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I am coming to accept as true, the Hebrew does not use synonyms like Greek does to “fine tune” a meaning of a word. Synonyms, instead, seem to be used for emphasis. Some mimic the sound that defines them, as … Continue reading →

Perhaps, we could liken the Bible to a printed circuit where inductors, capacitors, resistors, and various semi-conductors all direct or control current to perform certain computerized electronic tasks. It is all soldered together as one device which needs these components … Continue reading →

I just studied Hosea 2 and it challenges our understanding of God because it is the story of a broken relationship between God and Israel [Hosea 3:1] and God’s churning feelings of hurt and love. This is not the picture … Continue reading →

There is yet a unity available without compromise within Christianity that will give significant meaning to the “glory and honor” God has bestowed upon us [Hebrews 2:6-8] and to the angels’ inquiry into our redemption [1 Peter 1:10, 12 KJV]. Although I … Continue reading →

Theology, as a study, is a safe topic because we are studying God: “describing the indescribable,” as it has been put. We are defending a denominational point of view which tends to be more about God’s matchless greatness and less … Continue reading →

Peter informs us that the angels, commissioned to keep us safe [Psalm 91:11], have been more than curious about our relationship with God: “Of which salvation the prophets … prophesied of the grace that should come when … [they] testified … Continue reading →

I found the Parable of the Tares particularly encouraging [Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43]. Sadly some translations will fail to describe what to me is essential in this story. The word “tares” is loosely read “weeds” in some versions which is unfortunate … Continue reading →

In the King James we read, “How long wilt thou go [gad] about, O thou backsliding daughter? For the LORD hath created a new thing in the earth, a woman shall encompass a man.” What is the new thing God’s … Continue reading →

Bishop Richard Chenevix Trench, Archbishop of Dublin, 1864-1884, wrote “Notes on The Parables of Our Lord,” a copy of which I discovered on my bookcase, and I proceeded to enjoy reading. Dr. Trench has made the task of learning our … Continue reading →

Sometimes a biblical word study can be rewarding. Consider the idea behind our word “to suppose” in Philippians 2:25 [King James Version]: Paul testified, “I supposed it necessary to send … Epaphroditus [to Philippi]….” The English definition means “to assume … Continue reading →