Merriam-Webster.com : of or relating to Arminius or his doctrines opposing the absolute predestination of strict Calvinism and maintaining the possibility of salvation for all likewise definition for arminianism Etymonline.com Arminian (adj.) 1610s in reference to a Protestant sect, from Arminius, Latinized form of the name of James Harmensen (1560-1609), Dutch Protestant theologian who opposed Calvin, especially on the question of … Continue reading Arminian
Month: December 2020
On Demons and Fallen Angels
If you do not already know, 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. Aren't they the same thing? It may be considered … Continue reading On Demons and Fallen Angels
Quote #67 – Of Christ the Mediator
It pleased God, in His eternal purpose, to choose and ordain the Lord Jesus, His only begotten Son, according to the covenant made between them both, to be the mediator between God and man; the prophet, priest, and king; head and savior of the church, the heir of all things, and judge of the world; … Continue reading Quote #67 – Of Christ the Mediator
Recapitulate and Recapitulation
I specifically put both terms in the title as they are each so common but with the differing ending have slightly different situational use. Merriam-Webster.com transitive verb 1: to retell or restate briefly : SUMMARIZE recapitulate the main points of an argument. He is best when commenting on the words of others; he is worst when attempting to recapitulate the history … Continue reading Recapitulate and Recapitulation
Hebrew Tidbit #9 – Hebrew and Aramaic
The two predominant languages of original writing for the Scriptures were Hebrew and Koine Greek. However, Aramaic was also an original language but to certain parts of the biblical text (primarily Daniel and Ezra) and it is the Aramaic translation of the Scriptures that Christ was quoting in Mark 15:34 (“Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?”).
Quote #66 – A Reflection on the Mind
God did not make us with minds so that we can be sloths in their use.- a personal quote I have said this to myself and written according to it numerous times in my life. It has especially come to mind in the face of those favoring anti-intellectualism in regards to the faith. Sadly while … Continue reading Quote #66 – A Reflection on the Mind
Forbidden Fruit and The Apple
There's nothing in Scripture that indicates the forbidden fruit, as described in the book of Genesis, to be an apple. It is more of a tradition to portray it as such. So let's dig in to this claim. Forbidden Fruit We first see mention of this fruit as Genesis talks to the Tree of Knowledge … Continue reading Forbidden Fruit and The Apple
Quote #65 – The Word Made Flesh
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John bore witness about Him, and cried out, "This was He of whom I said, 'He who comes after me ranks before me, because He was … Continue reading Quote #65 – The Word Made Flesh
Hebrew Tidbit #8 (hin-ay)
Genesis 19:21 וַיֹּ֣אמֶר אֵלָ֔יו הִנֵּה֙ נָשָׂ֣אתִי פָנֶ֔יךָ גַּ֖ם לַדָּבָ֣ר הַזֶּ֑ה לְבִלְתִּ֛י הָפְכִּ֥י אֶת־הָעִ֖יר אֲשֶׁ֥ר דִּבַּֽרְתָּ׃ The word of focus here is the bolded one above. It is often referred to as an interjection, often translated as "Behold!" However, it is not always translated directly into English. Nevertheless, it serves an important role of calling to … Continue reading Hebrew Tidbit #8 (hin-ay)
Quote #64 – Genesis 2:2-3
By the seventh day God completed His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because on it He rested from all His work which God had created and made.NASB
