born and raised twice in the bay, I preach Jesus and him crucified
For ages, the phrase "because of the angels" in 1 Corinthians 11:10 has puzzled scholars, theologians, and Bible readers. It is helpful to know that there are about 175 references to angels in the New Testament to get a handle on this. The Greek word for angel, "aggelos" (or "angelos"), like its Hebrew counterpart "malʾak," means "messenger."... Continue Reading →
The gift of the Holy Spirit preceded the gifts of the Holy Spirit "And Peter said to them, 'Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'" (Acts 2:38, ESV) "Now there are varieties... Continue Reading →
"If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather trainyourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered about the impact of sensationalized claims in biblical study? Consider the infamous case of Harold Camping, who predicted the world would end on May 21, 2011. Camping's fringe ideas captivated many, leading to the sale of books and merchandise based on his interpretations. However, his prediction proved false, and his followers... Continue Reading →
The Codex Sassoon is the earliest and most complete Hebrew Bible ever discovered. @ Brendan McDermid The Bible is a unified story that leads to Jesus. It is a collection of writings spanning centuries and written by various authors. It tells one coherent narrative about God's relationship with humanity. Human and Divine Literature The Bible... Continue Reading →
Phillip W. Martin 