Practical application of Pentecostal theology in politics, economy and social issues
Πίστει καὶ αὐτὴ Σάρρα δύναμιν εἰς καταβολὴν σπέρματος ἔλαβεν καὶ παρὰ καιρὸν ἡλικίας, ἐπεὶ πιστὸν ἡγήσατο τὸν ἐπαγγειλάμενον (Hebrews 11:11, Westcott and Hort)
The traditional translation of Hebrews 11:11 implies that it was (at least…
I do not read Hebrew or Greek but my interpretation of Pauline epistles is different than traditional protestants.
Gal 3:21 (ESV) Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could …
Was the woman of Luke 7:47 forgiven because she loved much or did she love much as a result of being forgiven ? What does the grammar of the Greek say ? ( or is the Greek vague and it could go either way ? )
Therefore I say to you, her si…
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While reading the Bible I have noticed The Holy Spirit seems to be referred to by different names. Grammatically speaking and contextually speaking are these various words referring to The Same Spirit?
Acts 16:7
And when they came to the b…
What is the difference, biblically and theologically, between agape and phileo. I have read that secular Greek texts/philosophers thought phileo a higher form of love as it refers to intimacy and a desire to love, whereas agape is more a d…
(Jude 1:24 in the Greek)
This is somewhat of a Greek interpretation question, though I assume someone might be able to find a reference to answer my question outside of the Greek language. I cannot find an answer to this anywhere, though I…
Texts are listed below for reference. Acts written in Greek and the Septuagint (LXX) are word for word the same but is this enough evidence to say the Ethiopian read from the LXX. Phillip probably could read both. The Ethiopian probably…
I was reading BlueLetter Bible and Biblehub, looking at Romans 10:14 in Greek on both sites. Here is the verse in English:
How then are they to call on Him in whom they have not believed? How are they to believe in Him whom they have not …
Luke 14:13
But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled (ἀναπήρος), the lame (χωλός), the blind…
The word ἀναπήρος is a unique word in the NT (it is only used by Luke, and only twice by him in this passage). I have not been…
This is the Greek text of Eph 5:13:
BGB τὰ δὲ πάντα ἐλεγχόμενα ὑπὸ τοῦ φωτὸς φανεροῦται· πᾶν γὰρ τὸ φανερούμενον φῶς ἐστιν.
Here are the English translations:
NHEB But all things, when they are reproved, are revealed by the light, for e…
The above analysis is a linear time indication. Since the Elder’s time frame differed form the current time frame, this is merely an analysis…
This conversation comes from a small part of the course titled Jews and Greeks on Life and the Afterlife. You can enroll HERE and learn more about their respective concepts of origin, afterlife, and resurrection. Sign up to be a student at IBC…