Exploration, Part 18

I want to continue hearing with faith1 the truth of the Gospel in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians (Ephesians 3:1-6 ESV). For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles—assuming that2 you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace...

Exploration, Part 17

I want to continue hearing with faith1 the truth of the Gospel in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians (Ephesians 2:17-22 ESV). And he2 came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near [Table]. For through him we both have access in one...

Exploration, Part 12

I was asked to compare the “translation” from the previous essay side-by-side with the ESV. Galatians 5:25-6:5 (ESV/EXP11) Galatians 5:25-6:5 (ESV) (Links refer back to the rationale for this particular understanding of the Greek text.) (Links refer to differences in...

Christianity, Part 15

There are 3 occurrences of πάντας in 1 Corinthians [see Table below], the Greek word translated all people in: And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people (πάντας, a form of πᾶς) to myself.1 I’ve begun to consider the second occurrence (1...