?
John 1:32 (NASB): John testified saying: "I have seen the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven, and He remained upon Him. The above quote from John the Baptist is referring to what we read about in Luke 3:21-22, when the Holy S…
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Why/How did the condemnation of Jesus spark remorse in Judas? Matthew 27:3
Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He had been condemned, he felt remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, – Mat 27:3 LSB What inferences from Matthew can support what sparked Judas’ …
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Does Paul display a negative attitute toward gambling in Ephesians 4:14
In Ephesians 4:14, Paul instructs "that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery [Strong’s 2940, kubeia] of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting&#…
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Anarthrous “Son of God” in Mark 1:1 and 15:39
Mark 1:1 (ESV), The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God… Mark 15:39 (ESV), And when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that in this way he breathed his last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” The…
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Jesus is the Whole Story of the Bible, Part 13 :: By Sean Gooding
Judges 13:1-25 As we journey through the Book of Judges, we can see that there is a significant role played by The Angel of the Lord at various times. We took a look at the encounter with Gideon last time, and today we will explore a very familiar passage and look at Samson. As we…
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Why will Dan not be in heaven? What did he do worse than his brethren?
The entire tribe of Dan is absent from the list of those tribes which are to be found in heaven. Here is the list given in Revelation 7. And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four…
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Does Revelation 20:10,14-15 teach eternal conscious torment (ECT) of the wicked?
Revelation 20:10 (YLT) 10 and the Devil, who is leading them astray, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where [are] the beast and the false prophet, and they shall be tormented day and night — to the ages of the ages. And ver…
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How does “ananeousthai” Ephesians 4:23 compare with “anakainosei” Romans 12:2?
Ephesians 4:23 "and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds". ESV. My emphasis. renewed/ananeousthai. [Infinitive verb]. Romans 12:2 "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, t…
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When is the “last day” that is referred to in the book of John?
When is the “last day” that is referred to in the book of John? The Rapture? The Second Coming? A series of “last days’? John 6:39 And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but rais…
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Does the New Testament use the divine name “Yahweh”?
“Yahweh” is a Hebrew word meaning “I am” and is the name by which God identified Himself in the Old Testament. What I am wondering is if (from a NT perspective) the name “Yahweh” has any significance, or if it is merely the meaning “I am” …
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Was the Beast Mentioned in the Biblical Book of Revelation Roman Emperor Caesar Nero?
Transliteration is a form of language translation in which each alphabetic character is substituted for the corresponding character in another alphabet. The stamped image of the Beast, whose name is a number, 666, his forehead and right h…
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Will faith and hope continue or cease when the perfect comes? 1 Corinthians 13
1 Corinthians 13 (ESV): If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, …
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Will faith and hope continue or cease when the perfect comes? 1 Corinthians 13
1 Corinthians 13 (ESV): If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, …
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Septuagint translation – nuance intentional, accidental or unresolved? [closed]
It has been somewhat challenging for me to properly contextualize the choice of words in the Greek translation. Instances of "logos" appear quite often, one could argue almost systematic. This site has a helpful summary of all th…
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What the Bible Reveals: Rapture & 2nd Coming, Pt 1 :: By James Pannafino
A word for the church today to be wise for such a time as this! Daniel 12:4, 8-10 “But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.” “Although I heard, I did not understand. Then I said,…
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Revelation 11:2 literal or figurative?
"but do not measure the court outside the temple; leave that out, for it is given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for forty-two months." (Rev 11:2 – ESV) But exclude the outer court; do not measure it, be…
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How many people trampled would it take for blood to flow out for a distance of 1600 stadia?
Looking at Revelation 14:19-20 it describes a large amount of people being trampled with a winepress and blood flowing out for 1600 stadia. How many people would be needed for this? Does the blood rising as high as "a horses bridals…
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What is the “hidden manna” in Revelation 2:17?
From Revelation 2:17, I am trying to find the meaning of two things that Jesus promises to those who overcome, specifically to the church in Thyatira, and here is the verse: “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto th…
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Were the first three days equal in length to the fourth in Genesis 1?
The first three days were marked by the separation of light from darkness Genesis 1:3 NLT Then God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.:4 And God saw that it was good. Then he separated the light from the darkness.:5…
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Did the authors of Jonah know Assyria would conquer Israel?
Did the writers of Jonah employ dramatic irony by making Jonah aware that by successfully convincing the people of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, to repent, he would set in place events that would see the conquering and enslavement of hi…
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Who or what is meant by the “ten men” of Zechariah 8:23?
Zechariah 8:23 Thus says the LORD of hosts: In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue shall take hold of the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” (ESV) Who or what is bei…
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Held twice, does the feeding of more than 4,000 men in the gospels allude to the Doctrine of the Essenes?
The doctrine of the Essenes is this:–That all things are best ascribed to God. They teach the immortality of souls, and esteem that the rewards of righteousness are to be earnestly striven for; and when they send what they have dedicate…
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One or two Passover lambs?
Dr Arnold Fruchtenbaum said in his Feast of Passover lesson (mbs 114) that "The lamb that was to be killed for the Passover was set aside on the tenth day of the month of Aviv or Nisan…On the fourteenth day, the lamb was killed for …
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Who is “King of kings and Lord of lords”? God or Jesus? 1 Timothy 6:13-16 vs. Revelation 17:14
1 Timothy 6:13-16 (YLT): 13 I charge thee, before God, who is making all things alive, and of Christ Jesus, who did testify before Pontius Pilate the right profession, 14 that thou keep the command unspotted, unblameable, till the manifes…
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Was the Temple’s Bronze Sea a violation of the commandments against graven images? (1 Kings 7, Dt. 4:16-18)
1 Kings 7:24-30 describes a huge laver in the Temple of Jerusalem, constructed by King Solomon, thus: Then he made the molten sea; it was round, ten cubits from brim to brim, and five cubits high, and a line of thirty cubits measured its …
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Who ever said Jesus is Satan
I never received a response on the context of the statement at issue. I was only told you approved of it. He (Satan) comes so that the world may learn that I love the Father and do exactly what my Father has commanded me in his name this m…
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Does Jesus quote portions of Scripture with the expectation that his listeners will fill in the parts he leaves unsaid?
I’ve heard this theory before, but I’m trying to find a reliable source to cite. In English, sometimes we say things like, "when in Rome…" and expect our hearers to complete the figure of speech in their heads. Does Jesus have …
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Are the seven heads and ten horns in Daniel the same as the seven heads and ten horns in Revelation?
In Daniel 7, the fourth beast had ten horns, but then an 11th horn came up and uprooted three of the other horns, leaving 8 horns. In Revelation, there are three beasts with seven heads and ten horns each (12:3; 13:1; 17:3). Seven is equal…
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Jesus Is the Whole Story of the Bible, Part 12 :: By Sean Gooding
Judges 2:1-6, 6:11-27 “Then the Angel of the Lord came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said: ‘I led you up from Egypt and brought you to the land of which I swore to your fathers; and I said, ‘I will never break My covenant with you. 2 And you shall make no covenant with…
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Judges 7:5-7 Is lapping like dogs meant to test for vigilance?
In Judges 7, God is reducing the number of men Gideon will use to fight the Midianites. God does this twice in this chapter. First, in v3 God tells Gideon to whosoever is fearful and afraid should return. This brought the number down to 10…
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Is there any significance behind Jesus’ use of the word “love” in “John 21:15-17”
In John 21:15-17 (ESV), we read: 15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my …
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Was the translation of “Jesus” name in Greek from Yehshua purely transliteration or is there possibly “meaning” behind the name “Ἰησοῦς” / “Iēsous”
I have noted in my study of Scripture that most names have "meaning" and are often Hebrew words or statements (usually about God). The original Hebrew name of Jesus – Yeh’shua – follows this pattern with its meaning roughly equat…
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In Genesis 17:24 and Acts 16:3, did Abraham and/or Timothy come under the curse of the Torah?
Paul argues in Galatians that circumcision obligates one to keep the whole of Torah: Gal 5:1 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Gal 5:2 Look: I, Paul, say to y…
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Can Revelation 21:8 be an interpolation? [closed]
ὁ νικῶν κληρονομήσει τὰ πάντα, καὶ ἔσομαι αὐτῷ Θεός, καὶ αὐτὸς ἔσται μοι ὁ υἱός. δειλοῖς δὲ καὶ ἀπίστοις καὶ ἐβδελυγμένοις καὶ φονεῦσι καὶ πόρνοις καὶ φαρμακεῦσι καὶ εἰδωλολάτραις, καὶ πᾶσι τοῖς ψευδέσι, τὸ μέρος αὐτῶν ἐν τῇ λίμνῃ τῇ καιο…
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God is unchanging. In Christ He is fully God, and fully Man. Christ is preexistent. Was His body created, and is He still human in heaven?
"Include all the information someone would need to answer your question." I’m, uh, asking it cause I’m not sure of the answer? John 8:58 reads "Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.&qu…
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What is the meaning of the phrase ‘only true God’ in John 17:3?
In John 17:3, Jesus addressed the Father as ‘the only true God” which semantically means that no one else is true God except the Father. However, Jesus is also addressed as ”God” in the same gospel (John 1:1, 18, 10:33, 20:28) and still…
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What does “Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit” warn against? (Zech. 4:6)
This is the word of the Lord to Zerub′babel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. (Zech. 4:6) The word חַיִל is usually translated as "might" here. But more often it means "army," by a……
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What is the difference between “receiving the Holy Spirit” (Acts 8:14-20; 19:1-7) and “being filled with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 9:17; 4:31)?
Context of "receiving the Holy Spirit": 14 Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, 15 who came down and prayed for them that they would receive the Holy …
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Does Acts 13:33 refer to the “eternal generation” of the Word?
In a comment on another thread in Christianity.SE, one member said, Regarding Acts 13:33 we read it to refer to His eternal generation, it’s timeless. The Greek text of Acts 13:33 according to the Textus Receptus: ὅτι ταύτην ὁ θε…
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In Acts 24:15, how should μέλλειν ἔσεσθαι be rendered?
It is generally translated as "going to be", with Young’s Literal Translation being the Minority Report: https://biblehub.com/acts/24-15.htm https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/nwt/books/acts/24/#v44024015 [Act 24:15 YLT] (15) h…
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Galatians 3:22 – Did the law imprison us under sin or imprison the things which were already under sin?
I have a question on the translation of Galatians 3:22. Most English translations give something like the NIV gives: But Scripture has locked up everything under the control of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith…
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Is it sound exegesis to see 1 Corinthians 8:6 as based on Genesis 1:26?
Elohim and ὁ θεὸς in Genesis 1 The creation account in Genesis begins with a plural word, elohim to identify God: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1 ESV) בראשית ברא אלהים את השמים ואת הארץ Elohim contin…
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Was the book of John written first or the book of Revelation?
I am curious to know which book came first: Book of John or Book of Revelation. Are there any evidence to prove this chronology?
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Jesus Is the Story of the Whole Bible: Part 11 :: By Sean Gooding
Joshua 5:13-15 “And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, a Man stood opposite him with His sword drawn in His hand. And Joshua went to Him and said to Him, ‘Are You for us or for our adversaries?’ 14 So He said, “No,…
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Is the “we” in the Nicene Creed actually some kind of singular?
The Nicene Creed begins with Πιστεύομεν ("we believe"), however, many English translations have instead "I believe" which follows the ancient Latin text which begins Credo ("I believe"). So, one wonders why th……
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Which version of Ezekiel 37 is accurate?
I was comparing various passages in the KJV (translated from the Masoretic Text) with the Septuagint (LXX) to see what the differences would be. One of the passages that I used was from Ezekiel 37, the well-known prophecy about the valley …
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How long did Jacob stay in Harran?
How long did Jacob stay in Harran? The answer seemed to be in Genesis 31:38-41 (NIV) 38 “I have been with you for twenty years now. Your sheep and goats have not miscarried, nor have I eaten rams from your flocks. 39 I did not bring you a…
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Was Enoch not faithful to God prior to the birth of his first son in Genesis 5?
In Genesis 5 we are told that Enoch walked with God for 300 years Genesis 5:22 ESV Enoch walked with God after he fathered Methuselah 300 years and had other sons and daughters. But the sum total years of Enoch were 365 years Genesis 5:2…
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Is the ‘Lamb’s Book of Life’ the same thing as the ‘Tree/Book of Life’ in Revelation?
Revelation 22:19 says: “And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll.” (NIV) This verse in som…