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The next item to consider is the word “name.” After a brief look at this, you will see why I have translated the preposition “in accordance with.” In today’s English, we use this word “name” in a number of ways. Here are a few examples: My name is Joe. Those mean boys called me names...

I have a few comments on this often-referenced verse. John 14 “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” Many have laid claim to this passage as a promise from Christ that He will answer...

Voice: Middle/Passive Acts 13.48 This chapter is closely related to the chapter in which we discussed Rom 9.22. I’d like to walk you through another example of this Middle/Passive concept because the implications of this concept are far-reaching. Definition: Middle Voice: Used to emphasize...

This is sheer speculation and runs counter to the NT. Peter mentions Paul's writings AS SCRIPTURE. see 2 Pt 3.16: ... as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things. Therein are some things hard to understand, which those who are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the...

This is the age of the Internet. Any of these statements are basic Church History 101. Better yet, buy a Church History book/ebook and dig it up yourself. Some of the statements I make are taken from my class notes from Dallas Bible College back in 1981. I have also continued my reading and...

The first century had its advantages because the Apostles were present to advise the Church of which writings were canonical. The Epistle of Barnabas was never widely circulated, since the Church would simply ask an Apostle if the writings was from God. The canon was largely accomplished in the...

It is also important to distinguish between Local Canon and Church Canon. Regarding the Epistle of Barnabas, it was never accepted by the Church canon, only a few local places. You appear to be saying that the Epistle of Barnabas was accepted by the Church; that would be going against the...

Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people. Jude 3

Do the Scriptural Truths offend me? Not the scriptures themselves, but the interpretation of scriptures offends me sometimes. For example, I am offended with the Reformed/Calvinistic teachings about the nature of my Father.

I see you are part of the Catholic tradition. sorry I didn't know you were a Catholic. One of the difference we have is I interpret scripture with a literal method. For an easy example, we are told to call any man father. I believe that to be a literal mandate. So we don't accidentally meet...

The Core of the Canon was settled in the 1st and 2nd centuries, before the Catholic church was formed. The Muratori fragment show that the core canon (22 or 27 books of the NT) was known to be from the Apostles' teaching. When Peter told his audience that Paul's writings had some difficult...

When did the 2nd temple literally initially cease being the holy place? The temple ceased being the holy place for the Jews in BC 586 when it was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar. The Times of the Gentiles began in BC 606. It will once again be a holy place for the Jews during the first half of the...

Differences between the Rapture and the Second Coming. Each number correspond to the same number in the other chart: At the Rapture: 1. Christ comes FOR His own in the air 2. All believers are translated into new bodies 3. Christians are taken to the Father's House 4. There is no judgment on...

Imminent means no preceding signs take place before the Rapture. The Second Coming is preceded by hell on earth: the last half of the Tribulation. The Rapture will be anything but a secret. The whole world will know it. The persecution and martyrdom are characteristics of the Tribulation...

Your research is about 40 years too late. Many pre-trib beliefs have been discovered hundred of years before Darby was born. Several church fathers held to the imminent return of Christ.

Should I bring a lamb to the altar? Paul didn't.

Any bible student that has taken Church History 101 solved this debate 30 years ago.

Most evangelical scholars concur that the canon was not "decided" but the books were self-evidently part of the canon. The canonical books were each recognized as such due to their 'living' nature.

Since Christ lived during the Mosaic Dispensation. I pattern my life after the Apostle Paul. Remember, Paul said to imitate me (Paul) and Paul would follow Christ. The Mosaic Law that Christ followed is no longer in effect, it is obsolete since Christ fulfilled it.

Hmmm, okay, so are all people going to be saved, KUWN? Is that what you think? Are you a universalist? Explain how God wants all people saved but not all people are saved? How is that possible? Interpret the quoted verse, don't avoid it. I want an explanation as you see it. Asking questions...