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
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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
Quote #61 – Profound & Short
Jesus wept.John 11:35
Is It Inaccurate or Sinful to Use Real Wine in Communion? – A Research Paper
Original title of this work: Teetotalism Involving the Eucharist Forward - This work was originally titled as above and submitted as part of seminary, graded work. It has since gone through further editing and review to become this article. It has not only been reformatted but further adjustments made to insure points are being made … Continue reading Is It Inaccurate or Sinful to Use Real Wine in Communion? – A Research Paper
Quote #60 – Ephesians
Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.Ephesians 5:15-18
Quote #58 – Psalm 46:1-3
God is our refuge and strength,an ever-present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give wayand the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,though its waters roar and foamand the mountains quake with their surging.Psalm 46:1-3 (NIV)
Quote #55 – 1 Cor. 7:32-35
But I want you to be free from concern. One who is unmarried is concerned about the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord; the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord; but one who is married is concerned about the things of the world, how he may please … Continue reading Quote #55 – 1 Cor. 7:32-35
Quote #53 – Matthew 5
"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery'; but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye makes you stumble, tear it out and throw it from you; for it is … Continue reading Quote #53 – Matthew 5
Monergist Gratia 