We now turn our attention to the only three passages which use the clause πρὸ καταβολῆς κόσμου, “before the casting down of the world.” All three passages place the Son of God prior to whatever this clause actually meant. All three are significant in determining a correct theology concerning the Son of God, whether He was eternally … Continue reading The “Casting Down of the World” and NOT “Foundation of the World” Part 4
The Temporal use of ἀπὸ: In part II of this series, I covered the three passages which contain the clause ἀπὸ καταβολῆς κόσμου in which the preposition ἀπὸ is used causally, meaning “because of the casting down of the world.” In this post I would like to address the remaining four passages which have this clause where the … Continue reading The “Casting Down of the World” and NOT “Foundation of the World” Part 3
The Causal use of ἀπὸ: In part 1 of this series, I pointed out the awkwardness of the noun καταβολῆς (casting down), allegedly meaning “foundation/founding,” and its use in Hebrews 11:11 the only time it appears in the Bible apart from the clause καταβολῆς κόσμου (casting down of the world). In this post I would like … Continue reading The “Casting Down of the World” and Not “Foundation of the World” Part 2
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
Throughout the bible we see references to the land being an inheritance for Israel as a grouping. Following are just two important post bible era Church Fathers as they are called statements about fulling the Abrahamic covenant which included a very large piece of land in the middle east. Justin Martyr (AD 100-165) Christian apologist … Continue reading The Abrahamic Inheritance was the Earliest Christian Hope
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.
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.
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.
John 17:18 NASB You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. Sent – The Jewish law of agency, known as shaliah, is crucial for understanding the idea of an apostle. In fact, the verb itself, apostéllō, used here to speak of the mission of Yeshua and the mission of … Continue reading Shaliah – Jewish Law of Agency
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
Living as a Christian in this World 