The following is adapted from the Blue Letter Bible Institute (BLBi) class The Attributes of God by David Hocking. The Attributes of God is one of fourteen free classes available at the BLBi. God is able to answer prayer. Think about the rich truths packed in that statement. Who is God? He is the great […]
Emphatic Elements in the Greek: John 10 and the Doctrine of Eternal Security
Before reading this blog post, please be sure to read the introductory post. “At that time the Feast of the Dedication took place at Jerusalem; 23 it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple in the portico of Solomon. 24 The Jews therefore gathered around Him, and were saying to Him, “How long […]
Eternal Security: Who Believes in It? (an introduction to the next blog series)
Later today, we will begin our final example of Emphatic Negation as included in the Gospel of John Chapter 10. This passage of Scripture will deal with the issue of “Eternal Security.” Based upon the meta comments on other posts, I can envision a lively discussion regarding this matter. However, what I would like to […]
Elisha, Two Bears, and Forty-two Youths
The following is taken from the BLB’s Help/FAQ section where our staff has answered some of the most common questions BLB users have asked on Scripture, God, Christian Living, Eschatology, and much more. “He went up from there to Bethel, and while he was going up on the way, some small boys came out of […]
Christ, the Way
The following has been adapted from the commentaries of F.E. Marsh, coming soon to the Blue Letter Bible. Jacob’s ladder is a type of Christ (John1:51). In other words, Christ is the only Way between God and man. He is- 1. An Opportune Way, for the man in danger, even as the manslayer found the way to […]
"Let Us Therefore"
The following study was put together using the classic Thompson’s Chain Reference, available at the Blue Letter Bible. The New Testament letter to the Hebrews was written to encourage Christians during a time of trial. The author turns his readers’ attention to the supremacy and sufficiency of Jesus Christ in all of life. Dispersed throughout […]
Grace Like Rain (Charles Spurgeon)
“Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well, the rain also filleth the pools.” — Psalm 84:6 This teaches us that the comfort obtained by a one may often prove serviceable to another; just as wells would be used by the company who came after. We read some book full of consolation, which is like […]
Luke 6:37 and Forgiveness
“And do not judge and you will not be judged (οὐ μὴ κριθῆτε – ou mē krithēte); and do not condemn, and you will not be condemned (οὐ μὴ καταδικασθῆτε – ou mē katadikasthēte); pardon, and you will be pardoned.” (Luke 6:37) An important reality check This is a very important passage. It goes to the core of our interpersonal relations with others, […]
What was Paul's "thorn in the flesh"?
Today’s post is adapted from the BLB FAQ section, where thousands of your top questions have been answered by Bible experts. What was the “thorn in the flesh” to which Paul makes reference in 2 Corinthians 12:7-9? To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in […]
Abounding
The following has been adapted from the commentaries of F.E. Marsh, coming soon to the Blue Letter Bible. To abound means to be rich or well supplied; to be filled. Here are 7 ways in which the Christian abounds, according to Scripture: 1. Abound in HOPE. Now the God of hope fill you with all joy […]