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God is Love: The Reason Why There is a Hell :: By Dr. Donald Whitchard

God is Love: The Reason Why There is a Hell :: By Dr. Donald Whitchard

Scripture References: Matthew 7:21-23; Mark 9:43-48; Luke 12:13-21, 16:19-31; John 5:28-29; Acts 17:30-31; Romans 1:18-32, 3:10-18, 5:6-11; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Hebrews 9:27, 10:31; Revelation 20:11-15 There are just some things that are getting harder to find these days, such as ethical politicians, honest elections, intelligent leftists, happy liberals, competent leadership, and sound Biblical preaching on […]

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When does the marriage take place in Song of Songs?

When does the marriage take place in Song of Songs?

For a while, I’ve been trying to find out if the Hebrew practice of Negiah (no physical affection with a non-relative of the opposite sex until you’re married to them) was practiced in Bible times, which led me to wonder if some of the phy…

Agape and phileo

Agape and phileo – no difference

What is the difference, biblically and theologically, between agape and phileo. I have read that secular Greek texts/philosophers thought phileo a higher form of love as it refers to intimacy and a desire to love, whereas agape is more a d…