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Resurrection of Jesus: What Does Scripture Say? :: By Dr. Donald Whitchard
theology May 27, 2023

Resurrection of Jesus: What Does Scripture Say? :: By Dr. Donald Whitchard

Scripture References: Matthew 28:5-10; Luke 24:13-31; John 11:25, 20:11-18, 24-29; 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 When the Lord Jesus told Martha at the tomb of Lazarus, “I AM the Resurrection and the Life” (John 11:25, KJV), He proved it by bringing him back from the dead, doing so in public, giving further proof that He was who […]

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What is Spiritual Formation, and is it for Christians? :: By Geri Ungurean
theology May 26, 2023

What is Spiritual Formation, and is it for Christians? :: By Geri Ungurean

When I was checking out Asbury Seminary and Church online, something jumped out at me, and it gave me a ‘check’ in my spirit. I’m quite sure the reader knows what I mean. It was their emphasis on learning and practicing ‘Spiritual Formation.’ This is not unique to Asbury. I believe that this practice has […]

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theology May 21, 2023

“In the beginning”…Then What?

We started the conversation with the first phrases of Genesis and ended with the ongoing modern interpretation of the question, “Who is my neighbor?” Dr. Gruber’s course is fascinating and will make your mind bend in interesting ways. Sign up …

What does John want us to believe in John 20:31?
bible, theology May 4, 2023

What does John want us to believe in John 20:31?

John 20:31 of the Young’s Literal Translation bible says:

and these have been written that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that [by] believing [this] ye may have life in his name.

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What does ‘one’ refer to in 1 Corinthians 8:6?
bible, theology April 25, 2023

What does ‘one’ refer to in 1 Corinthians 8:6?

αλλ ημιν εις θεος ο πατηρ εξ ου τα παντα και ημεις εις αυτον και εις κυριος ιησους χριστος δι ου τα παντα και ημεις δι αυτου [TR – undisputed – Stephanus, Beza, Elzevir and Scrivener : all identical]

‘One’ is applied to two persons.
Firs…

What is the hope set before us in Hebrews 6:18-20?
bible, theology April 20, 2023

What is the hope set before us in Hebrews 6:18-20?

Hebrews 6:18-20 NASB (emphasis mine):

so that by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have taken refuge would have strong encouragement to take hold of the hope set before us. This hope we have as an an…