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Interpretation of John 8:32

Interpretation of John 8:32

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
John 8:32

I’ve read that the truth is sin which allows for freedom (does this mean we shouldn’t be free?), another explanation is the power we possess and how we can run into…

Could μονογενής mean simply "unique"?

Could μονογενής mean simply "unique"?

In this article Hebrew scholar Michael Heiser makes the claim that the term μονογενής (monogenēs) in John 3:16 means “unique” rather than “only-begotten.” However, he does not provide citations, referring to “Scholars of Greek.”

A New Creation in Exodus and John

A New Creation in Exodus and John

If you want to start at the beginning with an introduction to Israelite Creation in Context, click HEREThere are a wide variety of articles you can find about Creation, Exodus, Plagues, and Numbers HEREA short collection are as follows:https:/…

What does it mean to be "born of water"?

What does it mean to be "born of water"?

In John 3:5, Jesus tells Nicodemus that to enter the kingdom one must be “born of water and the Spirit”. How is this phrase understood? Is it a single construct (i.e. one birth of both water and Spirit)? Or are two births in view (one of w…

Who is the "other disciple" in John 18:16?

Who is the "other disciple" in John 18:16?

After Jesus’ arrest:

15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that
disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into
the palace of the high priest.
16 But Peter stood at the door without. Then wen…