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Category Archives: Word Study
Predestination
The word “predestination” (foreordination ASV) appears in some form eight times, in reference to God’s dealings with man (Acts 4:27-28; Romans 8: 29; 8:30-9:23; 1 Corinthians 2:7; Ephesians 1:5; 1:11; 2:10). At times, the word is connected with other words, … Continue reading
Foreknowledge
The word “foreknowledge” appears, in some form, in reference to God, four times in the King James Version (Acts 2:23; Romans 8:29; Romans 11:2; 1 Peter 1:2). At times, this word is joined with other words, which also, we will … Continue reading
Posted in calvinism, God, Textual study, Word Study
Tagged 1 Peter 1, Acts 2, foreknowlege, foreordain, foundation of the world, proginosko, Romans 11
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Man: Soul and Spirit
What, if anything, is the difference in these two terms? Is man composed of two parts (the outward man, i.e., the human body; The inward man, i.e. spirit or soul – these words being used interchangeably)? Or, is man composed … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah Witnesses, Man, Word Study
Tagged body, body as tent, difference btween soul and spirit, ghost, inward man, nephesh, outward man, pneuma, psuche, rauch, soul, spirit
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Man: Sinful Nature
Do we have a sinful inborn nature? The NIV evidently thinks so for it “translates” the term sarx 25 times into English “sinful nature.” The KJV, 148 out of 151 occurrences renders the term “flesh.” The remaining 3 times it is … Continue reading
The New Covenant
Let’s define “covenant.” The Hebrew word has its origin in a verb meaning “‘to cut or divide’ in allusion to a sacrificial custom in connection with covenant making” (Vine’s). The word is used of (1) Covenants between men – (a) … Continue reading
Jesus: His Pre-Existence
Did Jesus exist before His earthly birth? The Bible affirms YES! Let us begin by examining John 1:15, which reads, “John bore witness of him and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus, Word Study
Tagged before abraham was, before john, emprosthen, I Am, Jesus' preexistance, John 1, John 17, John 8, Michah 5, protos
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Ethics: Body and Brain II
We are “fearfully and wonderfully made”, a “marvelous” work (Psalm 139:14). However, many are self-destructive and never come close to fulfilling their potential. Dr. Bess Francher observed, “we don’t have much to say about how we look at sixteen. But we … Continue reading
Posted in drugs, Ethics, History, Stats, stewardship, Temptation, Wine, Word Study
Tagged abstinence, alcohol, brain, drinking, drunkenness, fermentation, honey, human body, medicinal use, moderation, preserve grape juice, sober, social drinking, stewardship, temperance, wine, wine skins
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