by admin | May 15, 2023 | Nothing True, Section Six
Job’s lament took an intriguing turn. Masoretic Text Septuagint Job 3:11, 12 (Tanakh/KJV) Job 3:11, 12 (NET) Job 3:11, 12 (NETS) Job 3:11, 12 (English Elpenor) Why died I not from the womb? why did I not give up the ghost when I came out of the belly? “Why did I not...
by admin | Mar 31, 2018 | Father, Forgive Them, Section Four
Jesus said (Matthew 23:33-36 NASB): You serpents, you brood of vipers, how will you escape the sentence of hell? “Therefore (Διὰ τοῦτο; See: Table1 below), behold, I am sending you prophets and wise men and scribes; some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of...
by admin | Jul 23, 2014 | Chapter 12, Do not lag in zeal, Love, Romans, Section Three
So, how can I view—Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord[1]—as a definition of love (ἀγάπη) rather than as rules? Again, I’ve constructed the following table to help. The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22, 23 (NET) love (ἀγάπη) Therefore,...
by admin | May 3, 2014 | Section Three, Torture
I don’t want to leave the impression that I am so perfected in love that I never fear punishment.[1] I’m a creature of habit. The possibility that God is punishing me for something is the first thing that comes to mind whenever it seems that things aren’t going my...