theology

Without Faith :: By Paul J. Scharf

Without Faith :: By Paul J. Scharf

During my time as a student at Faith Baptist Theological Seminary, I learned that there was an old youth pastor’s joke, built on a misuse of Heb. 11:6. The verse states: “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently […]

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Sowing Seeds Now for an After-Rapture Harvest :: By Arden Kierce

Sowing Seeds Now for an After-Rapture Harvest :: By Arden Kierce

In these last days, it is tough to patiently wait for Jesus’ return at the Rapture. The news headlines are often discouraging due to how quickly the world appears to be falling into darkness. Yet Christians are still here, and so there must be a reason why God has allowed this. The reason must be […]

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..at the bus stop

..at the bus stop

“Wisdom crieth without; SHE UTTERETH HER VOICE IN THE STREETS:”– Proverbs 1:20   Father’s leave their baby’s mamma at the bus stop. And the…

What does μὴ ἐγκακεῖν mean in Luke 18:1?

What does μὴ ἐγκακεῖν mean in Luke 18:1?

What does μὴ ἐγκακεῖν mean in Luke 18:1? (Greek text from NA27)
Note ἐγκακέω is the preposition ἔν combined with the verb κακέω. In BDAG “ἐγκακέω is defined as 1. become weary, tired w. ptc. foll. … 2. lose heart, despair …; be afraid, o…