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In-depth examinations of Scripture, textual reliability, theological themes, and defense of biblical doctrine.
JEHOVAH BECOMES OUR BROTHER Paid Members Public
The Holy Bible contains what is typically referred to as theophoros or theophoric names. The term comes from the Greek word θεόφορος, (theophoros) and literally means “bearing or carrying a god.” This word refers to a person whose name contains a reference to the deity that the individual worships, invokes
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BELIEF AND WATER BAPTISM Paid Members Public
In this post I will cite some of the examples showing how God grants spiritual graces and blessings to individuals on account and in behalf of the faith and/or righteous standing of those who are close to his heart. This in turn provides biblical support for believing that God
HEBREWS 2:16 AND LIMITED ATONEMENT Paid Members Public
Some proponents of particular redemption appeal to Hebrews 2:16 to defend their man-made tradition: “For surely it is not angels he helps (epilamBanetai), but Abraham’s descendants.” NIV Note, also, the various renderings of this text: “For no where doth he take hold of the angels: but of the
Bad Greek Made Easy Paid Members Public
The following is a post by Catholic apologist Jimmy Akin, which I share here for the benefit of the readers: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/bad-greek-made-easy.I If you listen to any substantial amount of popular preaching, sooner or later you’re going to run into claims about “what
GOD MAGNIFYING AND HONORING HIS SERVANTS Paid Members Public
In this short post I am going to show from the Holy Bible that the Lord God himself magnifies his chosen servants, and even permits others to magnify them: “And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day will I begin to MAGNIFY thee in the sight of all Israel, that
EARLY CHURCH FATHERS ON JOHN 3:5 AND WATER BAPTISM Paid Members Public
The following is a list of quotes from the church fathers of the first five centuries all of whom affirm that John 3:5 refers to water baptism, and that it is in water baptism that God grants spiritual regeneration and forgiveness of transgressions by the Holy Spirit. I will
Jesus: The God That Came to Purchase His Church Paid Members Public
According to the Hebrew Bible, Jehovah is the only true God that purifies his people from sin: “‘Don’t you understand? I am the only God; there are no others. I am the one who takes life and gives it again. I punished you with suffering. But now I will
Acts 20:28: The Blood of God Paid Members Public
Is the NWT’s “the Blood of his Own” the Most Likely Translation? Robert M. Bowman, Jr. This article originally appeared on the Evangelicals and JWs Discussion Board June 6, 2004 I acknowledge that the NWT rendering of Acts 20:28 has its defenders outside the JW religion. Murray Harris,