Have you ever a read passage in the Bible and discovered something you never noticed before? How many interpretations can one Scripture passage have? Are all interpretations valid? While the basic message of Scripture is clear, those who do not understand and apply the basic principles of biblical interpretation can easily misinterpret it. In this… Continue reading R.C. Sproul: How to Study the Bible
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What are the Ten Commandments?
In the Old Testament the Ten Commandments (also known as the Decalogue) is uniformly referred to as “the ten words” (Exodus 34:28 margin; Deuteronomy 4:13 margin; Deuteronomy 10:4 margin), or simply as “the words” spoken by God ( Exodus 20:1; Exodus 34:27; Deuteronomy 5:22; Deuteronomy 10:2 ), or as “the words of the covenant” (Exodus 34:28 ). In the New Testament they are called “commandments” (Matthew… Continue reading What are the Ten Commandments?
Why Is Jesus Called the “Son of Man”?
Of all the titles commonly used of Jesus in the New Testament, ‘Son of man’ was the one most used by Jesus himself and least used by others. It hardly occurs at all outside the Gospels ( Acts 7:56; Revelation 1:13; Revelation 14:14), and inside the Gospels is used almost solely by Jesus. Jesus is referred to as… Continue reading Why Is Jesus Called the “Son of Man”?
Who were the Philistines?
Philistines were a celebrated people, who inhabited the southern seacoast of Canaan, which from them took the name of Philistia, Psalm 60:8, 108:9 ,or Palestine.
What is the Lord’s Prayer in the Bible?
The Lord’s Prayer is a prayer the Lord Jesus taught His disciples in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4. The former passage has been more influential in the later history of the Lord’s Prayer, but the latter seems to give it in a more historical setting. Prayer occupied an important place in the life and the teachings of Jesus.… Continue reading What is the Lord’s Prayer in the Bible?
Who was Abdon the Judge in the Bible?
Ab´don ( עבדּון , ‛abhdōn , perhaps “service”; Ἀβδών , Abdō̇n ) was one of the Judges of Israel mentioned in the Book of Judges (Judges 12:13–15). He was the son of Hillel the Pirathonite, a member of the tribe of Ephraim. He was preceded by Elon of Zebulun. He judged Israel for eight years, B.C. 1233-1225. His administration appears to have been peaceful; for nothing is recorded of him but… Continue reading Who was Abdon the Judge in the Bible?
80 Names and Titles of Jesus Found In The Bible
1. Advocate, 1 John 2:1 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 2. Almighty, Revelation 1:8“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is… Continue reading 80 Names and Titles of Jesus Found In The Bible
Who was Elon, the Judge of Israel?
Elon (Hebrew: אֵילֹן ʼĒlōn, “oak”), which also translated as “Ahialon” in other translations, was the eleventh of the Hebrew judges. He held office for ten years (Judges 12:11-12 ). Elon was a member of the Tribe of Zebulun. He was preceded by Ibzan of Bethlehem, and succeeded by Abdon of Ephraim. The whole period covered by their administration was twenty-five… Continue reading Who was Elon, the Judge of Israel?
Who was Ibzan of Bethlehem in the Bible?
Ib’zan (אבצן , ‘ibhcān, to Shine, hence Illustrious;) was the tenth judge of Israel, one of the minor judges, following Jephthah. His account is recorded in Judges Judges 12:8-10. He came from Bethlehem, probably the Bethlehem in Zebulun ( Joshua 19:15 ), 7 miles northwest of Nazareth. He had 30 sons and 30 daughters an evidence of his social importance and arranged their marriages.… Continue reading Who was Ibzan of Bethlehem in the Bible?
What Does the Name “Jesus” Mean? Matthew 1:21
Matthew 1:21 ESVShe will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” The name that should be given: Thou shalt call his name Jesus, a Savior Jesus is the same name with Joshua, the termination only being changed, for the sake of conforming it to… Continue reading What Does the Name “Jesus” Mean? Matthew 1:21