The following is from the works of F.E. Marsh, a study series coming soon to the BLB. A. Almighty God, to bless us. “…’I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless, that I may make my covenant between me and you, and may multiply you greatly’” (Genesis 17:1-2). B. Blessed God, to cheer […]

(yeh-ho-vaw’ nis-see’) The Lord My Banner, The Lord My Miracle Use in the Bible: In the Old Testament Jehovah-Nissi occurs only once in Exd 17:15. Variant spellings: Jehovah Nisi; Jehovahnissi TWOT Reference: None Strong’s Reference: 3071 Jehovah Nissi in the Septuagint: kurios kataphugê mou…the Lord is my refuge Meaning and Derivation Jehovah is translated as “The Existing One” or “Lord.” The chief meaning of Jehovah is derived […]

The following is part 2 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. […]

(yah-weh) Lord, Jehovah Use in the Bible: In the Old Testament Yahweh occurs 6,519 times. This name is used more than any other name of God. Yahweh is first used in Gen 2:4. Variant spellings: YHWH, Jehovah TWOT Reference: 484a Strong’s Reference: 3068 Yahwehin the Septuagint: kurios…Lord, Master despotês…Lord, Master, denoting the omnipotence of God (TDNT), despot, absolute ruler Meaning and Derivation Yahweh is the promised […]

“Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender, and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near; 33 even so you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door. 34 “Truly I say to you, this generation will […]

The following is taken from R.A. Torrey’s classic on prayer: The 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. Ye have not, […]

The following is from the works of F.E. Marsh, a study series coming soon to the BLB. 1. Day of Christ… Yet to come. “so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ” (Philippians 1:10). 2. Gospel of Christ… To be preached. “Only let your […]

(ad-o-noy’) Lord, Master Use in the Bible: In the Old Testament Adonai occurs 434 times. There are heavy uses of Adonai in Isaiah (e.g., Adonai Jehovah). It occurs 200 times in Ezekiel alone and appears 11 times in Daniel Chapter 9.Adonai is first used in Gen 15:2. Variant spellings: None TWOT Reference: 27b Strong’s Reference: 0136 Adonai in the Septuagint: kurios…Lord, Master Meaning and Derivation Adonai is the […]

The following is adapted from Robert Bowman, Jr.’s article The Biblical Basis of the Doctrine of the Trinity, available at the Blue Letter Bible commentaries. SOVEREIGNTY. Because the three persons have each other, we can be assured that God created us only to share the love they have and not as a means to His own end: […]

Here are 94 instances in which emphatic negations appear in the New Testament: Matthew 5:18; 5:20; 5:26; 10:23; 10:42; 13:14; 15:6; 16:22;16:28; 18:3; 23:39; 24:2; 24:21; 24:34; 24:35; 25:9; 26:29; 26:35 Mk. 9:1; 9:41; 10:15; 13:2;13:19; 13:30; 13:31; 14:25; 14:31; 16:18 Lk. 1:15; 6:37; 8:17; 9:27; 10:19; 12:59; 13:35; 18:7;18:17; 21:18; 21:32; 21:33; 22:16; 22:18; 22:67; 22:68 Jn. 4:14; 4:48; 6:35; 6:37; 8:12; 8:51;8:52; 10:5; 10:28; 11:26; 11:56; 13:8; 13:38; 18:11; 20:25 Acts 13:41; 28:26 Rom. 4:8 1 Co. 8:13 Gal. 5:16 1 Thess. 4:15; 5:3 Heb. 8:11; 8:12; 10:17; 13:5 1 Pet. 2:6 2 Pet. 1:10 Rev. 2:11; 3:3; 3:5; 3:12; 9:6; 15:4; 18:7; 18:14; 18:21; 18:22; 18:23; 21:25; 21:27