Tag: theology
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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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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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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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A GENERATION that do not like to be questioned
I have noticed in the generation in which we live that People do not like to be questioned (on a level below the surface,…
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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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1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 But I would not have you…
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even…
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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…
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Revitalizing Theological Categories A Classical Pentecostal Response To J. Rodman Williamss Renewal Theology
293 REVIEW ESSAY Revitalizing Theological Categories: A Classical Pentecostal Response to J. Rodman Williams’s Renewal Theology Frank D. Macchia J. Rodman Williams, Renewal Theology…
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Daniel 11:30 – Romans?
I am reading through A New English Translation of the Septuagint, currently in the Book of Daniel, where two different versions, the Old Greek and Theodotion, are given. The Old Greek NETS version of Daniel 11:30 reads: And the Romans will…
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Roman Catholic Church Attacks Theology of Jews & Christians :: By Bill Wilson
On January 17, the Catholic-led Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem issued a statement declaring themselves the sole authority “in matters pertaining to Christian religious, communal, and pastoral life in the Holy Land.” The statement went further, warning that other Christians advance “damaging ideologies, such as Christian Zionism,” which allegedly mislead the public and harm…
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How is the Greek to be understood with regards to ‘only’ at Mark 13:32’s final clause, “but only the Father”?
Mark 13:32’s is "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." (Berean Standard Bible) The use of ‘only’ in the final clause is typical. Some add ‘alone’ in italics, as w…
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Why does the prince offer six lambs on the Sabbath in Ezekiel 46:4?
Ezekiel 46:4 NASB 4 The burnt offering which the prince shall offer to the Lord on the sabbath day shall be six lambs without blemish and a ram without blemish; In Ezekiel the prince offers six lambs instead of the two offered beside…
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How is Abiather linked to the house of Eli?
In 1 Samuel 2, Eli is cursed for letting his sons defile the house of God: 27 Then a man of God came to Eli and said to him, “Thus says the LORD: ‘Did I not clearly reveal Myself to the house of your father when they were in Egypt in …
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I once heard a moving story ( used it in…
I once heard a moving story ( used it in a message too) about Joe Paterno , long-time football coach at Penn State University….
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What is the meaning of “a holy kiss” in “Greet one another with a holy kiss”. 1 Corinthians 16:20?
1 Corinthians 16:20 "All the brothers send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss". ESV. My emphasis. Many years ago I was in a church congregation and the preacher was speaking about "a holy kiss". In the …
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Does baptizing come after discipling in Matthew 28:19?
Matthew 28:19 (ESV) reads: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, In the Greek, (according to Blue Letter Bible) that’s: πορευθέντες οὖν μ…
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A PRAYER vigil for Alex Pretti…
Former President Joe Biden criticized the Trump administration over the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents in Minneapolis in…
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Should Old Testament Prophecies Concerning YHWH and His Messiah be collapsed into Yahweh? [closed]
Blockquote 15 “The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen— 16 just as you desired of the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, ‘Le…
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Is the “faith” of Hebrews 12:2 referring to the faith of “all” of us, or “each” of us?
Hebrews 12:2, in part: [ESV] looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith [NIV] fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith [KJV] Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith [Greek] ἀφορῶντες εἰς τ…
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Grammatically, is the time span mentioned in Revelation 20:4 limited to only the topic of the martyrs’ involvement in the Kingdom of Christ?
I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony of Jesus…They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years (Rev. 20:4)*
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Who is the “possessor of heaven and earth” in Genesis 14:19. Abraham or God?
Who is the “possessor of heaven and earth” in Genesis 14:19 And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: 20 and blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies…
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Instrument of Worship :: By Tom Tillman
Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is…
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Was Jesus really the prophet like Moses? [closed]
Revelation 11:5,6 describes the actions of a prophet who performs miracles like Moses (and Elijah) as the "two" witnesses who battle the wild beast on behalf of God’s people for a period of 42 months. The transfiguration foreshad…
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Did Abiathar die in the flower/prime of his life?
According to the prophecy given to the house of Eli all his descendants will die in the prime of their life KJV 1 Samuel 2 : 31 – 33 Behold, the days come, that I will cut off thine arm, and the arm of thy father’s house, that there shall…
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Did Isaac see his Great-Grandchildren like Joseph?
At the end of Genesis, the Bible specifically mentions Joseph saw his Great-Grandchildren at 110 years old, but of Isaac who passed at 180, no mention is made of this. Did Isaac see his Great-Grandchildren as well or not?
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What was the significance of the daily decrease of the number of bulls offered during Tabernacles in Numbers 29:12-32?
During the feast of Tabernacles there seems to be a gradual decrease of the number of bulls offered from the first day to the last.What is of note is that only the bulls offered decrees in number whilst the other animals remain the same th…
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Did King Ahaz find a virgin mother?
In Isaiah 7, King Ahaz, the Judean king, is surrounded by the armies of Aram and Israel and things look bleak. At Isaiah 7:13-17, the prophet tells Ahaz that God will give him a sign that the seige will be broken. The sign, according to …
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When did the 7 + 62 (69) weeks (483 years, in fact) start and then end, which then heralded “Messiah the Prince”, as portrayed in Dan 9:25 [NASB]?
This much written about and endlessly debated time period, in my opinion, has to be understood before we can even think about ascertaining when the "70th week" of Daniel’s famed prophecy came about, or indeed may still have to co…
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Kindness and goodness – fruit of Spirit, what is the difference?
I was studying Gl 5.22, and I came across this virtues – kindness and goodness. I am Brazilian, and I looked up in dictionary for these two words in Portuguese (Bondade and Benignidade) and they are often used as synonyms. So I tried to lo…
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Matthew 28:19 Go, Going… huh?? How should we understand the passive voice?
Bill in this article briefly argues against the view that ‘ the typical translation of Matthew 28:19 ("Therefore go and make disciples") is incorrect because the Greek word for "go" (poreuthentes) is a participle and s…
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What is the cause of the “greater sin” in John 19:11?
In Jesus’ conversation with Pilate in John 19:11, responding to his question, “Don’t you know that I have the authority….to crucify you?” Jesus answers: “You would have no authority over me at all unless it had been given you from abov…
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The STOLEN AZUSA (Portland)
William Seymour’s thoughts turned to marriage. Jennie Evans Moore, a faithful member of his ministry in Los Angeles, became his wife. She was known…
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President Trump: God Is Very Proud of me
Trump on Tuesday proclaimed “God is very proud” of him and the job he has done since returning to office during a sprawling 105-minute…
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Luke 19.22, what precisely is wicked as it pertains to the servant of?
Luke 19:22 And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: Evil (πονηρός, sc#4190) is used 76x’…
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Why did Textus Receptus add the word “Χριστοῦ” to [Revelation 12:17]?
Rome’s persecution of specific Israelites who have "τὴν μαρτυρίαν τοῦ Ἰησοῦ" was poetically documented in [Revelation 12:17] – "And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offsprin……
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Could Matthew 28:18-19 be translated in the Koine Greek to be an exhortation and not a commandment as some may think?
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,” Could this mean, ”while you are going out and about or while you are on your way do these things”, or ”while y…