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Exegetical breakdowns, verse-by-verse analysis, and theological commentary to strengthen understanding of Scripture.

JWS, PSALM 82 & HUMAN JUDGES Members Public

In John 10:34-36 the Lord Jesus quotes Psalm 82:6 where certain judges are called gods in order to expose the duplicity of his opponents for unjustly condemning him of blasphemy for claiming to be one with the Father: “Jesus answered them: ‘Is it not written in your Law,

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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JOSEPH THE FATHER OF MARY? Members Public

The English translations of the Greek version of Matthew 1:16 refer to Joseph as the son of Jacob and the husband of Mary: “And Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband (andra) of Mary, by whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.” Matthew 1:16 Legacy Standard

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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PETER & THE DEITY OF CHRIST Members Public

In this post I will furnish another case to illustrate why translations matter. I will be focusing on the inspired witness of the letters that the Spirit moved Peter to compose, commonly known as the Petrine Epistles. These letters explicitly state that they were composed by Peter, and that the

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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HEBREWS 2:9 & SYRIAC CHRISTOLOGY PT. 2 Members Public

I continue my discussion of the variants of Hebrews 2:9 and its impact on Christology and soteriology: HEBREWS 2:9 & SYRIAC CHRISTOLOGY. One of the most interesting, in fact remarkable, variants of Hebrews 2:9 is found in the Syriac translation known as the Peshitta. According to this

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Sam Shamoun
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HEBREWS 2:9 & SYRIAC CHRISTOLOGY Members Public

According to the underlying Greek text of Hebrews 2:9, Jesus is described as tasting death for every man by the grace of God: “But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels—Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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TITUS 2:13 & KJV Members Public

This article is taken from the following post: Titus 2:13 – “the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ”. The following is an excerpt from Dr. Thomas Holland’s Crowned With Glory, ©2000, used with permission. Titus 2:13 – “the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ” “Looking for that

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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1 John 5:7 (Johannine Comma) Members Public

This posted has been uploaded from the following article: . The following is an excerpt from Dr. Thomas Holland’s Crowned With Glory, ©2000, used with permission. 1 John 5:7 (Johannine Comma) – “These Three Are One” “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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ONE MORE TIME: SON OR SERVANT? Members Public

In this post I revisit the issue of whether Jesus in Acts 3:13, 26 and 4:27, 30 is being described as God’s Servant or Son. I will cite a slew of ancient versions and English translations that render the articular Greek word as Son or Child, thereby

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Sam Shamoun
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