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THERE are many words and phrases that are peculiar to the gospel of John. John's Gospel is peculiar in itself. Matthew shows us Christ as "King," Mark as the "Servant," Luke as the "Man," and John as the "Life." Christ as our Life may be traced … READ MORE
"Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory [is] above the earth and heaven." Psa 148:13 In the Old Testament times, a name was not only identification, but an identity as well. Many times a special meaning was … READ MORE
[sws_blue_box box_size="555"] This is the third post in a blog series on Emphatic Negations. In the first post, Justin introduced the text of Matthew 13:1-17 and passive verbs; he pointed out that God foreordained that Jesus' disciples would have the … READ MORE
"For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away" (James 4:14 NKJV) "God has wisely left us in the dark concerning future events, and even concerning the duration of life itself. We know not what … READ MORE
As He is. He is walking in majesty in the midst of the Churches. "...who walks among the seven golden lampstands" (Revelation 2:1). As He was. He was seen in humiliation, and in the midst of two thieves, crucified. "There they crucified him, and with … READ MORE
From Pastor Bob Hoekstra's Day By Day By Grace devotional, available free at the BLB. For such a High Priest was fitting for us…who does not needdaily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifices…for this He did once for all when He offered up … READ MORE
The following is adapted from a class titled, The Attributes of God, available free at the Blue Letter Bible Institute. Sign up today! One of the ways that the glory of God is revealed is through His people—those who come to know Jesus Christ as … READ MORE
In the last blog post in this series, we introduced Matthew 13 and the importance of perfect passive verbs in the Greek. The text reveals that at some point in the past, it had been determined to give to these men who were Jesus’ disciples the … READ MORE
There have been a few articles in the news recently about the misdating of human fossils. Scientific discoveries have often challenged the inerrancy of the Bible and its claims, whether it be creation, the life of Jesus, or His resurrection. Many of … READ MORE
1. Who to ask― Our Heavenly Father. "whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you" (John 15:16). 2. How to ask― In the name of Christ. "Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son" (John … READ MORE