Have you noticed there’s no verse 7 in the ESV translation of Acts 24? Verses were actually not numbered in ancient Bibles; verse numbers were introduced by printer Robert Estienne in the 16th century. Since then, scholars have also gained access to some of the oldest Bible manuscripts available, and these ancient manuscripts appear to… Continue reading I see Acts 24 verse 6 and 8. Where Is Acts 24:7?
Here is a short Hebrew lesson designed to make some peace in the world. For most people these details won't matter. For those who like detail, buckle up for some technicalities. The purpose of this short essay is to help educate the detail lovers in the world and prevent a "quarrel about words, which does… Continue reading Yahweh or YHWH or YHVH?
1. Embracing the Unknown Regarding Israel today there is much we don't know about God's plans and purposes. The Bible doesn't answer every question about what is happening today. We are called to respond with wisdom, using His Word, prayer, counsel, and discernment (James 1:5). 2. The True Israel This is what God said about… Continue reading Who Was Israel, And Who Is “Israel” Today?
This is very counter to our culture, but no, Christians shouldn't celebrate diversity for diversity sake. Diversity for diversity sake is empty and void of the Spirit of God. It's important that we don't shame the body of Christ in many places in the world where there isn't a readily available pool of people with… Continue reading Should Christians Celebrate Diversity?
A personal relationship with Christ matters most, but a relationship with a local gathering of His body, which is called a church, is also indispensable. A Physical Assembly The word we translate "church" in the Bible is "ekklesia" and literally means a physical assembly of people. It's the same word we sometimes use to describe… Continue reading The Importance Of The Weekly, Sunday Morning, Local, Physical Assembly Of Qualified Churches
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