who is this Man? pt 1 of 2 Mark 4.35-37 On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. (NASB) You may already know, there have been countless shipwrecks... Read more
I’m replying on Twitter to all kinds of posts. I’ve realized it’s far more fun to do so than merely to come up with my own posts. It also drives a lot of traffic if I reply to a well-known personality. I won’t make much to do about this article, other than it was fun to put together. The pictures are public and can be accessed by anyone, as well as the posts. There are no hidden permissions here. Twitter... Read more
We have to consider the methodology of any translation before we address the question. What Bible Scriptures are most often interpreted wrong? Like most good questions about interpretation, this one is easier to ask than it is to answer. First, we must remember we are dealing with various types of translations, which are really transliterations. There are transliterations that strive to be word-for-word, although this is really impossible given the differences in the sentence structure in the original languages. There... Read more
what about the things we confess? | Philippians ii.12 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of the Father. (Philippians 2.10-11, KJV) What specifically are we confessing about Christ? We confess that Jesus Christ is Lord To understand the term Lord, it may be best to look at how the... Read more
now or not yet | Philippians ii.11 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2.10-11, KJV) this glorious hymn with wondrous truths about Christ, now focuses on us There are many questions about these two verses. Who are we referring to here: angels, demons, humans,... Read more
the name above all names | Philippians ii.10 We’re working through Phil 2.5-11 in this series CLICK I have written 9 articles on Philippians 2 so far. To review them go to the Word Study or Theology categories in the Archives (or see list below). Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and... Read more
bearing in mind the exaltation | Philippians ii.9 Paul is talking about the exalted Lord, literally raised up This includes the idea of the Resurrection of Christ, although that term is not used. What other world religion boasts a resurrected spiritual leader? What other world religion has so much evidence pointing to a risen Savior? Consider one evidence that is very important in their time, eye-witnesses. Paul raises up leaders from all over to help him plant New Testament (NT) churches. He... Read more
why continue a series on a great, early hymn? | Philippians ii.8 I have written 7 articles on Philippians 2 so far. To review them go to the Word Study or Theology categories in the Archives. These articles have been consistently been TRENDING! Most are brief 3-5 minute reads. why continue a series on a great, early hymn? As stated above, this is is the 8th in a series on Philippians 2.5-11 CLICK In some forms of numerology the number 8... Read more
When Paul is writing his Epistles, others are writing as well. The anonymous author of Hebrews is running a parallel track with Paul, discussing the cross. Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the... Read more
book excerpts | Julian of Norwich The following is a series of social posts from Julian. For some, I offer a little of my own commentary. The book is available for FREE on Apple Books CLICK The chapters are so small, I do not list the e-book pagination. Revelations of Divine Love, Recorded by Julian Anchoress of Norwich, translated by George Washington Julian and Phoebe Anna Traquair. I’m about halfway through the book, but I’ve read another translation before. Because... Read more
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