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. […]
Emphatic Elements in the Greek: Matthew 24 (part 3)
The following is section two from a series on emphatic elements in the Greek New Testament, written by biblical language expert Justin Alfred. For section one, click here. For section two, click here. Section III – Matthew 24:9-14 Then they will deliver you to tribulation, and will kill you, and […]
The Names of God: Jehovah Shammah
(yeh-ho-vaw’ shawm’-maw) The Lord Is There Use in the Bible: In the Old Testament Jehovah Shammah occurs only once in Ezekiel 48:35. Variant spellings: Jehovah Samma TWOT Reference: None Strong’s Reference: 3074 Jehovah Shammah in the Septuagint: estai to onoma autês…the name thereof Meaning and Derivation Jehovah is translated as “The Existing One” or “Lord.” The chief meaning of Jehovah is derived from the Hebrew word Havah meaning “to […]
The Power of Prayer: Present Day Departure from Prayer
The following is part 5 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. […]
Alphabet on What God Is to His People (part 2)
The following is from the works of F.E. Marsh, a study series coming soon to the BLB. Click here for part 1 (A-M). N. Near God, to sustain us. “He who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me?” (Isaiah 50:8). O. Omniscient God, to watch over us. “Behold, he who keeps Israel will […]
The Names of God: Jehovah Rapha
(yeh-ho-vaw’ raw-faw’) The Lord That Heals Use in the Bible: In the Old Testament Jehovah-Rapha (The Lord that Heals) is used in Exd 15:26. Variant spellings: Jehovah-Rophe; Jehovah Rophecha; Jehovah Raphah TWOT Reference: 2196 Strong’s Reference: 7495 Jehovah Rapha in the Septuagint: kurios ho iômenos se…the Lord your healer Meaning and Derivation Jehovah is translated as “The Existing One” or “Lord.” The chief meaning of Jehovah is […]
The Power of Prayer: Steadfast Prayer
The following is part 4 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. […]
Emphatic Elements in the Greek: Matthew 24 (part 2)
The following is section two from a series on emphatic elements in the Greek New Testament, written by biblical language expert Justin Alfred. For section one, click here. Section II – Matthew 24:4-8 When the disciples ask Jesus when the end is coming, He then begins to tell them what to expect until He returns, […]
The Names of God: Jehovah-Raah
(yeh-ho-vaw’ raw-aw’) The Lord My Shepherd Use in the Bible: In the Old Testament Jehovah-Raah (The Lord my Shepherd) is used in Psalm 23. Variant spellings: Jehovah Rohi; Jehovah Ro’eh TWOT Reference: 2185, 2186 Strong’s Reference: 7462 Jehovah-Raah in the Septuagint: kurios poimainei me…the Lord shepherds me Meaning and Derivation Jehovah is translated as “The Existing One” or “Lord.” The chief meaning of Jehovah is derived from […]
The Power of Prayer: The Early Church's Victory
The following is part 3 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. […]