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I was thinking about the title of this thread -> “A God of Hate” Not “A Gods of Hate” or even “The Gods of Hate”. The atheist understood that he was speaking specifically, particularly, intentionally about (and against) only one God (singular), not multiple gods (plural). He wasn’t at all...

Elohim. Is it ever plural in the OT? Seldom. Is it ever singular in the OT? Almost always. Is it ever plural in form in the OT? Always. Is it ever plural in meaning when used in reference to YHWH? No. Never. Is it ever singular when used in reference to YHWH? Yes. Always. Is it the only...

* Soon. Too soon, but bring it on. *

“… against all the gods of Egypt” (Exodus 12:12) This verse illustrates the proper translation of elohim when more than one deity is being referred to. The Egyptians had many gods (Heb. elohim, plural in form, plural in meaning), not only one god (Heb. elohim, plural in form, singular in...

I hope you’ll be able to recall the name of the edition. If you do, please let us know. I haven’t heard of one doing it (in reference to the deity of Israel) but if there is it will soon receive major backlash.

Modalism?

A pretty thorough and extensive treatment of the issues surrounding this topic is provided in Encyclopedia of the Bible, “Brothers of Jesus” available on Bible Gateway (link provided). https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/encyclopedia-of-the-bible/Brothers-Jesus

“Bad theology hurts people.” - J.I. Packer

* I learned the heartbreaking backstory about this beautiful composition only yesterday through a continuing education class I was enrolled in for my own personal development. The piece has been running through my mind ever since. *

It’s “professor speak” (I tried to avoid doing it in the classroom when I was teaching) and it simply means that Jesus and James came from the same womb - Mary’s; that they were half-brothers, not cousins. The Catholics are offering their readers an interpretation of scripture, underpinning it...

* Does the Kitchen Roomba come in a smaller size? The model pictured is too large for my needs and my budget. *

* I’ll think about it but before I fork over the cash, can they float? (Zombies, not boats.) *

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* Yikes! *

* I’ve never made a bet with a sign but this one looks like a sure thing. *