2nd Tim.1:7] For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. [8] Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of... Continue Reading →
A while ago, I read a couple of books: “Evangelical Hermeneutics” by Robert L. Thomas and “Interpreting the Bible: An Overview of Hermeneutics” by Ernst R. Wendland. Meh. Robert Thomas’ book highlighted that the state of hermeneutics in Christian academia is a disaster. He said that hermeneutical authorities have taken it upon themselves to redefine... Continue Reading →
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:2) As we head into a new year this is great advice for the Christian. It is easy to slip into the... Continue Reading →
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. (2 Tim. 3:16-17) This is the last occasion in the last book written for the Bible in which the... Continue Reading →
The kinsman-redeemer is a male Jewish relative who, according to various laws of the Pentateuch, had the privilege (or responsibility) to act on behalf of a relative who was in trouble, in danger, or in need. He is one who delivers or rescues (Genesis 48:16; Exodus 6:6) or redeems property or person (Leviticus 27:9–25, 25:47–55).He... Continue Reading →
“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them…” (Matthew 6:7-8). The “Our Father” prayer is often repeated today without really thinking about what the Bible says later after Jesus has died and... Continue Reading →
“For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little.” (Isa. 28:10) Seriously. This is about drunk priests. You’ve heard the old joke about the new priest doing his first mass who was so nervous he could hardly speak. He asked the monsignor... Continue Reading →
Phil.4:8] Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. [9] Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and... Continue Reading →
Isaiah 55:1-3: 1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2 Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not?... Continue Reading →
Mat 3:1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 3:3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of... Continue Reading →
If I said, “Have you heard the good news?”, you would ask, “What good news?” Until I specify the good news you would not know what good news I was talking about. The word gospel in the Bible means “good news.” The word “gospel” occurs 17 times in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and... Continue Reading →
Why did the Lord say to His own mother, "Woman, what have I to do with thee?" You remember the story, don't you? This is when the Lord turned the water into wine at that wedding in Cana in John 2:1-12. They ran out of wine. Mary, the Lord’s mother, went to Him and said,... Continue Reading →
1st Thess.1:3] Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; [4] Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. [5] For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in... Continue Reading →
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