Practical application of Pentecostal theology in politics, economy and social issues
It appears that the eye for an eye Law (Levitcus 24:20) is punishing,
by taking away something that we need. Whereas the Law to bless our enemy
(Matthew 5:38-5:34) is like giving something good to make them happy.
Like being kind to the ev…
John 19:14 seems to indicate that Jesus had been arrested, and brought before the priests, and then Pilate, and was then being sent for crucifixion on the day of preparation for the Passover.
Now it was the day of preparation for the Passo…
After leaving Egypt, the Israelites traveled to Mount Sinai. Exodus 19:1 records their arrival:
בחדש השלישי לצאת בני־ישראל מארץ מצרים ביום הזה באו מדבר סיני
Apparently this date can be understood differently:
On the third new moon after…
Bethel Redding is a very cool church and I love what is coming out of there. However, I have laid out some thoughts on…
In chapter 2 Job refuses to curse God but states:
“Shall we accept good from God and not trouble”
and then in chapter 3v3-4 it says that Job cursed the day he was born:
‘May the day of my birth perish, and the night that said, …
I was wondering if anyone had some insight on the translation of John 2:4. The verse seems to be rendered in a variety of ways, usually either that Jesus says the lack of wine is of no concern to Him, or to both Him and Mary.
All the Greek…
We know the prophet Elijah called fire down from heaven, killing bands of soldiers; and we know he slew the prophets of Baal at Mount Carmel. But his successor, Elisha, who had received the double portion of God’s spirit, had a compassion…
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I’m trying to mentally form a somewhat comprehensive list of types of criticisms/approaches to Biblical studies and what the lay of the land looks like as of 2023–as well as a rough timeline for when each type of criticism made its appear…
Corey Forsyth [11/03/2015 2:53 PM]So I have to hear the explanation as to why the sinners prayer is such a sin. I have always…
In Leviticus 7:21 does “abominable” mean that pigs and rats are “disgusting and repulsive” or in some sense “spiritually horrible” or “idolatrous”?:
Lev 7:21 Moreover the soul that shall touch any unclean thing, as the
uncleanness o…
I hope someone can help me with this one.
Question – What is the correct translation of end of Daniel 7:27? Is it Him (God) or it (kingdom)?
As much as I looked, all English translations say Him – ESV,NASB,NET,HCSB,ASV,KJV,YLT and so on…