This has been adapted from the commentaries of F.E. Marsh, coming soon to the Blue Letter Bible. Have you ever noticed the theme of "peace" woven throughout the book of Isaiah? Prince of Peace. "and his name shall be called . . . . Prince of … READ MORE
Does Inerrancy Cause Worship of the Bible? (Bibliolatry)
The following is taken from the BLB FAQs. Some have objected to the doctrine of inerrancy because it supposedly makes people worship the Bible rather than the God who is behind the writing of the Bible. This worship of the Bible is known as … READ MORE
The Names of God: Elohim
(el-o-heem') God, Judge, Creator Use in the Bible: : In the Old Testament Elohim occurs over 2000 times. Elohim is first used in Gen 1:1. Variant spellings: None TWOT Reference: 93c Strong's Reference: 0430 Elohim in the Septuagint: theos…the … READ MORE
Emphatic Elements in the Greek: Matthew 24 (part 6)
The following is section six from a series on emphatic elements in the Greek New Testament, written by biblical language expert Justin Alfred. Previous blog entries in this series: Section I Section II Section III Section IV Section … READ MORE
The Names of God: El Olam
(el o-lawm') The Everlasting God, The God of Eternity, The God of the Universe, The God of Ancient Days Use in the Bible: El Olam is first used in Gen 21:33. Variant spellings: None TWOT Reference: 1631a Strong's Reference: 5769 El Olamin the … READ MORE
First Things First
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, … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE
Emphatic Elements in the Greek: Matthew 24 (part 5)
The following is section two from a series on emphatic elements in the Greek New Testament, written by biblical language expert Justin Alfred. Previous blog entries in this series: Section I Section II Section III Section IV Section V – … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE