This is a post that helps you the reader to become more acquainted with where I - the author of this site - stand on various topics and theological points. Keep reading to see where I stand on today's topic. Keeping Things Simple I have agonized over this one as there is so much I … Continue reading On Politics
Month: December 2019
Quote #37 – A Rather Formative Verse
Regardless of how one may think God brought all of creation about, it is very clear that God did it! In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.Genesis 1:1 (NIV)
A Prayer List
Near my computer I keep a short list of groups of people that are inherently against Christianity in the world today. I have this list on a notecard and they are there so that I can remember them, pray for them, and pray for those they have persecuted. I will share with you that list. … Continue reading A Prayer List
Greek Word: και
Today - kai In the Greek: και Pronunciation (Erasmian): kih (long vowel I sound) Definition/approximate English equivalent: (conjunction) and, also, even, indeed, but Example of its use: Matthew 20:19 (Tischendorf): καὶ παραδώσουσιν αὐτὸν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν εἰς τὸ ἐμπαῖξαι καὶ μαστιγῶσαι καὶ σταυρῶσαι, καὶ τῇ τρίτῃ ἡμέρᾳ ἐγερθήσεται.
Xmas – Part 2
The "mas" in Xmas means "mass" as in a Catholic worship mass. So the X stands for Christ and the mas stands for mass so it means "Christ mass". But wait a minute! If mass is associated with Catholicism, why would Protestants have anything to do with such a term? Well, what exactly is mass? … Continue reading Xmas – Part 2
Quote #36 – Crucifixion
At this time of year where we remember the greatest gift we were given, it is good to remember the purpose for which He came. So he then handed Him over to them to be crucified.They took Jesus, therefore, and He went out, bearing His own cross, to the place called the Place of a … Continue reading Quote #36 – Crucifixion
On Scripture
This is a post that helps you the reader to become more acquainted with where I - the author of this site - stand on various topics and theological points. Keep reading to see where I stand on today's topic. Sola Scriptura . . . enough said! Ok, ok. That probably needs clarification but I … Continue reading On Scripture
Hebrew Tidbit #4
Let's look at a Hebrew word for this one. A rather well-know word would be shalom meaning peace. It is also commonly used as a greeting. In Hebrew characters only, the word appears as follows . . . שלום If vowel markings are added, shalom takes on the following appearance . . . שָׁלוֹם The … Continue reading Hebrew Tidbit #4
Xmas
There are those who have a strong reaction to this term "Xmas". The feeling is often as if Christ is being crossed out of the holiday. However, that is not what was is intended at all. It is a long-time used term. The X is actually the closest equivalent to the Greek chi character which, … Continue reading Xmas
Quote #35 – Proverb
Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.Proverbs 16:32 (ESV)
