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Could μονογενής mean simply "unique"?

Could μονογενής mean simply "unique"?

In this article Hebrew scholar Michael Heiser makes the claim that the term μονογενής (monogenēs) in John 3:16 means “unique” rather than “only-begotten.” However, he does not provide citations, referring to “Scholars of Greek.”

A New Creation in Exodus and John

A New Creation in Exodus and John

If you want to start at the beginning with an introduction to Israelite Creation in Context, click HEREThere are a wide variety of articles you can find about Creation, Exodus, Plagues, and Numbers HEREA short collection are as follows:https:/…

What does it mean to be "born of water"?

What does it mean to be "born of water"?

In John 3:5, Jesus tells Nicodemus that to enter the kingdom one must be “born of water and the Spirit”. How is this phrase understood? Is it a single construct (i.e. one birth of both water and Spirit)? Or are two births in view (one of w…

Who is the "other disciple" in John 18:16?

Who is the "other disciple" in John 18:16?

After Jesus’ arrest:

15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that
disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into
the palace of the high priest.
16 But Peter stood at the door without. Then wen…

What is John 1:33 directly referring to?

What is John 1:33 directly referring to?

John 1:33 (NASB):

I did not recognize Him, but He who sent me to baptize in water said to me, ‘He upon whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining upon Him, this is the One who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.’

What is this verse direct…

Gratitude :: By John Lysaught

Gratitude :: By John Lysaught

There is no doubt that the end of this age is nearing. With the fake pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns that sprouted from lies and deception, there came a release spurred on by Satan to attack Christians. I’m not saying they are dragging us into the streets and beating us, but they are flagrantly marginalizing […]

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Is John pro-Samaritan?

Dr. Eli Lizorkin-Eyzenberg is the Professor of Ancient Cultures at Israel Bible Center. This week we explore how John’s gospel is different from the other gospels with particular attention on the Samaritans. Is it possible that the Samaritans …

how do we reconcile John 8:14 & 5:31

how do we reconcile John 8:14 & 5:31

John 8:14 New International Version

14 Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going. But you have no idea where I come from or where I am going.

John 5:31 -…