LIVING like we’re new in Christ—Ephesians 4:18—5:2
Paul elaborates what it means to live like we’re new in Christ, concluding that it means, not least, living like Christ (forgiving, loving …)
theology
What does the prohibition against women speaking in church in 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 mean?
In 1st Corinthians 14:34-35 (NASB), Paul says:
34The women are to keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but are to subject themselves, just as the Law also says. 35If they desire to learn anything, let them …
Are Christians being licensed not to keep the Sabbath according to Colossians 2:16-17, Romans 14:5-8 and Acts 15?
Is Paul giving Christians license to omit Sabbath observance in Colossians 2:16-17 and Romans 14:5-8? Is this corroborated by Acts 15?
Below the passages:
Colossians 2:16-17
16 Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of foo…
Happy Preparation Sabbath day from Zambia. If thou turn away…
Happy Preparation Sabbath day from Zambia. If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath,from doing thy pleasure on the my holy day;and call…
God’s Message to Us in Christ :: By Dr. Donald Whitchard
Hebrews 1:1-4, John 14:7-9, Mark 10:45, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 53:4-6, John 3:16-17 Summary: Throughout the ages, God has been seeking men and women who have ears to hear and hearts willing to respond to spiritual truths. In these last days, He has spoken to us through the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Way, the […]
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Why do we persist in saying the crucifixion was on Friday? [closed]
There are persuasive arguments for the crucifixion not being on a Friday. I guess the Friday hypothesis is based on the reference to it being before a Sabbath, and not knowing some of the details of those arguments.
But that would imply t…
What are the teraphim (household gods) Rachel stole from Laban?
When Jacob flees from Laban, Rachel steals his household gods.
When Laban had gone to shear his sheep, Rachel stole her father’s
household gods.
Genesis 31:19 (NIV)
Jacob seems pretty serious about the household gods too.
But…
Who are the saints / holy ones in 1 Thessalonians 3:13 and 2 Thessalonians 1:3–12?
In June 2017 and May 2018, I had email exchanges with Prof. Larry W. Hurtado and Dean Craig C. Hill (two high-caliber NT scholars) about the second coming, the rapture and, more specifically, the saints in 1 and 2 Thess.
1 Thessalonians 3…
Dr. Oliver McMahan (1954-2024)
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the age of 69, Oliver “Dr. Mac” Lewis McMahan died peacefully at his home in Cleveland, Tennessee. Oliver was…
Noah and Books :: By Jim Towers
The title of my previous article was “As It Was in the Days of Noah.” Yesterday I went to the nearest Publix supermarket to get some ready-made Cole slaw to go with the fish and chips we were having for supper. I sometimes have arthritic pain in my hips, so I rode one of the […]
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(Isaiah 3:12)’s declaration that women would rule over Jerusalem & Judah suggests that men became irresponsible and/or negligent about leadership jobs
Isaiah 3:12 New American Standard Bible 1995
12 O My people! Their
oppressors [a]are children, And women rule over them. O My people!
Those who guide you lead you astray And confuse the direction of your
paths.
Isaiah 3:12
English Stand…
can Nisan 15 be referred to as "the sabbath"?
6And on the fifteenth day of the same month is the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD; for seven days you shall eat unleavened bread. 7On the first day you shall have a holy convocation; you shall not do any ordinary work.
Leviticus 2…