Tag: God

“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

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?

We Dont Pray to Jesus!

by Raymond, posted in Foundational

The post explains that prayer should be directed to the Father as Jesus instructed, emphasizing worship of Jesus as the Son of God. It highlights the importance of honoring Jesus as the image of God and the reconciler of humanity, stating worship is directed toward the persons of the Father and Son, not abstract divinity.

A Look at the Hebrew Word Olam

by Raymond, posted in Foundational

The Hebrew word "olam" signifies a distant time or horizon, often misconstrued as "eternity" in English. It encompasses long durations, but lacks a single equivalent for "eternity" in Classical Hebrew. Various applications of olam reveal its context-dependent meanings, limited to a person's lifetime or specific ages rather than infinite time.

Did You Know That Ancient Greek Did Not Have Punctuation?

by Raymond, posted in Teaching

Ancient Greek, particularly during the New Testament period, lacked a formal punctuation system and spaces between words. Written in capital letters, texts relied on reader comprehension. The introduction of punctuation occurred centuries later, leading to varied interpretations in translations, which reflects translators' biases in rendering biblical texts with modern punctuation conventions.

Healing and the Atonement using Key Passages of Scripture

by Raymond, posted in Healing

The article by Anthony D. Palma explores the relationship between divine healing and the Atonement through Scripture. It highlights Isaiah 53:4, which indicates that Christ bore our sicknesses and pains. The New Testament quotations affirm this connection, emphasizing healing as part of the redemptive work of Christ. Though the Atonement primarily addresses sin, it also encompasses physical healing, reflecting a holistic salvation for humanity.

Defining Elohim in the Biblical Context

by Raymond, posted in Teaching

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

Did God Create All Things Alone? Isaiah 44:24

by Raymond, posted in Pre-existence of Jesus

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 does Matthew use “the Kingdom of Heaven and not Kingdom of God”?

by Raymond, posted in Teaching

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”?

Detailed Exegesis of Colossians 1:15-20 – Image of the Invisible God

by Raymond, posted in Pre-existence of Jesus

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