Tag: theology
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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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Performing Global Pentecostal Theology A Response To Wolfgang Vondey
Pneuma 28,2_f13_313-321II 9/26/06 5:06 PM Page 313 Pentecostal Theology, Volume 28, No. 2, Fall 2006 Performing Global Pentecostal Theology: A Response to Wolfgang Vondey…
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How are the terms Pentecostal, Charismatic and Hyper-Charismatic used
How are the terms Pentecostal, Charismatic and Hyper-Charismatic used to describe different religious movements? The typical use of Pentecostal on this site is in…
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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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We have gotten zero response from the Vatican
Miranda said. “We have gotten zero response from the Vatican, not a word. We do not exist, it seems, in Pope Francis’ world
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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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The American Wisdom Series  Presents Pamphlet 1452 Rapture kc…
The American Wisdom Series  Presents Pamphlet 1452 Rapture kc 1 The day, of our gathering back to Christ, will not happen until AFTER…
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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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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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March 12, 1906: William Seymour starts meetings at the home of Richard Asberry at 214 Bonnie Brae Street
Dony K. Donev William Seymour was expelled from the Santa Fe Mission on March 4, 1906, after preaching that speaking in tongues constitutes the…
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Unsealing the Daniel Cipher
Order at: http://www.voe.org/store/featured-products/dc-113-unsealing-the-daniel-cipher-package You will embark upon one of Perry Stone’s most significant prophetic studies in recent years when you obtain his newest 2-DVD…
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Is speaking in tongues is necessary for salvation?
Do you think speaking in tongues is necessary for salvation? Chris Clark [01/21/2016 6:48 PM]Absolutely not. Bernhard Röckle [01/21/2016 6:55 PM]No – only Jesus…
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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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“We have been taught that it is negative to be…
“We have been taught that it is negative to be against anything. We are the “for” people. It is become an absolute “no, no”…
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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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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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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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March 7, 1906: Seymour Preaches before the Southern California Holiness Association
Dony K. Donev, D.Min., Th.D. Expelled from the Santa Fe Mission for preaching that speaking in tongues is the biblical evidence of baptism in…
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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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The grace that Pentecostalism brought to Christendom was to make…
It is surprising how many “Pentecostal” practices have become common in the mainline churches, such as the Baptist and Presbyterians. Many congregations regularly raise…
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If I visit a Baptist church on vacation is it…
If I visit a Baptist church on vacation is it OK for me to take communion with them?
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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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The Theology Behind the Great Falling Away :: By The Gospelist
In March of 2011, ‘Pastor’ Rob Bell tried to redefine the Gospel with his new book Love Wins. Here is the link to the profane video that he put out to promote his book. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is0AUGhf9n4 His fall from grace was long overdue. Prior to this time, any Christian who attempted to correct his false teachings…
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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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War in Iran and the Biblical Prophecy of Gog and Magog
Tensions in the Middle East have again captured global attention after Iran confirmed a direct strike on its nuclear facility in Natanz. The attack,…
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Luke 21:25,26 “There will be signs in sun and moon…
Luke 21:25,26 “There will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among nations, in perplexity at the roaring…
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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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((((Not Edited)))) THE SIGN OF THE COMING OF YESHUA (JESUS):…
((((Not Edited)))) THE SIGN OF THE COMING OF YESHUA (JESUS): – IT IS THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD! When Yeshua (Jesus) comes for the…
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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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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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Mechteld Jansen And Hijme Stoffels, Eds., A Moving God Immigrant Churches In The Netherlands, International Practical Theology 8 (Münster LIT Verlag, 2008). Ii + 238 Pp., £18.95 Paper.
454 Book Reviews / Pneuma 32 (2010) 431-473 Mechteld Jansen and Hijme Stoffels, eds., A Moving God: Immigrant Churches in the Neth- erlands, International…
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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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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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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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SEEK The TRUTH II Timothy King James Version (KJV) 4:1…
SEEK The TRUTH II Timothy King James Version (KJV) 4:1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge…
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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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55 William Miller God sent His angel to move upon…
55 William Miller God sent His angel to move upon the heart of a farmer who had not believed the Bible, to lead him…
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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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PentecostalTheology.com: 11 YEARS in GLOBAL MINISTRY
“How you doin’ in the Spirit” A Pentecostal Group Update Click to join the conversation with over 500,000 Pentecostal believers and scholars Click to…
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to make them fly—namely, into their snares, as fowlers disturb…
Fly Away Doctrine Supposedly From Ezekiel? The late teacher, Arnold Murray seemed to be obsessed with the Ezekiel 13 Scriptures as he taught a…
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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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Hebrews Study: Jesus, Author of Eternal Salvation :: By Sean Gooding
Hebrews 5:5-11 “So also, Christ did not glorify Himself to become High Priest, but it was He who said to Him: ‘You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.’ 6 As He also says in another place: ‘You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchized…
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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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666 is here already. Let’s Pray Hard: 6 6 6…
666 is here already. Let’s Pray Hard: 6 6 6 The Mark Of The Beast Prophesy Finally Fulfilled… The US Senate has passed the…
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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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When we read Matthew 24, can you see where Yeshua…
When we read Matthew 24, can you see where Yeshua debunks pre and mid-trib Rapture confusion. Now there are many teachings on pre and…
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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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Bethel Responds to Sexual Misconduct Allegations and Fake Prophecy
In an online statement, Bethel’s Bill Johnson, Kris Vallotton, Dann Farrelly, and Danny Silk owned up to “mistakes and failures” when handling allegations of…
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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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