I have 20 Facebook groups that I either own or am the main admin of, and none are on theology. Why? Three reasons really.
NTTC JOHN 1:34: What Did John the Baptist Say About Jesus Christ?
A number of Bible translations are choosing to go with εκλεκτος (“chosen one”) over ὁ υἱός (the Son), such as TNIV NEB REB NJB NLT LEB NET, which the recent publication P106 has strengthened εκλεκτος (“chosen one”) as a choice. However, is this the best choice as the original reading based on the evidence?
ORIGEN’S HEXAPLA: A Sixfold Text in Parallel Columns of the Old Testament
At the end of the second century, there were (at least) four competing Greek versions of the OT. Origen, one of the most important theologians in the Eastern church, was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and was active in the middle of the third century CE. Aware of differences between the Greek and Hebrew texts, he set out to bring order and understanding to the confusing array of competing textual witnesses and to produce an edition that would account for those variations.
Matthew 27:54; Mark 15:39; Luke 23:47 NTBDC: What did the centurion officer really say as Jesus died?
Matthew and Mark have the centurion officer saying, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” Luke has him saying, “Certainly this man was righteous!” Is there an irreconcilable contradiction here?
THE P52 PROJECT: Is P52 Really the Earliest Greek New Testament Manuscript?
Why should every Christian buy THE P52 PROJECT book? There is a course of action in the dating and redating of the earliest Greek New Testament papyri that will lead inevitably from one action or result to the unintended consequence of undermining the actual trustworthiness of the New Testament. Christians need to be able to defend against this trend. Much effort was put into THE P52 PROJECT book so that we could understand it and the issues at hand.
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY 101: WHAT IS THE PROTESTANT DOCTRINE CONCERNING THE RULE OF FAITH?
All Protestants agree in teaching that “the word of God, as contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only infallible rule of faith and practice.”
What Do We Know About the Israelite Priests and Levites?
There were three basic classes of religious personnel in ancient Israel: prophets, wise men, and priests, and Levites. The priests and Levites fulfilled a variety of essentially religious duties and were equivalent approximately to the clergy in modern times. They were professional men and were supported for their full-time religious work.
CHURCH AND HEBREWS 10:25: Not Forsaking Our Own Assembling Together During the COVID 19 Pandemic?
Hebrews 10:24-25 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the custom of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. CORONA VIRUS (COVID 19) Answers At The End Being Balanced What Does the Bible Really Say?
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY 101 What Is the Roman Catholic Doctrine Concerning the Rule of Faith?
So far as the Romish doctrine concerning the Rule of Faith differs from that of Protestants, it presents the following points for consideration: First, The doctrine of Romanists concerning the Scriptures. Second, Their doctrine concerning tradition. Third, Their doctrine concerning the office and authority of the Church as a teacher. ...
“THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT” Does He Really Care For You?
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,—2 Corinthians 1:3