Glossolalia: Speaking in unknown languages
Speaking in tongues, known as glossolalia, is a central practice in Pentecostal and charismatic worship, especially in Appalachian contexts. It involves uttering speech-like sounds…
Apparent violence of the Old Testament
How do Christian traditions reconcile the explicit violence of the Old Testament (by the Almighty towards people and by nations against other nations) with the idea of a loving G-d?
Sorry for posting an obviously naïve/ignorant question, b…
What’s the self awareness of Paul re his office of “Apostle of Gentiles”?
What’s the nature of the self awareness of Paul regarding his office of “Apostle of Gentiles”? Can we say that in Paul’s mind he is appointed the office singularly or exclusively as no one else can say the same in the same sense, or he thi…
Did David choose the pestilence in 1 Chronicles 21:13?
After having sinned David is given three options from which to choose
1 Chronicles 21:12 NLT
You may choose three years of famine, three months of destruction by your enemies, or three days of severe plague as the angel of the Lord brings…
How should one interpret Isaiah 26:10
"Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the Lord." (KJV)
"Though grace is shown to the wicked, they do…
Must Ezekiel 44:1-3 be fulfilled prior to the new Eden of Revelation 22?
When analyzing biblical Temples of YHVH in context to the Tanakh & Gospels, Yerushalem (יְרֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם) has already experienced the construction of 3 Temples built to honor YHVH (prior to 70 AD) :
#1. The-Temple of the-King Shlomoh (הַ…
Is Athanasius’ translation of Isaiah 9:6 supportable?
Athanasius of Alexandria translates :
… the everlasting father … [Isaiah 9:6 KJV]
as :
… Father of the coming age … [‘On Luke 10:22’ from Select Works and Letters (1) ].
I notice that Robert Young translates this as :
… Fath…
Did Jesus assert Judas Iscariot a place in heaven?
Jesus says in Matthew 19:28:
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things,
when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed
Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes …
Did Jesus really died? If yes, did the trinitarian god temporarily lost 30 percent of its member?
Trinitarians and oneness beliefs is foundatuon on the answer to this question about the nature of Jesus.
Casting out devils — exorcism or prayer to cast out evil spirit
In Appalachian Pentecostalism, the practice of casting out devils, often called spiritual deliverance, closely resembles exorcism but is distinct in approach and scope. Deliverance…
Which struggle did Paul have in mind when he referred to the "armor of God"?
From Ephesians 6:10-17 (NIV):
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but…
Historical Evidence that the Jewish Calendar Day Began at Sunset?
1. Question – a Reference Request
In view of the question : Luke 23:54 – How should "Sabbath Dawning" be Interpreted?
Whether or not Luke is stating that the Sabbath began at dawn, or not – it seems there should be evidence …