Let’s Talk Bible Translations
Introduction This will not be your average discussion about Bible translations. First of all, I’m not an expert on the subject of Bible translations, so I won’t try to make you think I am. I’m also not a Greek or Hebrew scholar. Therefore, I can’t approach this subject from that perspective. However, I’ve done […]
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The Trinity and Oneness Pentecostalism — [Part 2 of 2] — (We Don’t Get To Decide Who God Is)
Note: While this is a continuation of our study of the Trinity in the context of Oneness Pentecosalism, this applies to any religion that rejects the Trinity in favor of their own ideas about God—such as what we find in the false religions of Mormonism and Jehovah’s Witnesses. WE DON’T GET TO DECIDE WHO GOD IS […]
The Trinity and Oneness Pentecostalism – [Part 1 of 2] — (The Pre-Existence of Christ)
All Scripture quotations are from the BSB (Berean Standard Bible) unless otherwise noted. Introduction You may or may not be familiar with Oneness Pentecostalism—primarily within the United Pentecostal Church International, led by David K. Bernard. It’s a growing non-Trinitarian religious group that calls itself Pentecostal, but they are in no way Pentecostal in the common understanding of it. They are […]
Living the Spirit-Filled Life of Wisdom
How do we live the Spirit-filled life? How do we walk by the Spirit? How do we make decisions that are in God’s will? These questions are answered in the following passages: (Ephesians 5:15-18 – NET) — 15 Therefore be very careful how you live – not as unwise but as wise, 16 taking advantage of every opportunity, […]
Living a Life of Excellence — [Philippians 1:8-11]
In the passage below the Apostle Paul talks about “approving” or seeking the “things that are excellent.” In other words, we’re to seek to live a life of excellence as servants of Christ. Our path of life is to be Christ-centered and characterized by Christ-likeness. (Philippians 1:8-11) – 8 For God is my witness, how I […]
Christ — The Authority of All
As the creator, God and King, all things are subject to Christ. We live in a world where Christianity is hated, because they hate Jesus and all that He stands for. They hate the authority that He is recognized for by His followers. They hate the idea that He is their authority too. All […]
God’s Way To Heaven
If you were to die right now, do you know where you would spend eternity? Introduction Living in a world with so many different religions, and so many religions claiming to have the truth, claiming to be the way to God, how can we possibly know for sure who has the truth? In […]
Use of “Yahweh” in Bible Translations
The name “Yahweh” is a commonly accepted spelling and pronunciation of God’s personal name among scholars. It’s the covenant name of the God of Israel. As for the meaning of this name, I’ll quote Got Questions?: “The name Yahweh comes from the Hebrew word for “I am.” When God met Moses at the burning bush and commanded him to go back […]
New Life, New Perspective
Commentary on Colossians 3:1-4 Colossians 3:1-4 1 If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth. 3 For ye died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When […]
Can a Person Be a Christian and Not Live the Life of a Christian?
Scripture quoted by permission. All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the NET Bible® copyright ©1996-2016 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. All rights reserved. Introduction A true born-again Christian who doesn’t live the Christian life, would provide the perfect definition of an oxymoron. A Christian is not someone who merely says they believe in […]