Bible Studies
Free Will: God’s Gift or Curse?
(My wife and I, (Gary & Michelle Amirault) heard a preacher boldly declare from the pulpit and to us privately that “Man’s will is greater than God’s.” We could hardly believe our ears. But when we thought about his bold…
Let God Teach You The Bible
Many years ago, in the 80s, I was in the church waiting for meeting to start and reading my Bible which I had often read through, one version after another. Suddenly, I gasped. It was 1 Corinthians 15, “as in…
Matthew 25:46 – If Everlasting Punishment Is Not Eternal, How Can Life Be Eternal?
(Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect Neo-Hellenic Koine Greek pronunciation/transliteration of αἰών and αἰώνιος. For reference, Erasmian: aion/aionios. Neo-Hellenic Koine: eón/eónios. English is: eon/eonian) A Commentary on Matthew 25:46 Question: Does Eternal Punishment have to be as long as…
#21: Has God Increased Joy or Not?
We are looking today at Isaiah 9:3. Here we have within the parallel translations, you can also explore further ones at Biblehub.com: ——————————————————————————– ESV: You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with…
#20: The Bible’s Purpose
The Bible is a different kind of book, but I wonder how many realize just how different. Oh, I know that it is transcendently and normatively inspired. That goes without saying; that is, it goes without saying as far as…
#16: Hyperbole (Exaggeration for Effect) in The Bible and Its Problems
What’s in this article? The Christian Bible is full of figures of speech which have not been brought into our translations accurately. One of these figures of speech is hyperbole, to exaggerate or amplify something for effect. Due to the…
#15: Bible Study Tips
“I believe the Bible is the best gift God has ever given man. All the good from the Saviour of the world is communicated to us through this book.” Abraham Lincoln “It is impossible to rightly govern the world without…
#13: Adding To The Bible
There are many Bible teachers who make much to do about the verse in the book of Revelation that warns about plagues coming upon anyone’s head who adds or takes away from the book. Many Bible teachers, theologians, church leaders…
On Paul’s Epistle To The World (Romans 1-8)
Paul, the apostle to the nations letter to Rome contains some of the most profound words ever written. Eugene Peterson, in his New Testament Paraphrased brings those ancient words into twenty-first century crispness like few translations have. A careful study…
On Paul’s Epistle To The World (Romans 9-16)
Paul, the apostle to the nations letter to Rome contains some of the most profound words ever written. Eugene Peterson, in his New Testament Paraphrased brings those ancient words into twenty-first century crispness like few translations have. A careful study…
#08: The Truth About The Truth
In my office I am surrounded by hundreds of Bible versions, dictionaries, encyclopedias, word study books, commentaries, etc. On my computer are several of the best Bible software programs that money can buy. Everyday my email inbox contains someone’s writings…
Those Who Do Not Believe Will Perish?
Question: What about how the Bible says that those who do not believe will perish? Answer: “Perishing.” Whenever you see Jesus use a word such as “perish” or “destroy,” the original word is “apollumi (ἀπόλλυμι)” The Greek word “apollumi” means to “to lose, or to be lost.” It is the…
On Jesus Christ, The Most Quoted Person on Earth (Part 5)
The Gospel of John John 14:1 – 17:26 (The Message) 14 1-4 “Don’t let this rattle you. You trust God, don’t you? Trust me. There is plenty of room for you in my Father’s home. If that weren’t so, would…
On Jesus Christ, The Most Quoted Person on Earth (Part 4)
The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:1-35 (The Message) 1-3 Now Jesus turned to address his disciples, along with the crowd that had gathered with them. “The religion scholars and Pharisees are competent teachers in God’s Law. You won’t go wrong…
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