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1. Jewish Roots: Pascha (Passover) The word “Pascha” (πάσχα) is the Greek form of the Hebrew “Pesach” (פֶּסַח), meaning Passover. It refers to the Jewish feast commemorating the deliverance from Egypt. Early Christians, especially Jewish believers, observed Pascha in connection with Jesus’...

If God knows the beginning from the end (and He does), why on earth would He save someone to begin with that He knows will ultimately reject that salvation?

Is English your first language?

No, you misunderstand what is written. If they believed something was true, they couldn’t possibly believe it was false at the same time.

Your phrasing is unclear and somewhat contradictory. Maybe it’s a language issue with you. Here is my take on your question—- If someone knowingly chooses to believe something they know is false, that’s a contradiction — belief usually requires thinking something is true. If they know it’s...

I like this quote from an older lady that knew a little of suffering: Elisabeth Elliot~ “Our vision is so limited we can hardly imagine a love that does not show itself in protection from suffering. The love of God is of a different nature altogether. It does not hate tragedy. It never denies...

An older Pastor remarked that if a mature Christian replied that “Everything was fine,” when he asked about their lives, then he knew they were disengaged from the battle.

I use four different AI apps for researching articles. I look at them like Google on steroids. Much better, but it can produce incorrect data, that’s why I double and triple check its replies. It is quite useful for assembling facts, but facts must be assembled within a context for the correct...

I sure did, and the more I learn, the more I realize I do not know, which is a tool used by God to keep us humble. The Holy Sprit occasionly steps in and confirms things. Learning to navigate the Bible and form a consensus has also helped me navigate a variety of worldly subjects. But in the...

We much each give an account as individuals. But think about all the people with varying personalities and education that God used through the years in order to get His truth spread around the world. It seems God decided to use imperfect humans, and even nature to bring us to the cross of salvation.

I agree. He was an ardent student who spent years digging. He too studied under Thieme for a number of years. I listened to countless Thieme tapes and studied many of his topical books. Like you I think Thieme was a gifted and passionate teacher that helped many, but not without his flaws. Paull...

This was about 20-25 years ago. I recruited a couple of friends and we continued the Bible study for over two years. It laid a solid foundation for me. I taught a Sunday school class of older men and a Bible study class for a number of years. Applying Biblical principals to ones everyday life...

A coworker ask me to join his Bible study. He was seminary trained in Greek & Hebrew, I asked him why he wanted me to join this study. He replied, “So you can learn to study for yourself, and you won’t need me.“

I prefer a work by Spiro Zodhiates, or a program called Bibleworks. He dials into the contextual meaning. Strongs is very helpful, but there are times one needs to dig deeper for a more precise definition—— Strong’s Concordance primarily provides definitions of words from the original Hebrew...

Most of the verses I’ve memorized are in Old English. I love it as a whole. However, if one wishes to do serious study, there are many words that need deciphered into more understandable terms.