Tag: john
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Who are the intended recipients of the fourth Gospel?
Who are the intended recipients of the fourth gospel (John)? For example, is it for: The Jewish community who had questions about the identity of Jesus? The Gentiles who need to know the relationship between Jesus and God? A good answer …
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John the Baptist and the King’s Arrival (Matt 3:1-17) :: By Donald Whitchard
Matthew 3:1-17; Mark 1:2-8; Luke 3:1-20; John 1:31-34 Summary: John the Baptist was God’s chosen instrument to announce the arrival of the Promised Messiah. Matthew 3:1-6: Thirty years have passed between the events described in Chapter 2. Matthew continues the story of Jesus with the arrival of John the Baptist in the wilderness of Judea.…
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What did Jesus mean by ‘thieves’ in Jn 10:8? [duplicate]
In John 10:8 we hear Jesus saying that all those who came before him were thieves. Of course, he was not referring to prophets like Isaiah or John the Baptist. But to whom was he referring to? Is it that there had been Jewish leaders who c…
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What does it mean to be “born of water”?
In John 3:5, Jesus tells Nicodemus that to enter the kingdom one must be “born of water and the Spirit”. How is this phrase understood? Is it a single construct (i.e. one birth of both water and Spirit)? Or are two births in view (one of w…
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How can John 3:13-14 be reconciled with what happened to Enoch, Elijah and Jesus?
While at least two people didn’t die, Jesus spoke of only the Son of man ascending into heaven. Jesus next said the Son of man would need to be lifted up. John 3:13-14 (KJV) (Jesus said) “And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but …
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Who is the “other disciple” in John 18:16?
After Jesus’ arrest: 15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest. 16 But Peter stood at the door without. Then wen…
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John Wright Follette: Encouraging a Deeper Life in Christ
This Week in AG History —March 2, 1940 By Glenn W. GohrOriginally published on AG-News, 02 March 2023 John Wright Follette (1883-1966) was a gifted Bible teacher and author who spoke in many conferences and retreats. His messages encouraged believers t…
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What is John 1:33 directly referring to?
John 1:33 (NASB): I did not recognize Him, but He who sent me to baptize in water said to me, ‘He upon whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining upon Him, this is the One who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.’ What is this verse direct…
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Repatriation of the Nations… Maybe :: By John Chandler
Repatriation: the act or process of restoring or returning someone or something to the country of origin, allegiance, or citizenship: the act of repatriating or the state of being repatriated. Cite: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repatriation The Sheep and Goat Judgment: In Matthew 25:31-46, we see all the Gentile nations who survived the horrors, devastation, and slaughter of Daniel’s…
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Does John 14:6 and John 6:44 seem paradoxical ? Who do we seek first: the Father or Son?
John 6:44 says: No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. (ESV) While John 14:6 says: No one comes to the Father except through me (ESV) Comparing these two verses, brings to my mind the egg/chicken paradox: Which …
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In John 1:1c, should the Greek word θεὸς be translated into English as “a god” or “God”?
The New World Translation, the official Bible version of the Watchtower/Jehovah’s Witnesses, translates John 1:1 into English as follows: 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god. NWT, 2013 T…
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John Rich: The Rapture is NOT Next
The Temple Mount is the most hotly disputed thirty-five acres on the planet! Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir has caused International condemnation for simply visiting the Temple Mount and stating […]
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John Rich on The Endtime Show
John Rich on The Endtime Show You may recognize John Rich as a multi-platinum music artist or from his show, The Pursuit, on Fox Business and Fox Nation. Perhaps you watched his recent interview on The Tucker Carlson Show that went viral where they dis…
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Gratitude :: By John Lysaught
There is no doubt that the end of this age is nearing. With the fake pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns that sprouted from lies and deception, there came a release spurred on by Satan to attack Christians. I’m not saying they are dragging us into the s…
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Is John pro-Samaritan?
Dr. Eli Lizorkin-Eyzenberg is the Professor of Ancient Cultures at Israel Bible Center. This week we explore how John’s gospel is different from the other gospels with particular attention on the Samaritans. Is it possible that the Samaritans …
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Is John pro-Samaritan?
Dr. Eli Lizorkin-Eyzenberg is the Professor of Ancient Cultures at Israel Bible Center. This week we explore how John’s gospel is different from the other gospels with particular attention on the Samaritans. Is it possible that the Samaritans …
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The Seven “I Am” Statements In John :: By Jack Kelley
A Bible Study by Jack Kelley In part 1, The Seven Miracles In John, I showed how John selected these seven miracles specifically for their ability to help us believe that Jesus is who He claimed to be and that by believing, we might have eternal life. In addition to these seven miracles, John’s gospel contains seven…
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THE RAPTURE IS A FAKE: Country Singer John Rich Goes On Tucker To Attack The Bible Doctrine Of The Pretribulation Rapture Of The Church
We are in the last days for sure, and Bible doctrines like the Pretribulation Rapture of the Church are attacked, by Christians, on a daily basis. Jesus said that in the end times the first sign would be deception, and brother, we are knee-deep in it right now. Recently Tucker Carlson had country music singer…
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The Seven Miracles In John :: By Jack Kelley
A Bible Study by Jack Kelley In the past, I’ve explained the need for four gospels and the tremendous increase in understanding we can gain by comparing events from the different perspectives of each (read The Four Faces of Jesus). In this study, we’ll focus on the unique character of John’s Gospel. Due to his extensive…
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how do we reconcile John 8:14 & 5:31
John 8:14 New International Version 14 Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going. But you have no idea where I come from or where I am going. John 5:31 -…
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Who are the thieves and robbers that have come before Jesus? [duplicate]
John 10:8 says All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. My question is: Who are the ones mentioned in this passage that have come before Jesus and are thieves and robbers? I can identi…
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Can someone explain Matthew 19:11-12 on eunuchs?
Three days ago I was reading Matthew 19:11-12 and it confused me as what the verse is talking about, can someone please explain to me what the verse means and it’s context? But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save t…
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Why did Jesus say his testimony is not valid in John 5:31 and in John 8:14 Jesus says his testimony is valid? [duplicate]
Why did Jesus say his testimony is not valid in John 5:31 and in John 8:14 Jesus says his testimony is valid? John 5:31 – If I bear witness concerning Myself, My testimony is not true. John 8:14 – Jesus answered and said to them, "Ev…
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Veli Matti Kärkkäinen, Ed., Holy Spirit And Salvation (Louisville, KY. Westminster John Knox Press, 2010). Xxiv + 457 Pp., $31.50 Paperback.
Book Reviews / Pneuma 34 (2012) 95-159 101 Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen, ed., Holy Spirit and Salvation (Louisville, KY.: Westminster John Knox Press, 2010). xxiv +…
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Knowing When Daniel’s 70th Week Has Started :: By John Chandler
Daniel 9:27 “Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; but in the middle of the week he shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, even until the consummation, which is …
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End of the Age According to Dan., Isa., Ezek., & John: Pt II :: By Randy Nettles
As we discussed in part I, John “saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away,” according to Revelation 21:1. The adjective, ‘new,’ before the nouns heaven and earth is the English translation from the Greek word (transliteration) kainos, which can mean new, recently made,…
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End of the Age According to Daniel, Isaiah, Ezekiel, John :: By Randy Nettles
Daniel 12 is a continuation of Daniel 11 in which Daniel receives a prophecy of future events for Israel from an angel, perhaps Gabriel. The prophecy is given to Daniel in the third year of Cyrus, king of Persia. It includes details regarding four future kings of Persia and then the kingdom of Greece, which…
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How can we reconcile the idea that Jesus is the light with the fact that he hid from the crowd?
When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their si…
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NTEB RADIO BIBLE STUDY: Both The Apostles John And Paul Wrote To 7 Churches And Those Writings Together Unlock The Ending Of The Church Age
Both the apostles John and Paul write letters to 7 churches, and 2 of those churches overlap. It is there we find amazing clues about the end of the Church Age. One of the keys to understanding the book of Revelation is to realize that much of what the apostle John wrote is a ‘match…
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John Piper Speaks about Satan’s Power: Why Is He Allowed to Blind People to the Gospel?
Piper pointed out that Satan’s influence is evident from Genesis to Revelation, adding that the Bible is clear concerning the nature of the devil and how he is a hindrance to humanity’s spiritual journey.
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Astorgos: Absence Of Filial Affection… :: By John Hamilton
A Sign of Perilous Times, Last Days “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affec…
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John MacArthur Claims There’s No Such Thing as Mental Illness
The California pastor claimed in a recent panel discussion that disorders like OCD, ADHD and PTSD are not real. “Take PTSD for example, what that really is, is grief,” the pastor, who has no medical credentials, said.
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What is the spiritual meaning of the fish fragments not being gathered in John 6:13?
John 6:13 KJV Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten. It is said the fragments of the five barley loaves fille…
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Does John 7:15 mean Jesus was untaught?
John 7:15 (ESV): The Jews therefore marveled, saying, “How is it that this man has learning,1 when he has never studied?” The footnote is: 7:15 Or this man knows his letters So there are two questions: Which translation g…
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Understanding Jesus’ apparent lie in John 7:8
John 7:8: “…You go to the festival. I am not[a] going up to this festival, because my time has not yet fully come.” The all important footnote: [a] John 7:8 Some manuscripts not yet It seems strange that many manuscripts omit…
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Remember Lot’s Wife: Does She Get a Bum Wrap? :: By John Chandler
Recently I heard a well-known prophecy teacher discussing Lot’s wife. He basically said that Lot’s wife was worldly, and she couldn’t let go of the world of the things that entice, seduce, and allure us all. Because of her “worldliness,” she was destro…
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can Nisan 15 be referred to as “the sabbath”?
6And on the fifteenth day of the same month is the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD; for seven days you shall eat unleavened bread. 7On the first day you shall have a holy convocation; you shall not do any ordinary work. Leviticus 2…
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John MacArthur: Christians Have a Biblical Obligation to Protect the Jewish People
“I think we are obliged to stand as protectors of the Jews. That’s Genesis 12. You bless the seed of Abraham, you’re blessed. You curse them, you’re cursed,” MacArthur responded. “God puts the whole world on notice: These are my chosen people. I have a…
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Palm Sunday’s Prophetic Meaning :: By John Sarkett
Among the most amazing of fulfilled prophecies is that which concerns Palm Sunday. So stunning, it makes the case to take up serious Bible prophecy study for the believer and makes the case for faith to the non-believer. Consider: God gave Israel a prophetic sign by which they could know how long it would be…
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Is Jesus giving the Holy Spirit in John 20:22?
After the resurrection in John’s gospel, Jesus appears to the disciples and in John 20:22 he breathes on them and says, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” What is happening here? Is Jesus giving them the Holy Spirit by breathing on them? Edit: Ma…
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NTEB RADIO BIBLE STUDY: The Amazing And Overlapping Ministries Of The Prophet Daniel And The Apostle John In The Revelation Of The End Times
Both the ministries of the prophet Daniel and the apostle John have amazing overlapping areas as they reveal to us what shall take place in the time of the end Many Christians, when attempting to navigate the the oftentimes murky waters of the book of Revelation, start out strong but soon get discouraged when trying…
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John Piper Advises Parents of Trans Kids: ‘Look to the God of the Impossible’
Author and Desiring God founder John Piper recently addressed the topic of gender identity and offered counsel to parents with transgender children: “Communicate your love.”
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What does “the life was the light of men” mean in John 1:4?
What does ἡ ζωὴ ἦν τὸ φῶς τῶν ἀνθρώπων mean in John 1:4? John 1:4 (KJV); In him was life; and the life was the light of men. The best I can come up with is the knowledge of Jesus’ exemplary life shows us how to live.: τὸ φῶς τῶν ἀνθρώπ…
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Wanting to Trust :: By John Lysaught
Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” It’s difficult to have trust these days. We don’t know who or where to turn to for accurate information. We seemingly can’t trust anyone – not the media, not an elected official, and now we can’t even trust…
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LGBTQ Outlet Calls John MacArthur an ‘Old, White Hate Pastor’ over MLK Comments
A progressive leaning LGBT outlet recently characterized California pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church as an “old white hate pastor” following MacArthur’s recent comments about Martin Luther King Jr.’s faith.
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Is there a difference in the manner by which Jesus, Elijah, and Enoch went to heaven?
I am building on a previous question located here. I am not satisfied with the answers to the question and want to ask specifically if the text describing the manner in which Enoch and Elijah went to heaven are actually different than how…
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John MacArthur Rejects Christian Nationalism: Jesus’ ‘Kingdom Is Not of This World’
Pastor and author John MacArthur criticized the concept of Christian nationalism, telling his congregation the “responsibility of the church is not to advance the kingdom of this world.”
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1 John 2:15-17 Explained
On this episode of “Explaining the Scriptures”, Pastor Shane Brown explains 1 John 2:15-17
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Why did John use the name Nicodemus, a Greek name, instead of his Hebrew name in John 3:1?
νικάω … 1. intr. be victor, prevail, conquer… 2. trans. conquer, overcome, vanquish… — Arndt, W., Gingrich, F. W., Danker, F. W., & Bauer, W. (1979). In A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament and other early Christian lit…
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John 15: The Divine Vine : By Mark A. Becker
A favorite of many Bible-believing Christians, Jesus’ John 15 allegory on His being The Divine Vine, His Father as the Husbandman, and His disciples as abiding in His Divine Vine, producing much fruit for His Salvation Kingdom, has both blessings for true Spirit-filled believers and a dire warning for others! Let us see what we…
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John Piper: ‘Political Flag Waving’ Has No Place in Christian Worship
Author and theologian John Piper recently stressed that “political flag waving” has no place in “Christian worship” amid a contentious election season.
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John Kirby responds to UN official: Hamas is a terrorist organization, it just is
Israel National News reports: “White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby clarified on Thursday that the US views Hams as a terrorist organization. Kirby made the comments in response to a question from a […] The post John Kirby responds to UN official: Hamas is a terrorist organization, it just is appeared first on…
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Supreme Court Conservative Justices John Roberts And Amy Coney Barrett Hand Victory To Biden With Ruling On Cutting Razor Wire Fences In Texas
A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed Border Patrol agents to cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border, while a lawsuit over the wire continues. America is a nation with borders that have been intentionally broken to allow a never-ending flood of illegal migrants to come in and get attached to the…