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Eusebius on the Meaning of Jesus’ Name Paid Members Public
Noted fourth century church historian Eusebius has a section explaining the meaning and significance of Jesus’ Hebrew name, which I cite at length. CHAPTER 17 That the Name of Jesus was also honoured among the Ancient Friends of God. MOSES was also the first to use the Name Jesus, when
James White and the NA/UBS Compilation Paid Members Public
The following is taken from James E. Snapp’s post: James White and the NA/UBS Compilation. “So do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.” – Hebrews 10:35 (EHV) When one version of the New Testament has a verse, and another version does not have it,
Luke 23:34a – Answering the Apologists (Part 2) Paid Members Public
The following is taken from James E. Snapp’s blog: Luke 23:34a – Answering the Apologists (Part 2). In the previous post, we looked at the external evidence regarding Jesus’ saying from the cross, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do,” found in Luke 22:34. We
Luke 23:34a – Answering the Apologists (Part 1) Paid Members Public
The following is taken from James R. Snapp’s blog: Luke 23:34a – Answering the Apologists (Part 1). This week, as Christians contemplate the words spoken by Christ during His crucifixion, we shall take a close look at the textual variant in Luke 23:34a, where, in almost all Greek
LIMITED ATONEMENT DEBATE PT. 2 Paid Members Public
This is a continuation of the first part of my debate material: LIMITED ATONEMENT DEBATE PT. 1 OTHER VERSES RELATED TO THE EXTENT OF THE ATONEMENT AND THE NECESSITY OF FAITH TO APPROPRIATE IT “But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been manifested, being witnessed by
LIMITED ATONEMENT DEBATE PT. 1 Paid Members Public
These are the notes for my debate with Matt Slick on the topic of limited atonement. Refuting Matt Slick’s misuse and misinterpretation of Colossians 2:14 Slick’s Interpretation Col. 2:14, “[Jesus] having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us and which was hostile
IRENAEUS AND MARK’S GOSPEL Paid Members Public
In this short post I will cite 2nd century church father and apologist Irenaeus in regards to Mark’s Gospel. Irenaeus was the bishop of Lyons, France, and a disciple of Polycarp, the bishop of Smyrna and a disciple of the apostles including John. Like Polycarp, Irenaeus died as a
IRENAEUS AND THE DEITY OF CHRIST Paid Members Public
Irenaeus was the bishop of the church in Lyon, France, and was a disciple of the bishop and martyr Polycarp, who was a disciple of the Apostles, especially John. The bishop of France was himself martyred for his faith in the Lord Jesus. Here are a few snippets from his