February 12, 2022 A favorite proof-text by Unitarians who deny the pre-human origin of the Son as “the Beginning” and His role in creation is the following verse: Isaiah 44:24 (NASB) 24 Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, and the one who formed you from the womb, “I, the LORD, am the maker of all … Continue reading Did God Create All Things Alone? Isaiah 44:24
Why Christians don’t want to speak in Tongues Objection #1
Introduction This subject will be split up in 4 different posts covering the 4 common objections to speaking in tongues. I realise that much has been written about this subject and the controversy around this subject. I would submit to you that Satan knows the great benefit of this gift and does not want any … Continue reading Why Christians don’t want to speak in Tongues Objection #1
Did the “Son of God or Son of Man” have 1 or 2 Origins?
In his book, The Doctrine of the Trinity, Christianity’s Self-Inflicted Wound, it is apparent that Anthony Buzzard was working from a false presupposition regarding the question of a pre-human existence for the Son of God. He made it plain that any form of literal preexistence is totally incompatible with the biblical belief that Jesus was … Continue reading Did the “Son of God or Son of Man” have 1 or 2 Origins?
Tongues: Prayer Language Versus Public Gift
By Rev. Mel C. Montgomery The most common question, or challenge, I receive from Christians who are unfamiliar with tongues, is to explain the term “prayer language,” and to prove its existence from Scripture. Somewhere in the last two thousand years, someone coined the term “Prayer Language” to differentiate private speaking in tongues from the … Continue reading Tongues: Prayer Language Versus Public Gift
Introduction to Ancient Hebrew
By Jeff A. Benner If you were given the choice of a fast food meal or one from a 5 star restaurant, which one would you chose? Both restaurants provide food, but I think most people would choose the 5 star restaurant as it provides, better food and a better atmosphere than a fast food restaurant. … Continue reading Introduction to Ancient Hebrew
Why does Matthew use “the Kingdom of Heaven and not Kingdom of God”?
If we were to look for one single theme that seems to be the most central and most important theme of the entire gospel of Matthew, it would be the theme of the coming of the kingdom. We see in the first instance that the term gospel refers to the gospel of the kingdom — … Continue reading Why does Matthew use “the Kingdom of Heaven and not Kingdom of God”?
Inconsistent Translation of Hebrew Words for example “Heart”
by Jeff A. Benner I am often asked why my definitions of Biblical Hebrew words differ from all other resources available such as Strong’s dictionary and why my translations of the Bible are unlike any other English translation. Most people believe that an English translation of the Bible is a fairly good representation of the … Continue reading Inconsistent Translation of Hebrew Words for example “Heart”
The First Resurrection in Revelation
Copyright © Tim Warner Revised September 11, 2007 In Revelation 20, John described the resurrected saints seated on thrones and reigning with Christ after having been resurrected. Revelation 20:4-6 And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded … Continue reading The First Resurrection in Revelation
About Hebrew Parallelism called Chiasmus which equates to Poetry
By Jeff A. Benner As Hebrew poetry is written much differently than our own Western style of poetry, many do not recognise the poetry which can cause problems when translating or interpreting passages written in poetry. Approximately 75% of the Hebrew Bible is poetry. All of Psalms and Proverbs are Hebrew poetry and many other books, … Continue reading About Hebrew Parallelism called Chiasmus which equates to Poetry
The Abrahamic Faith & The Sabbath Rest According to the Early Christians
By Tim Warner, Copyright © http://www.4windsfellowships.net (Revised 10/29/21) The earliest Christians closest to the time of the Apostles, whose eschatology can be determined from their writings, were “Chiliasts” (from the Greek word χίλια {chilia} meaning “millennium”). This eschatology is similar to what is today called “Premillennialism” in that its focus was on the return of … Continue reading The Abrahamic Faith & The Sabbath Rest According to the Early Christians
Living as a Christian in this World 