“Whoever” Individually versus “The Whole” Collectively

by Raymond, posted in Foundational

The New Testament contains a common, theologically significant, expression which is incorrectly translated in most English versions. This provides false implications which affect more than one theological point. The expression πᾶς + substantive singular participle is translated either as “whoever believes,” , “whoever is born/begotten” (of God, or of the Spirit), or “whoever loves.” 1. The expression πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων (“whoever believes”) appears in … Continue reading “Whoever” Individually versus “The Whole” Collectively

The “Casting Down of the World” and NOT “Foundation of the World” Part 4

by Raymond, posted in Foundational

We now turn our attention to the only three passages which use the clause πρὸ καταβολῆς κόσμου, “before the casting down of the world.” All three passages place the Son of God prior to whatever this clause actually meant. All three are significant in determining a correct theology concerning the Son of God, whether He was eternally … Continue reading The “Casting Down of the World” and NOT “Foundation of the World” Part 4

The “Casting Down of the World” and NOT “Foundation of the World” Part 3

by Raymond, posted in Foundational

The Temporal use of ἀπὸ: In part II of this series, I covered the three passages which contain the clause ἀπὸ καταβολῆς κόσμου in which the preposition ἀπὸ is used causally, meaning “because of the casting down of the world.” In this post I would like to address the remaining four passages which have this clause where the … Continue reading The “Casting Down of the World” and NOT “Foundation of the World” Part 3

The “Casting Down of the World” and Not “Foundation of the World” Part 2

by Raymond, posted in Foundational

The Causal use of ἀπὸ: In part 1 of this series, I pointed out the awkwardness of the noun καταβολῆς (casting down), allegedly meaning “foundation/founding,” and its use in Hebrews 11:11 the only time it appears in the Bible apart from the clause καταβολῆς κόσμου (casting down of the world). In this post I would like … Continue reading The “Casting Down of the World” and Not “Foundation of the World” Part 2

The “Casting Down of the World” and Not “Foundation of the World” Part 1

by Raymond, posted in Foundational

Thesis: There is a very important clause that appears ten times in the New Testament but is mistranslated in virtually all English versions. This mistranslation gives cover to certain incorrect doctrines, including Calvinism, Trinitarianism, and Unitarianism. The important clause is καταβολῆς κόσμου (pronounced kata-bol-ace kos-moo). It is wrongly translated “foundation of the world” in virtually all English versions. … Continue reading The “Casting Down of the World” and Not “Foundation of the World” Part 1

Seven Age Dispensationalism

by Raymond, posted in Understanding End Times

To say that the appearance of the Scofield Reference Bible  in 1909 caused a dramatic change in evangelical Christianity would be an understatement. Many have studied its footnotes with great care, almost giving them an authority equal to the biblical text itself. Anyone who dares raise any question about its teachings is immediately called a “liberal,” … Continue reading Seven Age Dispensationalism

Is God’s Spirit is a Person?

by Raymond, posted in Foundational

The following is an interaction on a Christian forum between two men whose names I have changed. It shows how Greek is quite different to English. In Greek grammar all nouns are categorised into three grammatical genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. I.e. the word dog is masculine and will be referred to with masculine verbs … Continue reading Is God’s Spirit is a Person?

The Translation of God’s Name from YAHWEH to LORD

by Raymond, posted in Foundational

One of the most obvious mistranslated, and probably the most common (5321 times), concerns God’s holy Name. In simple terms, instead of transliterating God’s Name, Yahweh, or using its meaning, “I am,” the translators replaced it with the title “LORD.” Some versions use all capitals to differentiate LORD from Lord, but a name is still … Continue reading The Translation of God’s Name from YAHWEH to LORD

Table of Old Testament quotes in the New Testament

by Raymond, posted in Christian Teaching

The following is a table of New Testament (NT) quotations of the Old Testament (OT). The left column carries the NT citations, the middle the Septuagint (LXX) and the last column the Masoretic (MT). The NT and MT traslation is the Authorized Version, the LXX, Brenton's. All obvious quotes have been included; it excludes strong … Continue reading Table of Old Testament quotes in the New Testament

Elohim One God?

by Raymond, posted in Monotheism

Yahweh is referred to as Elohim in the first sentence of the first page of the first book of the Bible. "In the beginning God [Elohim] created the heavens of the earth" (Genesis 1:1). IN fact, Yahweh is the Elohim of elohim – the God of gods (Deuteronomy 10:17; Joshua 22:22; Psalms 136:2). He is … Continue reading Elohim One God?