95 Thesis of Dr. Martin Luther
Out of love and zeal for truth and the desire to bring it to light, the following theses will be publicly discussed at Wittenberg…
Would 1 Peter Be The Oldest Letter In The New Testament?
I was reading this book by Craig S. Keener 1 Peter: A Commentary and he believes that the apostle Peter is the author of the letter. If his assertion is correct would that make 1 Peter the oldest book of the New Testament? I mean would t…
Did Jesus distinguish between the audiences who would hear his message?
Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. John 18:20 KJV
All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in par…
Why does the KJV say JAH in Psalm 68:4?
While reading Psalm 68 this morning, I came across this verse which uses the name "JAH":
Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him. (KJV Psalm 68:4)
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So if being born as this is not merit to why it should be accepted, than why isnt being born as this that does no harm to anyone not merit?
You all said murders, child molester, and thiefs are born that way but are not accepted in society. To make a point that me being born gay doesnt give validty that my sexuality should be condoned. Okay well than how does me being born gay …
What does "my name is with him" mean in Exodus 23:21?
Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.
21Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him….
Is the statement "Leah had weak eyes" (Genesis 29:17) an indication that women at that time had their face covered where only their eyes showed?
In Genesis 2k9:17 the only specific part of the body mentioned is the eyes. Is this because everything else was covered up?
“Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured” (KJV). The tender eyes of Leah, as so translat…
How can Christ be the firstfruits of the resurrection when others were raised before him?
In 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, we read of Christ as firstfruits but in Matthew 27:52-53, we read that at the death of Jesus Christ, many saints arose. How do I then draw the line in explaining Christ as the firstfruits since a group arose bef…
If Lot went to Zoar, why did his daughters think no one was left on earth?
Did Lot actually go to Zoar? Bible text would suggest yes. However, why would the daughters think no one was left on earth? Genesis 19:31. It seems to me they arrived in Zoar and later left. Although it doesn’t indicate how long neverthele…
Is Hebrews 10:28 talking about the past or present
I read a few translations of Hebrews 10:28, some translate as present perfect, and some translate as past.
A man who has gone against the law of Moses is put to death without pity on the word of two or three witnesses: (Hebrews 10:28, BBE…
In Luke 16:21 why were the dogs mentioned?
who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores.
(Luke 16:21, ESV)
Some see the dogs as further insult to Lazarus.
Some see the dogs a sympathetic to Lazarus. Dogs likin…
What did "Kingdom of Greece" refer to in Daniel 8:21?
I was reading Daniel 8:15-27, where it says:
…. the ram you saw that had two horns represents the kingdoms of Media and Persia. The goat represents the kingdom of Greece, and the prominent horn between his eyes is the first king….
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