Tag Archives: rsv

Spiritual Growth: (#1) Ingredients

The key word in the book of 2 Peter is “knowledge.”  It appears in some form 16 times [knowledge (1:2, 1:3; 1:5; 1:6; 1:8; 2:20; 3:18); know(s) (1:12; 2:9; 3:17); knowing (1:14; 1:20; 3:3); known (1:16; 2:21 x2)].  Value is … Continue reading

Posted in Bible Study, christian growth, Endurance, Faith, Love, Textual study, Word Study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Only Begotten

“And the word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). “No one has seen God at any time. The only … Continue reading

Posted in Jesus, Phrase Study, Word Study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Prophecy: Virgin Birth – A Study of Isaiah 7:1-16 (Part 2)

“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Curds and honey he shall eat, that he may know to refuse the evil and choose … Continue reading

Posted in Jesus, Prophecy, Textual study, Word Study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Jesus: A Created Being?

The Wisdom Argument A common argument by the so-called “Jehovah Witnesses” is that Jesus is the “wisdom” mentioned in Proverbs the 8th chapter.  Thus, Jesus is a created being (Proverbs 8:22). If one lets them define the terms, such seems … Continue reading

Posted in Apologetics, Creation, Jesus, Textual study, Word Study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Faith, Hope, Love – Part 6

Paul did not define agape love as an abstract idea in philosophical terms.  He was much more practical.  He taught how agape love behaves. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 1.  “Love suffers long” (NKJV).  It is “patient” (NASB, ESV).  Christian love does … Continue reading

Posted in Faith, Hope, Love, Word Study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment