Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God Galatians 6:16 (NIV translation) Even– By now you must realize that you and I are victims of the translators’ theological persuasion. When we read the text in any language but the original, we must rely on the clinical honesty of the…
Now the apostles and the brethren who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. Acts 11:1 NASB Also– Put aside the last 2000 years of theological manipulation. Read this statement as a believing Messianic Jew in the first century. It should totally confuse you. It might even make you mad—or cry! How in the…
for just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:5 NASB So also – Are your sufferings in abundance? Are you pressed by a world of troubles? Do things in life seem to be at the breaking point? That’s exactly how I’m feeling…
and do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 And – How many times have you heard this verse? Dozens, I’ll bet, but we often miss the…
