Tag: theology
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Why are all being told to partake of the emblems of the last supper?
Luke 22 is a great description of this event. Jesus said, “Keep on doing this in remembrance of me.” It occurred on the night of the Passover, a celebration occurring once a year. Jesus’ celebration as well should occur that nig…
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How was Christ “strengthened” by the angel in Gethsemane (Lk. 22:43)?
Luke 22:43: “When [Christ] arrived at the [Mount of Olives], He said to [his disciples], ‘Pray that you may not enter into temptation.’ And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and began to pray, saying, ‘Fa…
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Why does Exodus 3 refer to “the angel of the LORD”?
Exodus 3:2 (ESV): And the angel of the LORD (malʾak yhwh) appeared to [Moses] in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush. It seems pretty clear from what follows that the individual in the bush is YHWH himself.1 When the LORD…
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In 1 Chronicles 4:39, where is Gedor located?
39 And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks. 40 And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there o…
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When Jesus said “It is finished” (John 19:30) did the High Priest also say it was finished at the end of the Passover slaughter
I’m looking for a historical source on any Jewish sacrificial ritual (e.g., Passover, Day of Atonement) in which the high priest would cry something like, “It is finished.” I’ve seen a number of blogs saying that such a thing happened, but…
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Can Matthew 6:13 be properly interpreted from a personal perspective?
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: … — Matthew 6:13 Many people interpret this as a request for protection from external forces, some translations even saying “from the evil one”. But would it correct to…
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If Mark was dependent on Luke, then why would Mark exclude the Q material from Luke?
If Mark had access to Luke, and his edition of Luke already included the so-called “Q material,” how can we reasonably explain his failure to include that material in his Gospel? My question is asked more fully here: https://dona…
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Galatians 3:23 Guarded in protective custody or held captive
The old versions show a positive view of the law in Gal 3:23 showing it as guardian keeping in protective custody, but some new versions show the picture of a jailer or kidnapper by using the words captive and prisoners. Which translation …
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Are Gentiles born with a sinful nature or not? Ephesians 2:1-3 vs. Romans 2:12-16
Ephesians 2:1-3 (ESV): And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— …
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In Matthew 20:27-28, what is the difference between “being the greatest” and being “the first”?
During a recent Bible study, we had a brief discussion about the meaning of Matthew 20:27-28. I read that in biblical times a servant was someone who voluntarily chose to serve another and slaves did not have a choice but were forced to se…
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Isaiah 25:6-9 “feast” vs Romans 14:17
We read that God is preparing a banquet for His people in the future, wine is mentioned for example: “And in this mountain The Lord of hosts will make for all people A feast of choice pieces, A feast of wines on the lees, Of fat things fu…
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Greek: Jerusalem, why is this sometimes plural?
I’m trying to understand the use of the city name Jerusalem in the New Testament. In some places, it appears as a proper noun, singular, feminine (Strongs 2419), And then in other places, it appears with neuter plural declension (Strongs …
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Differences in this Rendition of El
In the Hebrew ĕ·lō·hîm – God ĕ·lō·hāy – gods ĕ·lō·he·ḵā – gods ĕ·lō·hê – gods Elohe Gen 31:32 BIB+ עִ֠ם ‘im with אֲשֶׁ֨ר ’ă·šer anyone here , תִּמְצָ֣א tim·ṣā If you find אֶת־ ’eṯ- – אֱלֹהֶיךָ֮ ’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā your gods לֹ֣א lō he …
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Is it clear from the text that Aaron was lying about the golden calf coming out of the fire?
In Exodus 32:24 Aaron says to Moses: So I told them, ‘Whoever has any gold jewelry, take it off.’ Then they gave me the gold, and I threw it into the fire, and out came this calf!” it seems reasonable that this is a lie because later it …
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Are two words for “God” used in Gen1:26 & 27
As a bonus, point me to where I can easily look and answer such questions myself. I did look some for an answer. Ive heard Yahweh and Elohim are both used in OT. Is this the case in Gen 1:26 and 27, where the pronoun switches from first-pe…
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What is the logic behind Jesus’ refusal to be touched / clung to by Mary because he had not yet ascended to the Father? John 20:17
John 20:16-17 (ESV): 16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher). 17 Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and sa…
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In Revelation 21:8 Did John mean by “all liars” the previously mentioned in the same verse?
Revelation 21:8 (KJV); But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: whic…
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Is Isaiah 4:1 not a conclusion of the previous chapter?
(KJV) Isaiah 4:1 1 And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy name, to take away our reproach. This verse seems to be the conclus…
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Why does Judges 18:1 say that Dan had no inheritance?
Judges 18:1 says that Dan had no inheritance but Joshua 19:40-48 indicates otherwise. What am I missing? Judges 18:1 ESV In those days there was no king in Israel. And in those days the tribe of the people of Dan was seeking for its…
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Who are the “Saints” and the “Many” in Matthew 27:52-53?
A Strange sidenote in the Gospel of Matthew documents resurrected “Saints” visible to “Many” in Jerusalem : Matthew 27:52-53 [KJV] [52] “And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the Saints which slept arose,” [5…
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Why does the Bible put the evening before the morning at the end of each day that God worked in Genesis chapter one?
Each day that God worked in Creation in Genesis chapter one concludes with the words, “And the evening and the morning were the [1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th] day.” Day as we know it, begins with the morning and ends with the eve…
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Did Jesus’ listeners understand which father he was talking about?
For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. Mattews 12:50 KJV Did Jesus’ listeners understand which father he was talking about?
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Did the Hebrews spend time in Egypt for 400 or 430 years?
I know this seems like an old question but here’s the contradiction I’m struggling with: 400 years “Then the LORD said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not their own; they will be…
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Why do Isaiah 37 and 2 Kings 19 contain the same verses?
If you read Isaiah 37 and compare it with 2 Kings 19, you will notice that these verses are the exact same. How is it possible or why is it that these verses are identical? Isaiah 37 2 Kings 19
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What did earrings have to do with idolatry in Gen 35:4?
As Jacob brings his family back to Canaan, God calls him to build an altar to Him (Gen 35:1), and then Jacob is moved to do the following, of which the part in bold is what this question concerns in Genesis 35:2-4 (NKJV): 2 Then Jacob …
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Why were there negative consequences for becoming “like God” when God had already made mankind in the image of himself?
I am of the Protestant church and seeking some understanding of a concept from the book of Genesis. I will try to summarize this as succinctly as I can. Genesis 1:27, states that God created mankind in His own image: So God created mankin…
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The Spirit Of Augustine’s Early Theology
96 Book Reviews / Pneuma 35 (2013) 87-156 Chad Tyler Gerber, The Spirit of Augustine’s Early Theology (Ashgate Studies in Philosophy & Theology in…
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RIP Charlie Kirk
Charles John Kirk is dead. He was 31 years old. He was a leading figure of the new right. Around the country, through Turning…
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Cultic Origins Of Word Faith Theology Within The Charismatic Movement
32 Cultic Origins of Word-Faith Theology Charismatic Movement Within the H. Terris Neuman* “Idolatry is worshipping anything that was meant to be used, or…
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Does being “least in the kingdom” signify hell in Matt 5:19?
(NET) Matt 5:19 So anyone who breaks one of the least of these commands and teaches others to do so will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever obeys them and teaches others to do so will be called great in the king…
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Does The Theology And Practice Of The Early Church Confirm The Classical Pentecostal Understanding Of Baptism In The Holy Spirit
115 Does the Theology and Practice Church Confirm the Classical Understanding of Baptism in the of the Early Pentecostal Holy Spirit? Kilian McDonnell, O.S.B….
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Would the Judeans in Babylonian exile have learnt to write “Cush” to mean Mesopotamia?
When did the cuneiform literature use the term “Cush” to refer to all or part of Mesopotamia, as happens in Genesis, if ever? Why does this matter? In the Pentateuch, “Cush” seems only to refer to Mesopotamia, but all subsequent Biblical…
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Intro to Digital Discipleship
1. The Church in a Digital Age – Bobby Gruenewald Digital Discipleship has emerged as one of the most vital conversations of our time,…
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AudioBook – The Pilgrim’s Progress (August 2022)
AudioBook – The Pilgrim’s Progress (August 2022) This AudioBook of the classic John Bunyan work is known as the greatest allegory in the English language. https://audio.faithlife.com/free-book-of-the-month ~~~ 4 hoursThe Pilgrim’s Progress …
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March Forward To Hope Yonggi Chos Pentecostal Theology Of Hope
Pneuma 28,2_f6_252-263I 9/26/06 3:24 PM Page 253 Pentecostal Theology, Volume 28, No. 2, Fall 2006 S SP Dialogue “March Forward to Hope”: Yonggi Cho’s…
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Is Ecclesiastes 8:10 about pretentiously deceptive followers of God Or just the customary funeral ceremony that most of the dead undergo?
8:9-11 The Westminster Leningrad Codex 9 אֶת־כָּל־זֶ֤ה רָאִ֙יתִי֙ וְנָת֣וֹן אֶת־לִבִּ֔י לְכָֽל־מַעֲשֶׂ֔ה אֲשֶׁ֥ר נַעֲשָׂ֖ה תַּ֣חַת הַשָּׁ֑מֶשׁ עֵ֗ת אֲשֶׁ֨ר שָׁלַ֧ט הָאָדָ֛ם בְּאָדָ֖ם לְרַ֥ע לֽוֹ׃ 10 וּבְכֵ֡ן רָאִיתִי֩ רְשָׁעִ֨ים קְבֻרִ֜ים…
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Steven M. Studebaker, Ed., Pentecostalism And Globalization The Impact Of Globalization On Pentecostal Theology And Ministry (Eugene, OR Pickwick, 2010). Xiv + 243 Pp., $28.00, Paper.
158 Book Reviews / Pneuma 34 (2012) 95-159 Steven M. Studebaker, ed., Pentecostalism and Globalization: The Impact of Globalization on Pentecostal Theology and Ministry…
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Neo Pentecostal Spirituality And Theology Of Creativity In The Work Of Barbara A. Holmes
Pneuma 35 (2013) 75-86 Review Essay Neo-Pentecostal Spirituality and Theology of Creativity in the Work of Barbara A. Holmes Frederick L. Ware Howard University…
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Free AudioBook – The Confessions of Saint Augustine (September 2022)
Free AudioBook – The Confessions of Saint Augustine (September 2022) Saint Augustine’s contributions to Christian theology are second to no other post-apostolic author in the whole sweep of church history. Yet along side his doctrinal treat…
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For The Life Of The World Theology That Makes A Difference, By Miroslav Volf And Matthew Croasmun
286 Book Reviews Miroslav Volf and Matthew Croasmun,For the Life of the World: Theology That Makes a Difference(Grand Rapids,MI: Brazos Press, 2019). 196 pp….
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Testing The Spirits How Theology Informs The Study Of Congregations
Book Reviews / Pneuma 33 (2011) 109-169 123 Patrick Keifert, ed., Testing the Spirits: How Teology Informs the Study of Congregations (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,…
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Steven M. Fettke, God’s Empowered People, A Pentecostal Theology Of The Laity (Eugene, OR Wipf & Stock, 2011). Xi + 138 Pp., $19 Paper.
126 Book Reviews / Pneuma 34 (2012) 95-159 Steven M. Fettke, God’s Empowered People, A Pentecostal Theology of the Laity (Eugene, OR: Wipf &…
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Yoga positions BOW to Hindu deities
Yoga positions, known as asanas in Sanskrit, often have names that reflect their connection to Hindu mythology and deities. These poses are not just…
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Luke 3:1-3 was Luke mistaken about the year in which John the Baptist’s preaching began?
Luke goes into detail concerning the beginning of Christ’s ministry. To quote: “In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Ph…
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26 Original Language Parallels between Hebrews and Pauline Epistles
26 Original Language Parallels between Hebrews and Pauline Epistles Hebrews ref. Pauline parallels Match type Notes ὁ δίκαιος ἐκ πίστεως ζήσεται;Heb 10:38;”Rom 1:17; Gal 3:11″;Exact citation/phrase Heb 10:38 Rom 1:17;…
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What are the arguments against Marcan Priority?
Closely Related: – What are the arguments in favor of Markan priority? – What are the arguments in favor of Matthean Priority? What are the objections against Marcan Priority? Wikipedia, Marcan Priority – Most scholars since the late …
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PDF fil Den 6 augusti 2022, lördag Kristi Förklarings Dag Inledning: Festen instiftades sannolikt till minne av invigningen av basilikorna på berget Tabor och har firats sedan 500-talet, fyrtio dagar före Korsets upphöjelse. Den övertogs i…
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Why does God send an evil spirit in Judges 9:23?
It seems strange to me as a young Christian for a few reasons. When God wills the death of a man, he often strengthens the hand of their enemies, sometimes sends angels to cut them down, occassionaly he kills directly through terrible mira…
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What did Joseph suspect Mary of in Matthew 1:18-19?
There only seem to be three options I’ve heard or seem possible: Adultery (Post-marriage) Fornication (Pre-marriage) He knew the child was born of the Holy Spirit and want to remove himself from the relationship because he though he was u…
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How can we understand God humiliating Paul (2 Cor. 12:21, NASB)?
There is a curious statement by Paul in his Second Letter to the Corinthians: 2 Corinthians 12:21: “I am afraid that when I come again my God may humiliate me before you, and I may mourn over many of those who have sinned in the past…
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On Pentecostals And Pentecostal Theology
PNEUMA 38 (2016) 123–147 On Pentecostals and Pentecostal Theology An Interview with Walter Brueggemann Bob L. Johnson, Jr. Department of Educational Leadership and Policy,…
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Any language literary devices explaining how God’s repent in 1 Samuel 15:35, but also God’s Never Repenting characteristic 1 Sam 15:29 & Num 23:19?
Sorry, I know bible scriptures that mention God repenting, and other verses about God Never repenting has been brought up a number of times on this site in order to harmonize/reason how the said verses can be taken as a whole withOut contradicting each other: Is there a contradiction between 1 Samuel 15:29 and 1…
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In 2 Samuel 21:8-10 was Rizpah’s use of the sackcloth a sign that the land had repented of its sin?
[KJV]2 Samuel 21: 8 But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom she bare unto Saul, Armoni and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of Michal the daughter of Saul, whom she brought up for Adriel the son of Barzillai the…
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“Now a mediator is not of one, but God is one.” ( Galatians 3:20, King James Version )
I have not been to church in years. I recently went to a friend’s prayer meeting. While there, I was encouraged to read the following from the bible: “Now a mediator is not of one, but God is one.” ( Galatians 3:20, King James V…
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Did Jonadab collude with Absalom to stage a coup?” (2 Sam. 13:20 ) & (2 sam. 30:32)
( Credit to @creativemechanic for Reference: https://www.worthychristianforums.com/topic/284950-2-samuel-131-14-amnons-fellowship-with-jonadab-should-be-a-warning-for-us-christians-about-being-careful-when-it-comes-to-who-is-involved-in-ch…
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Does Isaiah 45:5-6 teach that only one God can exist?
Now, to be clear, this question is not on whether YHWH is the only God that should be worshipped. That’s pretty simple. It is my belief that the Ancient Israelites were at least aware that they were commanded to pledge allegiance to one go…
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The Lord Is The Spirit The Authority Of The Holy Spirit In Contemporary Theology And Church Practice
144 Book Reviews / Pneuma 31 (2009) 105-160 John A. Studebaker, Jr., The Lord is the Spirit: The Authority of the Holy Spirit in…
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Why in 1 Corinthians 7:15 Paul uses the perfect tense along the present tense?
1 Corinthians 7:15 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 15 Yet if the unbelieving one leaves, let him leave; the brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called [a]us [b]to peace. Footnotes: a. One early ms read…
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Can αδελφοί refer to cousins?
Matthew 13:55-56a (ESV) Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is not his mother called Mary? And are not his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas? And are not all his sisters with us? SBLGNT οὐχ οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ τοῦ τέκτονος υἱ…
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The Holy Spirit Of God An Essay In Biblical Theology
Book Reviews / Pneuma 30 (2008) 147-191 151 François-Xavier Durrwell, The Holy Spirit of God: An Essay in Biblical Theology (Cincinnati, OH: St. Anthony…
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Did the Jews truly have nothing to do with the Samaritans? (John 4:9)
Note: this question does not deal with WHY the Jews shunned Samaritans. Rather, it questions the extent to which such shunning actually took place in the Biblical and historical records. In the Gospel of John the narrator tells us "Je…
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help me explain difference between Numbers 23;19 and Exodus 32;10,14
Help me explain difference between Numbers 23:19 and Exodus 32:10,14 Numbers 23:19 King James Version (KJV) God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? …
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What Was the Sin of Nineveh? (Jonah 1:2)
The Book of Jonah begins with God’s call to the famous reluctant prophet: “Arise, go to Nin′eveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness has come up before me.” As far as I can tell the nature of this wickedness is not…
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Are the “two” witnesses a single person?
The following are quotes from various websites which present the case that the two witnesses are not two seperate persons but a single person. In Scripture, the number two represents verifiable facts. Hence, the message of the "two&…
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“Command ye Me”…What is the proper context and interpretation for Isaiah 45:11?
Isaiah 45:11 is rendered differently in many translations including: King James Version: Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command…
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Missiology of Paul
Dony K. Donev Mission is the heart of the Bible, the center of salvation and the beginning and means of the Church. This is…
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Shimei’s children( Shelomoth and Haziel and Haran ) as being part of the household of Ladan, Shimei’s brother
1 Chronicles 23:7-11 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 7 Of the Gershonites were Ladan and Shimei. 8 The sons of Ladan were Jehiel the first and Zetham and Joel, three. 9 The sons of Shimei were Shelomoth and Haziel and Haran, three. The…
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Is it possible to have saving faith in Jesus Christ if one has misunderstood who the Jesus Christ of scripture really is? Romans 1:1-4
I ask because of noting how chapter 1 of Romans deals with the person of Christ – who he is – while not dealing with what he has done to save sinners until chapter 3. Could this be significant? I read the following comments in a magazine y…
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Unarmed Russian fighter jets made two extremely close overflights this…
THIS CAN LEAD TO WAR !!! Where is Obama on this !?!?!? How can someone play with U.S. like this … This is SHAME…
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Why does The Holy Spirit snatch Philip away immediately after Philip shares The Gospel with the Ethiopian Bureaucrat Eunuch Government Official?
Acts 8:34-40 New American Standard Bible 1995 34 The eunuch answered Philip and said, “Please tell me, of whom does the prophet say this? Of himself or of someone else?” 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture h…
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How should the Bible reader interpret Proverbs 24:21a use of the term “the king” if the earthly governing leadership was evil?
Proverbs 24:21 New American Standard Bible 1995 21 My son, fear the Lord and the king; Do not associate with those who are given to change, Proverbs 24:21 New King James Version 21 My son, fear the Lord and the king; Do not associate …
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(Proverbs 30:5)’s “word” about a revelatory message specific to contextual circumstances at a particular time to… Or God’s Word as a whole
30:5 Hebrew OT: Westminster Leningrad Codex כָּל־אִמְרַ֣ת אֱלֹ֣והַּ צְרוּפָ֑ה מָגֵ֥ן ה֝֗וּא לַֽחֹסִ֥ים בֹּֽו׃ (Proverbs 30:5) New American Standard Bible 1995 5 Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him…
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When did Nahash, king of the Ammonites, show kindness to David?
2 Then David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, just as his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent some of his servants to console him concerning his father. But when David’s servants came to the land of t…
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Reconciling Ecclesiastes 8:12 claim that sinner might be lengthening his life Vs Ecclesiastes 8:13 claim that the evil man will Not lengthen his days?
8:12-13 The Westminster Leningrad Codex 12 אֲשֶׁ֣ר חֹטֶ֗א עֹשֶׂ֥ה רָ֛ע מְאַ֖ת וּמַאֲרִ֣יךְ ל֑וֹ כִּ֚י גַּם־יוֹדֵ֣עַ אָ֔נִי אֲשֶׁ֤ר יִהְיֶה־טּוֹב֙ לְיִרְאֵ֣י הָאֱלֹהִ֔ים אֲשֶׁ֥ר יִֽירְא֖וּ מִלְּפָנָֽיו׃ 13 וְטוֹב֙ לֹֽא־יִהְיֶ֣ה לָֽרָשָׁ֔ע …
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Did King Saul cunningly calculate that Michal’s arrogance & spiteful nature would be a snare to David? (1 Samuel 18:20-21) & (2 Samuel 6:16-20)
I present the following passage as evidence of Michal’s arrogant and spiteful nature: 2 Samuel 6:16-20, New American Standard Bible (NASB) 16Then it happened as the ark of the Lord came into the city of David that Michal the daughter of S…
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Is One of the main overarching meanings of ( Song of Solomon 2:7 ) is that love is gentle & patient?
There is a lot of debate surrounding ( Song of Solomon 2:7 ) as to whether the "Subject" which in this case is the speaker is the bride or the groom? why the "Direct Object" which are the "Daughters of Jerusalem&…
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What was the logic behind changing “firmament” to “sky”?
The King James version (as well as many other versions in various languages) states in Genesis 1:8 – And God called the firmament Heaven. The wording in the American Standard version is exactly the same. However, here’s what some ot…
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Deeper Understanding of (Proverbs 29:13) for mentioning God giving light on the eyes of both the poor and the oppressor
29:13 Hebrew OT: Westminster Leningrad Codex רָ֤שׁ וְאִ֣ישׁ תְּכָכִ֣ים נִפְגָּ֑שׁוּ מֵ֤אִיר־עֵינֵ֖י שְׁנֵיהֶ֣ם יְהוָֽה׃ (Proverbs 29:13) English Standard Version The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the ey…
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Why is Hosea 14:2 changed in some translations?
I’ve read that in Hosea 14:2, the reference to sacrificial bulls is removed and the word פָרִ֖ים is mistranslated as "fruit". Why is this? https://biblehub.com/hosea/14-2.htm#lexicon
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The Heartbeat of God :: By Geri Ungurean
After reading a news story posted on Raptureready.com, I knew that I should write an article about it. From Americanmilitarynews.com MIT astronomers and other individuals at universities in the United States and Canada detected a “heartbeat” radio sign…
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How are we to understand the words “womb” “begotten” and “morning” in Psalm 110:3?
Psalm 110:3 Brenton Septuagint Translation, With thee is dominion in the day of thy power, in the splendours of thy saints: I have begotten thee from the womb before the morning. Psalm 110:3 Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Version says, You…
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Book of Esther’s major theme is that God’s people may have Unwillingly strayed away from God, but God is still Loving towards said people
I’m trying to approach the Book of Esther in the Bible in a holistic manner ( taking a bird’s eye view ) of God’s varying calibrated auspices of His chosen Israelite nation. Also I am taking into account the historical/cultural contexts fo…
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Could someone please give an elaborate explanation as to how Wisdom, knowledge & understanding are different and/or overlap in Proverbs 24:3-5?
( reference: https://www.gotquestions.org/wisdom-knowledge.html ) Proverbs 24:3-5 New American Standard Bible 1995 3 By wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; 4 And by knowledge the rooms are filled With all pr…
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1 Samuel 14:18 – “Bring the ark of God” or “Bring the ephod”?
Saul was in his earlier reign of Israel and he was in a battle against the Philistines. His son Jonathan and his armor-bearer went into the camp of Philistines and caused a turmoil. Saul discovered it and said to Ahijah in 1 Samuel 14:18 …
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(1 Chronicles 7:15-17) “Machir took a wife for Huppim and Shuppim” then does it mean that Machir was arranged a marriage for Huppim & Shuppim?
1 Chronicles 7:6-19 New American Standard Bible (NASB) Descendants of Benjamin 6 The sons of Benjamin were three: Bela and Becher and Jediael. 7 The sons of Bela were five: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth and Iri. They were …
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The meaning of παρασκευή (‘day of preparation’)
Background I realise that the word παρασκευή has a wider range then just a reference to a day, for example Eph 6:15 is not a reference to a specific day however it is the understanding of this term in regards to a specific day that I wish…
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What does “I am creating” mean in Isaiah 65:17?
Isaiah 65:17 "See I am creating new heavens and a new earth; The former things shall not be remembered nor come to mind". New American Bible. My emphasis. The following translations also have "I am creating": Amplifie…
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Does that battle of Armageddon actually take place in North America?
Spoiler: answer is yes. I have a theory I have been working on for quite some time and I believe I am 100% correct about this, but would be curious to hear any other opinions. The crux of the argument is that the old testament has a lot of…
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Why did Ahimaaz the son of Zadok run ahead of the Cushite to Only provide good news about War Victory, & Not the Bad News about Absalom’s death?
(2 Samuel 18:19-33) (New American Standard Bible 1995 ) 19 Then Ahimaaz the son of Zadok said, “Please let me run and bring the king news that the Lord has freed him from the hand of his enemies.” 20 But Joab said to him, “You are not the…
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What does the Greek word θεότητος in Colossians 2:9 mean?
The Greek word θεότητος is translated differently in English Bibles: Colossians 2:9 New Living Translation For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. New American Standard Bible For in Him all the fullne…
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(Proverbs 23:1-3) what does Not desiring deceptive food have anything to do with behaving while dining with important leaders?
(Proverbs 23:1-3) New American Standard Bible 1995 1 When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully [a]what is before you, 2 And put a knife to your throat If you are a man of great appetite. 3 Do not desire his delicacies, Fo…
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John MacArthur dies at 86
By The Associated Press The Rev. John MacArthur, an influential and exacting evangelical preacher, died Monday at the age of 86. He led Grace Community…
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Scarlet or Purple?
I was talking with a friend, and he offered this up as a contradiction between the two accounts. When Jesus is about to be crucified, during his flogging Matthew says the soldiers clothed him in scarlet while Mark says it was in purple. I …
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Why do the Renaissance era English Bible translations prefer the word “devils” rather than “demons”?
Tyndale Bible, Geneva Bible, King James Bible, and Douay Rheims Bible (all from the same era) prefer to use the word "devils" (or an earlier variation such as "deuils"). The English word "demons" was never us…
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Scott Kelso: Theological Violence in the 21st Century
Scott T. Kelso, Theological Violence in the 21st Century: The Eclipse of Ethics and Morality in Today’s World (New York: Boss Media, 2021), 184 pages, ISBN 9781633375079. In the Old Testament, we are shown how God sent prophets again and again to warn …
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Tithing in the churches today
Q. Why are there so many debates about tithing today? JC Pennys’ chain of malls in America has the testimony of tithing; why is it negated today? Looking unto Abraham, he gave a tithe, Jacob vowed and gave a tithe, even before Moses came a…
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Praying the News
The “news” is by its nature, mostly negative. An airliner that makes it to its destination is not news, but one that falls out…