During my Bible study this morning, I was reading in 2 Peter and in the first verse stumbled across something I do not recall seeing before—an “aha” moment. Here is the verse in my primary study Bible, the King James Version.
KJV 2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a
America: E Pluribus Unum—Neither a “Melting Pot,” nor a “Salad Bowl”
Barley in the Bible, part 18
Did you ever consider how the story of Gideon in the period of the Judges (ca. 1400-1000 B.C.) was so prophetic of this very era in which we live?!
At this point, we are still setting the stage for how Gideon and
Chapter 2, Section 5: Plenary and Verbal vs. Conceptual Inspiration (cont'd)
Which Bible? Which Version? Part 7
Plenary inspiration not only means that every word is inspired, but that every letter of every word is inspired and therefore of utmost importance. We know this to be true because Jesus Himself stated this:
Matthew 5:18 For verily I say unto you,
Chapter 2, Section 4: Plenary and Verbal Inspiration
Which Bible? Which Version? Part 6
When speaking of the Holy Scriptures, we can become confused when we hear the word “inspired.” Previously, we represented the Bible as the “out-breathing” of God’s Word. Let’s flesh out that idea. Often times we hear people say, “Well, when Paul
Chapter 2, Section 3: The Doctrine of Inspiration continued
Which Bible? Which Version? Part 5
The New Testament itself must be counted among the historical documentation of Christ. For example, Luke, a respected and learned physician and historian, wrote the Gospel of Luke and The Acts of the Apostles. He became intimately associated with Paul and many others of
Chapter 2, Section 2: The Doctrine of Inspiration continued
Which Bible? Which Version? Part 4
In the New Testament there were many miracles recorded attesting to the truth of the gospel. The signs and wonders that followed the Apostles gave proof that the gospel was true. Another way that we know that the Bible is inspired is because of
Which Bible? Which Version? Part 3
NOTE: Keep in mind that in all my writings, unless otherwise noted, all Bible quotations are from the King James Version.
Let us now explore the subject of the inspiration of the Bible. I should clarify at the outset that I am not talking
Which Bible? Which Version? Part 2
Let me proceed with an outline and a summary, to give you the scope of what we will be delving into in the remainder of this book. This scope is not necessarily in any order and it is certainly not all-inclusive. However, to
Barley in the Bible, part 17
In the previous essay-post in this series we were illustrating from news events which were occurring that very week how God’s Word is just as current as today’s news.
But to say God’s Word is just as current as today’
