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The birthright was Joseph’s?

The birthright was Joseph’s?

“yet Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came a ruler, although the birthright was Joseph’s-
(1 Chronicles 5:2)
My understanding is the birthright goes to the firstborn of the first wife, and if something happens where that can…

Not Declining the Divine Name?

Not Declining the Divine Name?

John writes some strange things in Revelation, aka The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ. An angel fills a golden censer with fire from the heavenly altar, and throws it to the earth. And there’s an angel standing in the sun, crying with a loud voice to birds…

What does "the gospel" mean in Mark 1:15?

What does "the gospel" mean in Mark 1:15?

Mark 1:15

"…The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel". ESV. My emphasis.

In Mark 1:15 Jesus was near, or at, the beginning of His ministry. In the next verse, Mark 1:16, He is…