Practical application of Pentecostal theology in politics, economy and social issues
Psalms speak in general terms about the Glory of God. How has Paul come to the conclusion that this relates to Jesus?
Psalm 8:3-6
3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in pla…
This three part series deals with the basics of family dynamics from God’s perspective. When we do things God’s way we get God results!…
My understanding is that translations of Psalm 16:10 differ based on whether they are translating from the Masoretic text or the Septuagint.
For example:
"For Thou wilt not abandon my soul to the nether-world; neither wilt
Thou suffe…
1 Corinthians 16:3 ESV,
13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
The Greek text for the emboldened phrase above is:
ἀνδρίζεσθε – (andrizesthe)
The ESV appears to translate it properly as "act like men".
S…
Genesis 41:49 (King James Version)
And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number.
Without being a perfect equivalent, this english version is very close to the fren…
Exodus 3:14 YLT
And God saith unto Moses, ‘I AM THAT WHICH I AM;’ He saith also, ‘Thus dost thou say to the sons of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
How does the translation of the Greek Septuagint of the "I am" in Exodus 3:…
THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY FOR PENTECOSTAL STUDIES on the Campus of EAST COAST BIBLE COLLEGE, CHARLOTTE, NC PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS November 12,…
Whenever dealing with early Christian texts, there is no shortage of hermeneutics pitfalls. For many such assemblies/groups, it is likely their canon was sparse to non-existent. However, for the purposes of this question, let us assume an …
Ok , i have seen this question on this discussion board for awhile now . But i haven’t enough points to answer on those posts , so here’s my answer , for what its worth. , this was a quandary for me as well. Even JW.Org has a view , but i…
According to the Bible Deborah’s title and hence office/vocation was prophetess
“Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel at that time.”
Judges 4:4 ESV
It is true that she was making judgment calls for …
In Genesis 3 the Hebrew word ‘nachash’ meaning the shining one has been rendered ‘snake’ or ‘serpent’. What possible ground is there for such renditions?
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