Posts Tagged ‘Bible Study’
Preaching to Ourselves from 1 John
A recent look at 1 John started a new train of thought concerning this little book that seems to aid in understanding and applying its contents. Commentators well know that 1 John is hard to outline. One commentary I have lists no less than eight full outlines of the book (including the author’s own)1 as…
Read MoreWhy You Should Read a Book about Greek Texts
An Introduction to the Greek New Testament Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridge. Wheaton, IL: Crossway , 2019. Reviewed by Brent Niedergall Solomon said, “And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.” (Eccl. 12.12) In our world of almost…
Read MoreWhy Study the Old Testament?
The New Testament (NT) speaks directly to those who will become and who already are followers of Christ in the church. Christ launched the church following his resurrection to earth and return (ascension) to heaven and he continues to expand it today. This period spans approximately 2,000 years and counting. The Old Testament (OT), however,…
Read MoreIt’s Septuagint Day! Should I Care?
Happy International Septuagint Day! If you’re scratching your head over what the Septuagint is, for the sake of simplicity, it’s the Koiné Greek translation of the Old Testament. It’s the Hebrew Old Testament translated into the Greek of the New Testament. International Septuagint Day is designated to raise awareness of this resource’s value. There’s a…
Read MoreWhat Is a Helpmeet?
What is a helpmeet? Or, for that matter, what is a helpmate? According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, “helpmate” is “altered from helpmeet.” It is called a “ghost word, from the Biblical translation of Latin adjutoriumsimile sibi [Gen. ii:18] as ‘an help meet (i.e. fit) for him’ (Hebrew ‘ezer keneghdo ), which already by 1673…
Read MoreThe Antichrists
“And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.” (1 John 4:3) “And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord…
Read MoreMisusing the Bible – Where there is no vision…
False teachers, cult leaders and charlatans aren’t the only people who misuse Bible verses. Well-intended believers may do the same, but for different reasons. Perhaps we fail to study a verse in a responsible way, or perhaps we assume that it means one thing and don’t bother to double-check. Whatever the case, we must give…
Read MoreESV Reader’s Bible: a review
English Standard Version Reader’s Bible. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2018. Reviewed by Don Johnson Just about a year ago I spotted Crossway’s ESV Reader’s Bible on sale at about 33% of its list price. Who can pass up a sale? Besides, since Crossway published the ESV in this format, I’ve been curious. What would it…
Read MoreWhat To Do When You Disagree with God
Have you ever read your Bible and come across something that bothered you? Something that made you uncomfortable? Something you disagreed with? I hope you have. Many people mistakenly assume that everything they read in their Bibles should line up with how they see the world. God should behave the way they expect him to,…
Read More“By My Name Jehovah Was I Not Known to Them”
Do you have one of those names that give telemarketers pause? You almost feel bad for the guy who has to cold-call a Mr. Anuszkiewicz or a Mrs. Lefebvre to try and persuade them to upgrade their cable, phone, and internet package. By the same token, there are some people out there who always gets…
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