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Another facet of benefiting from the Bible is that it shows us the way to get the best out of life now, even in imperfection. 1 Timothy 3:2 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 2 The overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, All of us can... Continue Reading →
The Bible is a revelation from our heavenly Father, about our heavenly Father, i.e., his will and purposes. (1 Thess. 2:13) If we take the things we learn and apply them in our lives, we will live a life far more beneficial than those who do not. As we grow in knowledge, we will draw... Continue Reading →
The Areopagus in ancient Athens was a prestigious judicial body where Paul preached, emphasizing the resurrection, leading to diverse responses.
Aramaic, an ancient Semitic language related to Hebrew, played a crucial role in biblical texts and influenced early Christianity.
Aram, a biblically significant region, was home to the Aramaeans, whose lineage and conflicts shaped interactions with ancient Israel.
The term "epiphaneia" signifies Christ's divine manifestation, emphasizing His first incarnation for salvation and His second coming for judgment.
Principles There are many principles that assist the interpreter in understanding the biblical text. For example, the covenant principle differentiates between the various contracts that God has made with his people, specifically their provisions, their parties and their purposes. The Christocentric principle helps us to understand that the mind of deity is eternally centered in... Continue Reading →
Jesus had just observed the Passover with his disciples. He instituted what is now known as the Lord’s Table. He agonized in the garden of Gethsemane. There we witness the struggle of Jesus and how he acted under pressure. We see his absolute surrender to the will of the heavenly Father. Judas Iscariot betrayed... Continue Reading →
In the parable of The Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Lk. 18:9-14), we see two different kinds of men, two different approaches to God and two different outcomes. It is an ancient message, which demands modern application. It has to be taken out of the “then and there” and applied to the “here and now.”... Continue Reading →
Introduction to the Correct Method It is highly important that we get at what the author meant by his words that he used. It is highly important that we do not impose our 21st mindset into the text (eisegesis, taking out of the text). What we want to do is take the meaning out of... Continue Reading →
