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?
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Defining Elohim in the Biblical Context
by Paul Sumner hebrew-streams.org The word most often used for God in the Hebrew Bible is Elohim. The word is a topic of frequent theological discussion and defining. But what is often lacking is accurate and detailed information based on the biblical contexts in which the word is found. Elohim Section A — Summary of … Continue reading Defining Elohim in the Biblical Context
The “Son of God” in Matthew, Mark and Luke
Trinitarians and Unitarians alike incorrectly associate the title “Son of God” with the Virgin birth. For Trinitarians, “God the Son” became “the Son of God” by means of the incarnation. Unitarians deny the incarnation and preexistence of the Son. The human Jesus was “the Son of God” only in an adopted sense. Both groups must … Continue reading The “Son of God” in Matthew, Mark and Luke
The Spirit (Breath) of God
One of the primary ways that the deception of the Roman Catholic “Trinity” has been cloaked in Protestant Bibles is by the use of the English word “Spirit” for the Greek pneuma. The Greek word, like its Hebrew counterpart ruach, literally means “wind” or “breath,” implying an active but unseen force (John 3:8; Acts 17:25). … Continue reading The Spirit (Breath) of God
Progressive Dispensationalism Introduction
Copyright © Tim Warner The Problem Even the casual student of Scripture is aware that the Old Testament and the New Testament present different approaches to how God deals with man. The Bible itself recognizes this. In John's prologue to his Gospel, he drew this distinction by saying, "the law was given by Moses, but grace … Continue reading Progressive Dispensationalism Introduction
Sickness versus Disease in the Bible
In the bible the words sickness and disease are sometimes translated either one or the other based upon context. However, in the English translation they could have used either and in some cases in one translation it is sickness and the other disease. Ultimately sickness or disease is not good and God does not want … Continue reading Sickness versus Disease in the Bible
Has Christianity Made Up Its Own Meaning of Fornication to Mean Sex Before Marriage?
By Marshall Beretta Feb 3, 2010 Comment and Statement by Tom:- The Greek word for “fornication” is “porneia”, which means harlotry (including adultery and incest); figuratively, idolatry: The NKJ renders “fornication” as “sexual immorality.” The NIV renders it as “marital unfaithfulness/infidelity.” As you can see Christianity has made up its own meaning of fornication to … Continue reading Has Christianity Made Up Its Own Meaning of Fornication to Mean Sex Before Marriage?
Biblical definition of idolatry
1. Dictionary definition The Merriam Webster online dictionary gives the following double definition of the word "Idolatry": 1 : the worship of a physical object as a god 2 : immoderate attachment or devotion to something The fact that the author(s) of this entry had to split it in two underlines the difficulty of using a word whose meaning has shifted … Continue reading Biblical definition of idolatry
Synagogues in the Bible
The synagogue was the place where Jews gathered for instruction and worship in the New Testament period. The Greek word synagoge [sunagwghv] means "assembly" and can refer simply to the gathering of people itself ( James 2:2 ) or to the building in which they gather ( Luke 7:5 ). The origins of the synagogue are obscure, but they probably … Continue reading Synagogues in the Bible
Who Is a Christian?
You are NOT a Christian :- 1. If you are born into a Christian family or in a Christian Country. 2. If you read your Bible. 3. If you do goods works in Jesus or Gods name. 4. If you go to Church does not make you a Christian. 5. If you call yourself a Christian does … Continue reading Who Is a Christian?