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  1. TonyChanYT

    Could a woman take a Nazarite vow?

    Yes, Numbers 6: Pulpit Commentary:
  2. TonyChanYT

    The only begotten God

    Young's Literal Translation, John 1: The above translation was based on Byzantine Majority Text: Berean Literal Bible: No one has ever yet seen God. The only begotten God, the One being in the bosom of the Father, He has made Him known. Westcott and Hort / [NA27 variants]: Some manuscripts...
  3. TonyChanYT

    Were the "Nephilim" and the "Sons of God" the same thing?

    Genesis 6:4 New International Version At time=1: There existed the Nephilim. Afterward, at time=2 The Nephilim were around at both times. The passage is very ambiguous. This is only one of the many possible interpretations. The Nephilim הַנְּפִלִ֞ים (han·nə·p̄i·lîm) Article | Noun -...
  4. TonyChanYT

    Did Jesus claim to be God?

    The Bible does not record where Jesus said: "I am God". However, he said in (NIV) John 10: Jesus claimed to be one with the Father. Jesus' opponents thought that Jesus claimed to be God. Jesus didn't deny the claim. More precisely, Jesus insisted that he was the Son of God. Elsewhere in...
  5. TonyChanYT

    Will the Third Temple be built?

    Perhaps. From Texas to Israel: Red heifers needed for Temple arrive: But for me, the Third Temple is not needed, Hebrews 10: The blood of red heifers cannot take away sins permanently. But there is good news: on the Cross Bottom line:
  6. TonyChanYT

    NO ONE among those born of women is greater than John the Baptist

    Isaiah predicted the coming of John and the Messiah in (ESV) Isaiah 40: John the Baptizer confirmed it in John 1: John prepared the way for the YHWH-LORD-God. Jesus affirmed both Isaiah and John the Baptizer in Matthew 11: John wasn't just another prophet. He was unique. What did Jesus mean...
  7. TonyChanYT

    How did Nephilim make a comeback after the flood?

    Nephilim are mentioned twice in the Bible. The first time was in Genesis 6: Presumably, they were extinguished in Genesis 7: Nephilim reappeared in Numbers 13: Presumably, they made a reappearance the second time as they did the first time when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans...
  8. TonyChanYT

    God wanted to have a righteous people

    Plan A: Adam & Eve In the beginning, God created them in his image and placed them in a good environment. There was only one law. They broke it. People got worse and worse. Plan B: Noah's family God killed all the people except Noah's family of 8. They repopulated the earth. But people...
  9. TonyChanYT

    Did the disciples know that Jesus was God before his resurrection?

    Not exactly, but they knew Jesus was the Son of God, and they were learning what that meant. Gabriel spoke to Mary in Luke 1: After John baptized Jesus in Matthew 3: The disciples began to learn that Jesus was the special, unique Son of God. What does that mean? John 3: They learned that...
  10. TonyChanYT

    IMMEDIATELY the boat was at the land

    John 6: Did Jesus miraculously move the boat to the destination in the next second? Opinions were divided. Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges: Vincent's Word Studies: The parallel accounts in Matthew and Mark did not mention this immediate landing. Gill: On the other hand, Ellicott...
  11. TonyChanYT

    Does the LORD regret?

    Genesis 6: God knew everything and all the consequences before they happened. There was no need for divinity to regret. This was an example of anthropomorphism. Another example in 1 Samuel 15: In terms of anthropomorphism, the LORD regrets. Regarding divine attributes, he does not regret...
  12. TonyChanYT

    Is Sola Scriptura a valid Biblical position?

    I don't know because Sola Scriptura is not a term found in the Bible. I neither believe nor disbelieve Sola Scriptura. I prefer to stick to the wording of the Bible in my thinking. I know the following: Matthew 23: 2 Thessalonians 2: When it comes to doctrine, I prefer sticking to the...
  13. TonyChanYT

    These are the GENERATIONS of the heavens and the earth when they were created

    ESV Genesis 2: NIV: the account תוֹלְד֧וֹת (ṯō·wl·ḏō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 8435: Descent, family, history LXX translated H8435 into γενέσεως. The lexeme is G1078: γένεσις (genesis). This word appears in Matthew 1:
  14. TonyChanYT

    Concerning the work of My hands, you COMMAND Me

    NKJ, Isa 45: Can we command and order God? ESV offered this translation: ESV softened the command by turning it into a question. Furthermore: Barns explained: At Biblehub, 7 versions used a statement while 14 used a question. Let's check the context. ESV, Isa 45: Isaiah pointed out the...
  15. TonyChanYT

    The concept of predestination

    Isaiah 14: Romans 8: First and foremost, predestination is associated with God's foreknowledge. Strong's 4309: To foreordain, predetermine, mark out beforehand. From pro and horizo; to limit in advance, i.e. predetermine. HELPS Word-studies G4309 occurs 6 times in the NT. Acts 4...
  16. TonyChanYT

    GIVE us today our daily bread. I order you to?

    Jesus taught his disciples how to pray in Matthew 6: Give δὸς (dos) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular The Greek imperative mood usually expresses a command. However, we cannot order the Father. In this case, it expresses an earnest entreaty.
  17. TonyChanYT

    Did Abraham know the name YHWH?

    yes, Genesis 21: The LORD יְהוָ֣ה ׀ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Abraham knew the name YHWH. But then, centuries later, God said to Moses in Exodus 6: I do not interpret the verse absolutely but as a limited negative...
  18. TonyChanYT

    The Holy Spirit is a witness

    Acts 5: witnesses μάρτυρες (martyres) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3144: A witness (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case); by analogy, a 'martyr'. See also The Father is a witness For there are three that TESTIFY/WITNESS
  19. TonyChanYT

    Why did the women want to anoint the body of Jesus after the burial?

    After the Sabbath, Mark 16: Note that this was not embalming which was a far more complex procedure. Just before the Sabbath, Matthew 27: The wrapping itself was a common practice, Act 5: Nicodemus brought a great amount of spices, John 19: Ellicott: Joseph and Nicodemus were in a hurry...
  20. TonyChanYT

    Did Jesus drink wine on the cross after promising not to drink it at the Last Supper?

    At the Last Supper, Jesus said in Matthew 26: This particular wine was probably the celebratory wine (G3631 οἶνος John 2:3). G3631 appears 34 times. At Golgotha, initially, Mark 15: Jesus did not drink this G3631-wine as promised. Some hours later, John 19: vinegar/sour wine ὄξους (oxous)...