Today’s Word
Putting It to Bed
And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those who were circumcised took issue with him, saying, “You went to uncircumcised men and ate with them.” Acts 11:2-3 NASB Uncircumcised men – How many times have you heard that Peter’s vision on the rooftop was God’s sign that we no longer have to follow kosher requirements? …
Trinitarian Questions
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 ESV In the name of – A few weeks ago we looked at the textual evidence for the trinitarian formula found in this verse (see May 30). What…
Lioness
An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. Proverbs 31:10 ESV Excellent – Maybe we stumble around the real meaning of eshet-hayil because we don’t like the cultural implications, but “excellent wife” or “woman of virtue” or “wife of noble character” just doesn’t cut it. Eshet-hayil is a warrior! This…
Support Appeal
But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction. 1 Thessalonians 5:12 NASB Appreciate – Why would Paul need to tell his own brothers to appreciate his efforts and the efforts of those like him? It seems…
Inside/Outside
abstain from every form of evil 1 Thessalonians 5:22 NASB Form – What do you imagine Paul meant by the cryptic exhortation? What is a “form” of evil? In our culture, we often think of “form” in terms of a mold or press. It is the shape of something. Thinking like this, we might suggest…
The Logic of Discovery
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 ESV Testing/discern – One word, two ideas. To test. To discern. Paul chooses the Greek verb dokimazo. It…
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