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

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?

The Key to the Middle East By Derek Prince

by Raymond, posted in Israel

The following extract is from the writings of Derek Prince who lived in Israel for many years including just before nation of Israel was born in 1948. Derek had married Lydia Christensen who had adopted 8 girls while living in Jerusalem. He gives eyewitness report of what the English did and did not do when … Continue reading The Key to the Middle East By Derek Prince

Yeshua the Son of Man – Bar Enosh

by Raymond, posted in Jesus

By Jeff A. Benner The phrase "Son of man" appears multiple times in the Old and New Testaments (-+90). In the Old Testament, the Hebrew phrase אדם בן (ben adam) translates as "son of man" and is used for a person, any named or unnamed person. In  the  Greek  New  Testament,  the  phrase  "son  of  … Continue reading Yeshua the Son of Man – Bar Enosh

Tertullian’s and the Pristine Faith Rule (PFR)

by Raymond, posted in Foundational

Very early in Church history there arose great controversies as heresies sprung up and attempted to invade the Church. Typically, someone in one of the local churches would come up with a new doctrine, and gain a following. Many such people arose, and were rapidly ejected from the Apostolic churches. But, having gained a following, … Continue reading Tertullian’s and the Pristine Faith Rule (PFR)

When Will Jesus Return by Anders Gardeborn?

by Raymond, posted in Understanding End Times

Introduction When will Jesus return? The knee jerk reflex of many Christians is that we cannot know, nor should we be able to know. It is considered to be a carefully kept heavenly secret. There are two main reasons for this belief: First, has not Jesus Himself said that of that day and hour no … Continue reading When Will Jesus Return by Anders Gardeborn?

Martin Luther – Overview

by Raymond, posted in Foundational

Martin Luther (1483-1546) was a German theologian and a major leader of the Protestant Reformation. He is sometimes called the father of Protestantism, and one of the major branches of "main-line" Protestantism -- Lutheranism -- is named after him. Luther was the son of a Saxon miner. He entered the University of Erfurt when he … Continue reading Martin Luther – Overview