by admin | Apr 8, 2015 | Forgiven or Passed Over?, Section Three
I studied ʽâbar through Genesis. Nothing so far justifies translating it forgiven in Nathan’s response to David’s confession—Yes, and the Lord has forgiven (ʽâbar, העביר; Septuagint: παρεβίβασεν) your sin.[1] But ʽâbar kept some evocative company for anyone studying...
by admin | Dec 6, 2012 | Genesis, Section Two, The Fear of the Lord
Paul was not the only one to write about the end of fear. John also wrote, There is no fear (φόβος) in love, but perfect love drives out fear (φόβον, a form of φόβος), because fear (φόβος) has to do with punishment (κόλασιν, a form of κόλασις). The one who fears...
by admin | Sep 27, 2012 | Chapter 4, Romans, Section Two
Is this blessedness then for the circumcision or also for the uncircumcision?1 Paul asked. This blessedness was a three-part blessedness as follows: 1 Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, Romans 4:7a (NET) 2 and whose sins are covered; Romans 4:7b...