by admin | Jun 1, 2026 | Explorations, Section Seven
I want to continue hearing with faith1 the truth of the Gospel in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. But first, a quick review follows: By reason of this grace I, Paul, the captive of Christ Jesus for your sake, the nations—assuming that you have heard of the...
by admin | May 20, 2026 | Balaam, Balak and the 24,000, Section Seven
This is a continuation of my review of the Lord’s patience with the 24,000 killed by Moses, Phineas and the judges or tribes of Israel after joining themselves to Baal of Peor. The old human (τὸν παλαιὸν ἄνθρωπον)—your old self, which belongs to your former...
by admin | May 9, 2026 | Justice and Mercy, Section Seven
This is a continuation of a consideration of “Matthew’s and the Holy Spirit’s word choices”1 in Matthew 12:18-21. I’ll continue to mine the rich vein of רָצָה (rāṣâ) encountered in another essay in its Qal perfect 3rd person feminine form רָצְתָה (ESV:...
by admin | Apr 26, 2026 | Explorations, Section Seven
I want to continue hearing with faith1 the truth of the Gospel in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. A quick review follows (Ephesians 3:1-6 EXP18). By reason of this grace I, Paul, the captive of Christ Jesus for your sake, the nations—assuming that you have heard...
by admin | Apr 13, 2026 | Balaam, Balak and the 24,000, Section Seven
This is a continuation of my review of the Lord’s patience with the 24,000 killed by Mosesc, Phineas and the judges or tribes of Israel after joining themselves to Baal of Peor. The old human (τὸν παλαιὸν ἄνθρωπον)—your old self, which belongs to your former...