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KJV Dictionary Definition: CONCISION, n. L., to cut off. Literally, a cutting off. Hence, In scripture, the Jews or those who adhered to circumcision, which, after our Saviors death, was no longer a seal of the covenant, but a mere cutting of the flesh. Vine's Expository Dictionary of New...

All scripture verses posted are from the Amplified Bible. All brackets [ ] that are placed by AMP Bible translators. They read, write, teach & diagram Greek to English. Find here: Bible Gateway passage: 1 Corinthians 3 - Amplified Bible (The NOTES are mine & put in parentheses ( ) Both...

Eph 2:15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; (MY NOTE: The enmity is two fold [required punishments/judgments/levied] & the recognized status/standing separating Jew &...

Bible study tips by: Myles Coverdale, Bible theologian/translator: When dissecting any verse of scripture. Ask yourself, of whom, to whom, with what words, what time, where, to what intent, with what circumstances, considering what is written before & what follows any single verse context...

Gal 3: 8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. (MY NOTE: God would justify the gentiles/heathen through faith) 9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with...

The high priest serves as a mediator between God & the people. Jesus is the eternal NT High Priest Heb 3: 1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; 2 Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also...

Gen 15: Vrs 4-5, The Lord makes Abram a covenant promise. Vs 6, Abram believes the Lord & the Lord credits Abram' FAITH as righteousness. Gal 3: 8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all...

Why was Jesus baptized? He was sinless (2 Cor 5:21, Heb 4:15, 1 Jn 3:5 1 Pet 1:19, 1 Pet 2:22). And had Zero repent from. John the Baptist was a priest & prophet: Matt 11:9 Jesus asked, what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. (MY NOTE: Jesus...

Jesus is the grace/gift from God. Titus 2:11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. (MYNOTE: Grace has a name - JESUS!) Faith begins with & is worthless without, Christ's Faith as the foundation: Heb 12: Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith...

The high priest serves as a mediator between God & the people. Jesus is Our High Priest Heb 3: 1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; 2 Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was...

Rom 5:15 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. (MY NOTE: GRACE = unearned favor - is a FREE GIFT Given by God. A Gift is...

Parsing Gal 5:4 with prior verse context: Gal 5: Vs 1, Faith in Christ's sin atoning death is completely liberating & nothing else is needed/required to free/SAVE you from sins wage/Death. Vs 2-3, (context is key) if you include law keeping/works/good deeds above Faith Alone in Christ' sin...

You're entitled to your belief. I read see Hebrews, like Acts as a covenant to covenant (law to faith) transitional book. James 1:1 states: To the 12 tribes which are SCATTERED abroad. Clearly written to those that had confessed Christ & had to scattered abroad for safety. The Epistle to...

1 Jn 2:3, 3:23 & 5:4-5 commandments parsed Invariably people like to add there own contextual application to 1 Jn 2:3, 3:23 & 5:4-5. I.E. the 10 commandments. Originally scripture wasn't written via chapter & verse, that's added later by translators. Taking one verse out of context invariably...

Heb 6:4-6 context is not about losing salvation. To begin with; here are just 7 of many scriptures. That make it abundantly clear that salvation is eternal. (Jn 3:16 & 6:47; Jn 10:27-29; Rom 8:35; 38-39 & 10:9-13; Phil 1:6) Some background: 1st who is the book written to? Hebrews. The main...

Post #389 points out Hebrews 10 context isn't about NT believers loss of salvation due to sin. It also cites Parable of the Sower: Mark 4: 14 The sower soweth the word. 15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh...

Controversial verses parsed Matt 24:13 "But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved". Scripture Study Tips When dissecting any verse of scripture. Ask yourself, of whom, to whom, with what words, what time, where, to what intent, with what circumstances, considering what is...

Context is always key. A different perspective then the one I've been reading on this thread. I can respect the posters views & respectfully disagree at the same time. Written to Hebrews! Heb 10 context opens teaching: Christ’s Sacrifice is BETTER because it is Once for All time. Synopsis...

1st, If you work for it, it isn't a gift. Rom 4: 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. 4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of...

These 1st 6 verses shared in the OP disagree with your Faith + works narrative: These last 2 verses couldn't make Faith & Faith Alone clearer: Rom 3: 21 But now the righteousness of God has been clearly revealed [independently and completely] apart from the Law, though it is [actually]...