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What Did Pilate State in John 19:22? (repost)

What Did Pilate State in John 19:22? (repost)

[This is a repost (revised a bit) in recognition of Holy Week. Of necessity, it is a bit technical.] In reading any common English translation of John 19:22, one finds Pilate saying, “What I have written, I have written.”1 This is certainly not incorre…

The Number Nine in Scripture and History :: By Randy Nettles

The Number Nine in Scripture and History :: By Randy Nettles

The number 9 represents finality and/or judgment in the Bible, especially where Israel is concerned. It is a remarkable number in many respects. It is the last of the single-digit numbers in the decimal system and thus marks the end, and is significant of the conclusion of a matter. “Nine is akin to the number […]

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Resurrection of Jesus: What Does Scripture Say? :: By Dr. Donald Whitchard

Resurrection of Jesus: What Does Scripture Say? :: By Dr. Donald Whitchard

Scripture References: Matthew 28:5-10; Luke 24:13-31; John 11:25, 20:11-18, 24-29; 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 When the Lord Jesus told Martha at the tomb of Lazarus, “I AM the Resurrection and the Life” (John 11:25, KJV), He proved it by bringing him back from the dead, doing so in public, giving further proof that He was who […]

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Scripture and Naming God: Avoiding Heresy

Scripture and Naming God: Avoiding Heresy

Dale M. CoulterThe motion on titles for God seeks to add another legal criterion to the instructions for ministers. The rationale is that scripture uses specific names for God. I agree with this general assertion. In fact,…

Israel and the Number 12 in Scripture :: By Randy Nettles

Israel and the Number 12 in Scripture :: By Randy Nettles

In 2018, I wrote a series of articles called God’s Perfect Numbers, based on the numbers 3, 7, 10, and 12 and their biblical significance or representation (https://www.raptureready.com/2018/10/19/gods-perfect-number-part-1-by-randy-nettles/). In this article, I will expound upon one of these perfect numbers. The number 12 signifies the perfection of rule or government. “It is found as a […]

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The Holy Spirit: Examining the Grammar of Scripture

The Holy Spirit: Examining the Grammar of Scripture

Dale M. CoulterWhile I have argued that there is no trend to feminize God in the Church of God, there has been controversy over the way scripture uses the language of spirit, especially in reference to the Holy Spirit. There is confusion over how the l…

Balancing Pendulum Swings: Doctrine, Scripture, Emotion & Reason, Word & spirit, & More!

Doctrine, Scripture, Emotion

This video discusses the need of balancing one text of Scripture with another–not just “It Is Written” but “Again It Is Written,” Balancing Word…