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The following is adapted from the works of F.E. Marsh, an old commentary coming soon to the BLB. WE find that the word "Christian" only occurs three times in the New Testament. First, "Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be … READ MORE
(el shad-di') All-Sufficient One, Lord God Almighty Use in the Bible: In the Old Testament El Shaddai occurs 7 times. El Shaddai is first used in Gen 17:1. Strong's Reference: 7706 El Shaddai in the Septuagint: theou saddai…God … READ MORE
[sws_blue_box box_size="558"] This is the fourth 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 … READ MORE
One of the most important doctrines of the Christian faith is that of the Trinity. From Scripture we learn that God, by nature is a Triune Being or Trinity. The subject of the Trinity is holy ground because it discusses the nature of the one, true, … READ MORE
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