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No, the very gospel is that we “are now justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a sacrifice of atonement by his blood, effective through faith. (Romans 3:24-25, NRSV) There is not the slightest hint here that once having been...

I see that some people are experts at insulting those who are well educated and wise, but totally lack the ability to defend their own beliefs or to contribute anything of value. Such people most shamefully not only lower the standard of Christianity but destroy its influence and disgrace its...

Hermeneutics is the study of the methodological principles of interpretation of literature, especially the Bible. Theology is the study of God and His interactions with his creation—especially man. During the early days of my first pastorate, a friend gave me a first edition copy of the classic...

Two points: 1. ‘Hermeneutics’ is NOT a theological word, and it has absolutely nothing to do with theology! 2. In post #81 of this thread, I presented, for your benefit, the correct meaning of ‘hermeneutics’. My oral teaching experience has not been limited to university and seminary...

Words are coined to express concepts, and when expressing those concepts—those words should be used. If anyone attending a Bible study is not familiar with the word hermeneutics, it is time for them to learn the word—and to learn it CORRECTLY! hermeneutics plural in form but singular or...

Words are coined to express concepts, and when expressing those concepts—those words should be used. If anyone attending a Bible study is not familiar with the word hermeneutics, it is time for them to learn the word—and to learn it CORRECTLY! hermeneutics plural in form but singular or...

John 5:43. “I have come in my Father's name, and you do not accept me; if another comes in his own name, you will accept him. 44. How can you believe when you accept glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the one who alone is God? 45. Do not think that I will accuse you...

The antecedent of the pronoun αὐτῷ in Rev. 1:1 is “Jesus Christ”.

There is only one rule that is generally followed regarding the capitalization of pronouns referring to deity: Follow the style manual of the publisher! These style manuals vary considerably from publisher to publisher. See, for examples, the following: Fowler's Modern English Usage The...

Paul's letter to Philemon is a real letter written by a real person (Paul) to a real person (Philemon) on behalf of a real person (Onesimus). The letter’s being incorporated into the New Testament Canon does not change any of that. I have here in my study 25 commentaries on Philemon. Of...

Gen. 1:20 And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. (KJV 1769 as posted above) Gen 1:20 And God said, Let the waters bring foorth aboundantly the mouing creature that hath...

When Christians falsely and maliciously misrepresent what others have written in order to defend their own position when their own position is indefensible strongly supports the opinion of many that Christians are not only intellectually inferior and culturally depraved, but also lack a sense of...

Gen 1:6 ויאמר אלהים יהי רקיע בתוך המים ויהי מבדיל בין מים למים׃ (Masoretic Text) Gen. 1:6. And God said, “Let there be a dome in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters.” (NRSV) Genesis 1:6 Then God said, “Let there be a dome in the middle of the waters, to...

Anyone who has successfully completed at least two years of college/seminary level Greek should be able to very easily refute any and all “proof texts” put forth to defend OSAS—even if they themselves believe in the doctrine!

No, I am NOT saying that works are the “very essence” of anyone’s faith; I am saying that works are essential to the completeness of ones faith. Indeed, “faith without works is dead.” Believing Bibles that include the book of James does not make anyone a “works-salvationist,” it makes them...

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible was compiled by James Strong—an ardent Methodist who was a staunch opponent to the doctrines of once saved always saved and who believed and taught that a man is justified (vindicated) by works and not by faith alone. The work on his concordance...

Titus 3:54. But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, 5. He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, 6. whom He poured out upon us...

The Greek text of James 2:23-24 reads, 23 καὶ ἐπληρώθη ἡ γραφὴ ἡ λέγουσα· Ἐπίστευσεν δὲ Ἀβραὰμ τῷ θεῷ, καὶ ἐλογίσθη αὐτῷ εἰς δικαιοσύνην, καὶ φίλος θεοῦ ἐκλήθη. 24 ὁρᾶτε ὅτι ἐξ ἔργων δικαιοῦται ἄνθρωπος καὶ οὐκ ἐκ πίστεως μόνον. The Greek word δικαιοῦται is the cognate verb of Greek noun...

It does not get any plainer..........James, the brother of our Lord Christ Jesus, explicitly said that “a man is justified by works and not by faith alone.” James 2:14-24. What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15. If a brother...