Practical application of Pentecostal theology in politics, economy and social issues
I heard somewhere that in 1 Corinthians 16:2
Upon the first [day] of the week let every one of you lay by him in
store, as [God] hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I
come
There is some ambiguity about “the first…
In Joshua 18:6 (NASB)
And you shall write a description of the land in seven divisions, and bring the description here to me. Then I will cast lots for you here before the Lord our God.
or in Jonah 1:7 (NASB) (could’ve referenced even mo…
NIV Romans 1: 18The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against
all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth
by their wickedness, 19since what may be known about God is plain to
them, because God has…
John 7:15 (ESV):
The Jews therefore marveled, saying, “How is it that this man has learning,1 when he has never studied?”
The footnote is:
7:15 Or this man knows his letters
So there are two questions:
Which translation g…
2 Peter 3:3-13 (ESV):
3 knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires. 4 They will say, “Where is the promise of his coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, a…
2 Peter 3:1-4
1This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In
both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder,
2that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the
commandment of t…
I have read Robbins and Witheringtons different understanding of socio-rhetorical criticism and have better understood Ben Witherington III’s method:
“socio-rhetorical criticism” is the study of ancient social history with a particular em…
Psalm 40:12 (KJV) ” For innumerable evils have compassed me about:
mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to
look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my
heart faileth me.”
Is it possi…
John 7:8:
“…You go to the festival. I am not[a] going up to this festival, because my time has not yet fully come.”
The all important footnote:
[a] John 7:8 Some manuscripts not yet
It seems strange that many manuscripts omit…
John 14:27
New International Version says:
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you
as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be
afraid.
what does peace mean? what is the definition in …
There are those who suggest that chapter 16 is a later addition to an originally shorter epistle to the Romans.
It strikes me that arguments against the originality of Romans 16 based upon what we do/don’t know about the individuals mentio…
Papias was a church father from 60-130 AD. It is often said that he represents an authentic chain of tradition back to the original apostles as he has connections to either John, or elders related to the apostles.
As such, Papias often bec…