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In-depth examinations of Scripture, textual reliability, theological themes, and defense of biblical doctrine.
CHRIST’S FAITHFULNESS AS AN EXAMPLE OF SAVING FAITH Paid Members Public
In this post I will provide further evidence that saving faith according to the Holy Bible is defined as faithfulness to the Lord Jesus. I will use Christ’s own faithfulness as an example. For instance, note how the following versions rendering a key text that is often employed in
BIBLICAL VERSES ON FAITHFULNESS/OBEDIENCE Paid Members Public
Here’s an older version of this article: TRUE FAITH IS FAITHFULNESS AND OBEDIENCE PT. 1. In this relatively short post, I will highlight verses which testify that saving faith is being faithful to obey God’s commandments. Note, for instance, what John wrote in his inspired Gospel: “But to
MURRAY HARRIS ON TITUS 2:13 Paid Members Public
The following is adapted from the christology of titus 2:13 and 1 tim. 2:5 – Tyndale House. A BRIEF RESPONSE TO ‘THE CHRISTOLOGY OF TITUS 2:13 AND 1 TIM. 2:5’ BY J. CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS Murray J. Harris We can be grateful to Dr Edwards for reminding us
BIBLICAL TEXTS CALLING JESUS “GOD” Paid Members Public
In this post I will be sharing the verses, which the consensus of biblical scholars believes expressly call Jesus God. One such authority is noted evangelical biblical exegete Murray J. Harris. His book on this subject, Jesus as God: The New Testament Use of Theos in Reference to Jesus, has
Michael Brown Vs. Dale Tuggy Paid Members Public
The following is taken and adapted from this link:Dr. Brown’s Opening Comments for Debate with Dr. Dale Tuggy January 11, 2019. Thanks so much for coming out tonight and for tuning in to our livestream, and thanks, Dr. Tuggy, for your comments, which I’m quite eager to
Matthew 28:19: A Text Critical Investigation Paid Members Public
TThe post here is taken from the following article by Tim Hegg: Matthew 28:19. by Tim Hegg In some recent Christological discussions, the tripartite designation included in the standard texts of Matthew 28:19 has often been suspect. The problem is that it sounds far too trinitarian to have
EVEN MORE PROOF THAT MICHAEL CANNOT BE JESUS Paid Members Public
In this post I am going to show how Revelation 12 proves that the post-resurrected Jesus cannot be the spirit creature Michael the archangel. Pay close attention to what this chapter says: “Then a great sign was seen in heaven: A woman was arrayed with the sun, and the moon
EARLY CHURCH FATHERS ON THE SON’S IGNORANCE OF THE HOUR Pt. 2 Paid Members Public
52. For men, creatures as they are, are capable in a certain way of reaching forward and advancing in virtue. Enoch, for instance, was thus translated, and Moses increased and was perfected; and Isaac ‘by advancing became great ;’ and the Apostle said that he ‘reached forth Philippians 3:13 ‘ day