John 1:1-3 introduces the concept of "Logos" (Word), sparking debates about the nature of Jesus. Paul's use of "Logos" as a title for Jesus in Hebrews demonstrates the expectation for the audience to understand the connection. In historical context, this idea predates Philo's Greek philosophy, aligning with Jewish monotheism.
By Tim Warner © http://www.4windsfellowships.net Torah The basic premise behind the Hebrew Roots Movement is the belief that God has given a single code of conduct or set of commands for all mankind for all time, called “Torah.” This is the Hebrew word often translated “law” or “command.” It is generic in that it is … Continue reading Torah & Covenants and the Hebrew Roots Movement Using Galatians 3
The Gospels refer often to the Sadducees [1] and Pharisees [2], as Jesus was in almost constant conflict with them. The Sadducees and Pharisees comprised the ruling class of Jews in Israel. There are some similarities between the two groups but important differences between them as well. The Pharisees and the Sadducees were both religious sects within Judaism during the … Continue reading What are the differences between the Sadducees and Pharisees?
Luke 23:43 NKJV 43 And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43 LGV 43 And Jesus said to him, “Truly I say to you today, You will be with Me in the Garden.” This verse is one of the primary proof-texts for the … Continue reading Did the Dying Thief Accompany Jesus to Paradise?
Tim Warner http://www.4windsfellowships.net Colossians 1:15-20 NKJV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and … Continue reading Detailed Exegesis of Colossians 1:15-20 – Image of the Invisible God
1 Peter 1:20 NASB 20 For He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you This passage is often cited by Unitarians in support of the idea that the Son only preexisted in the mind and plan of God, but not in reality. … Continue reading How was the Son “Foreknown before the Foundation of the World?” – 1 Peter 1:20
1 Peter 1:20 NASB 20 προεγνωσμένου μὲν πρὸ καταβολῆς κόσμου φανερωθέντος δὲ ἐπ’ ἐσχάτου τῶν χρόνων δι’ ὑμᾶς 20 For He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you A poor translation is at the root of this error. The clause πρὸ καταβολῆς κόσμου is incorrectly translated in most English translations as “before the foundation … Continue reading The Real Meaning of Katabole Translated Foundation in 1 Peter 1:20
The earliest Christian pastors, apologists, and martyrs did not view the Son of God as modern Trinitarians do. The Son was neither co-equal nor co-eternal with the Father. God the Father alone was unbegotten, uncreated, without beginning or end, Sovereign over all.
Acts 2:38 can be interpreted just as it is worded without implying in any way that salvation is caused by works. Water baptism is the outward symbol of the act of rebirth that God accomplishes on the inside at the time of our baptism. Our obedience to the Gospel, through submitting to water baptism, results in God’s regenerating the inner man. Hence, we are born again IN the water, but not BY the water.
Throughout the letters of the New Testament, Christians are called lots of things. They are the “elect” (1 Peter 1:1), “faithful brothers” (Colossians 1:2), “beloved” (1 John 2:7), “children of God” (1 John 3:2), a “holy nation” (1 Peter 2:9), and most of all they are called “saints.” Conspicuously absent from this list is the … Continue reading Saint or Sinner – What is Our Christian Identity?
Living as a Christian in this World 