This has been adapted from the commentaries of F.E. Marsh, coming soon to the Blue Letter Bible. What the Lord says should be put first, should be followed, for He knows best. 1. Seeking “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). […]
Why Don't the New Testament Writers Quote the OT Word for Word?
If the Scriptures teach inerrancy, why didn’t the New Testament writers cite the Old Testament writers word for word? The lack of verbal exactness in citing the Old Testament has caused some to deny the biblical teaching of inerrancy. This objection does not carry much weight for a number of reasons. They include the following. […]
The Names of God: Jehovah Mekoddishkem
(yeh-ho-vaw’ M-qadash) The Lord Who Sanctifies You -or- The Lord Who Makes Holy Use in the Bible: In the Old Testament Jehovah Mekoddishkem occurs 2 times. Jehovah Mekoddishkem is first used in Exodus 31:13. Variant spellings: Jehovah M’kaddesh TWOT Reference: 1990 Strong’s Reference: 6942 Jehovah Mekoddishkem in the Septuagint: kurios ho hagiazôn humas…the Lord that sanctifies you Meaning and Derivation: Jehovah is translated as “The Existing One” or […]
Hebrews 11: Monument of Faith (part 1)
This has been adapted from the commentaries of F.E. Marsh, coming soon to the Blue Letter Bible. The eleventh chapter of Hebrews might be called the Westminster Abbey of the Bible, for it is a series of memorials to the trials and triumphs of faith. There is no mention of the failures of the Old […]
Did the Biblical Writers Always Understand They Were Recording the Word of God?
Have you ever wondered if the writers of the Bible always knew they were writing the very words of Scripture? As we look at the various ways in which divine inspiration occurred we will find that the writers did not always know that they were recording Holy Scripture. The Bible emphasizes that God gave His […]
Examples of God's Power Evident in Prayer
The following is part 7 from a blog series based on R.A. Torrey’s classicThe Power of Prayer. R.A. Torrey (1856-1928) was an American evangelist, professor, pastor, and author. He is one of the three editors of The Fundamentals, an early 20th century defense of orthodox Protestant beliefs. Find more from R.A. Torrey at the BLB. […]
The Power of Prayer: Prayer Will Bring the Power of God Into Our Work
The following is part 7 from a blog series based on R.A. Torrey’s classicThe Power of Prayer. R.A. Torrey (1856-1928) was an American evangelist, professor, pastor, and author. He is one of the three editors of The Fundamentals, an early 20th century defense of orthodox Protestant beliefs. Find more from R.A. Torrey at the BLB. […]
7 Things the Lord Does for the Believer in Psalm 23
The following is from the works of F.E. Marsh, a study series coming soon to the BLB. The LORD Is My Shepherd A Psalm of David. 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.fn 3 He restores my soul. […]
The Names of God: Jehovah Tsidkenu
(yeh-ho-vaw’ tsid-kay’-noo) The Lord Our Righteousness Use in the Bible: In the Old Testament Jehovah Tsidkenu occurs 2 times. Jehovah Tsidkenu is first used in Jer 23:6. Variant spellings: Jehovah Tzidkaynu; Jehovah Tsidqenuw TWOT Reference: None Strong’s Reference: 3072 Jehovah Tsidkenu in the Septuagint: kuriou tou theou hêmôn elalêsen pros hêmas…the Lord our God spoke to us Meaning and Derivation Jehovah is translated as “The Existing One” […]
The Power of Prayer: Prayer Will Promote Our Personal Holiness as Nothing Else, Except the Study of the Word of God
The following is part 6 from a blog series based on R.A. Torrey’s classicThe Power of Prayer. R.A. Torrey (1856-1928) was an American evangelist, professor, pastor, and author. He is one of the three editors of The Fundamentals, an early 20th century defense of orthodox Protestant beliefs. Find more from R.A. Torrey at the BLB. […]