According To Luke

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In Galatians 3:24, Paul writes: “ Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. ” This single verse contains a world of truth about the purpose of God’s law. Many today misunderstand the law as a set of arbitrary rules designed to restrict our freedom, but Paul presents it as a mirror, a loving guide, and a schoolmaster. Its ultimate purpose is to lead us to Christ, showing us that no one can earn righteousness on their o

Luke 1:18-19 18 And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby ( by what means; asking for a sign or proof ) shall I know this? ( demanding confirmation; contrasts with Mary’s more believing question in v. 34 ) for I am an old man ( past natural age for fatherhood ), and my wife well stricken in years ( a respectful way of saying she is aged and beyond childbearing — cf. Gen. 18:11 ). 19 And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel ( means “God is my strength”; same ange

“Now the Jew's feast of tabernacles was at hand.” (John 7:2) “Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.” (John 7:14) The Gospel according to John often records Jesus speaking at precise moments—moments loaded with meaning. Few scenes illustrate this better than Jesus’ words about water and light during the Feast of Tabernacles (also called the Feast of Booths). These statements are not random metaphors. They are deliberately spoken into t

Luke 1:16-17 16 And many of the children ( descendants ) of Israel ( Jacob; cf. Genesis 32:28 ) shall he turn ( convert, bring back ) to the Lord their God ( true repentance and restoration to covenant faithfulness ). 17 And he shall go before him ( John as forerunner of the Christ; cf. Malachi 3:1 ) in the spirit and power of Elias ( Elijah’s prophetic spirit and boldness; cf. Malachi 4:5-6 and Matthew 17:12-13 ), to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children ( see les

Discussions about Bible translation often focus on manuscripts, theology, or readability. Less frequently discussed—but increasingly relevant—is the issue of copyright . When one surveys the landscape of Greek New Testament texts and the English translations and versions derived from them, an interesting pattern emerges. This post is not an argument for one textual tradition over another, but an observation about ownership, access, and control . ⸻ Greek Minority Texts and Mod

Few questions in modern discussion are asked with more confidence—and less clarity—than this one: “Do you believe in evolution?” Stated plainly (and as charitably as possible), this is a very poor question. Not because people asking it are unintelligent, but because the word evolution is being used without definition. It compresses multiple, very different claims into a single term and then demands a yes-or-no answer. When we distinguish micro-evolution from macro-evolution

Luke 1:14-15 14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness ( personal and communal rejoicing ), and many shall rejoice ( not just private but public significance ) at his birth ( his coming would be a blessing to others ). 15 For he ( John the Baptist ) shall be great in the sight of the Lord ( see lesson #2 at the end of chapter 1 ), and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink ( John was to be holy. There is, however, no evidence that John was a Nazarite; cf. Numbers 6:1-21 ),

“ Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. ” — 1 Peter 2:17 That short command— love the brotherhood —is one of the simplest and yet frequently neglected exhortations in the New Testament. It assumes something that feels almost foreign in our time: that Christians are meant to recognize one another, draw near to one another, and rejoice in shared faith. An outsider could not be able to see a difference among the interactions between a believer/lost per

The Chain of Transmission: From Ribera to Modern Dispensationalism     Link One: Ribera to Lacunza Critics have long claimed that Manuel Lacunza (a Chilean Jesuit who wrote La Venida del Mesías en Gloria y Majestad under the pseudonym Juan Josafat Ben-Ezra) never cited Ribera, suggesting independent development of futurist ideas. This assertion collapses under examination of the complete text of Lacunza’s work. While Edward Irving’s English translation ( The Coming of the Mes

Christians, brothers and sisters in Christ, why don’t we just preach the truth? Why must we always teach against doctrines and sinful practices? This question, asked with increasing frequency in our therapeutic age, sounds humble. It sounds charitable. It sounds like wisdom. But is it truly biblical and loving? Let’s take a look at what the apostle Paul says against the Ebionites, how John combats Gnosticism, how our Lord rebuked the Pharisees. Christianity isn’t a religion w

Luke 1:10-13 10 And the whole multitude ( a large crowd of worshippers ) of the people ( Israelites gathered for public prayer ) were praying without ( outside the Holy Place; in the court ) at the time of incense ( incense offering was linked with prayer; cf. Psalm 141:2 ). 11 And there appeared ( became visible; sudden manifestation ) unto him ( Zacharias personally ) an angel of the Lord ( messenger sent from God; this is the first time Zacharias ever saw an angelic bein

“The Intercessor Who Does Not Fail” Scripture Reading: Hebrews 7:25 “Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.” ⸻ Opening Thought: Every true believer knows what it means to stumble, to fail, and to fall short. And with every failure comes that fearful question: “Have I fallen too far this time?” The answer is found in a single, glorious truth— Jesus Christ never stops interceding fo

“How to Have Peace with God” Scripture Reading: Romans 5:1 “ Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. ” ⸻ Opening Thought: Everyone desires peace. We want peace in our homes, in our hearts, with our families, and in the world. But the most important peace we could ever have is peace with God . There’s a difference between the peace of God and peace with God . • The peace of God is the calm He gives in our hearts when life f

John 1:1 Exegesis : The Imperfect Tense and Harner’s Rule https://youtu.be/a64wAmBZ-Yc

Luke 1:7-9 7 And they had no child ( childlessness was seen as a reproach or sorrow in Israel; ex. Sarah, Rachel, Hannah ), because that Elisabeth was barren ( unable to conceive; emphasizing God’s miraculous work later ), and they both ( husband and wife ) were now well stricken in years ( very old; well beyond normal childbearing age; sets up for a divine intervention ). 8 And it came to pass ( standard biblical way to mark transition to new event; historical narrative )

Jesus of Nazareth existed and was executed by crucifixion under Pontius Pilate This is one of the most secure facts of ancient history, affirmed by Christian, Jewish, and Roman sources. Jesus was buried in a known tomb shortly after his death The burial by Joseph of Arimathea, a named member of the Jewish council, is early, specific, and unlikely to be legendary. The tomb was later found empty The empty tomb is attested by early sources and presupposed by hostile explanations

Latin is highly inflected. Meaning is carried by word endings (case, number, gender), not word order. You must read endings before assuming relationships. Identify the verb first. The verb anchors the sentence. Determine its tense, voice, and mood before assigning meaning to the rest. Determine the case of every noun. Each case has a function (subject, object, possession, means, etc.). Guessing the case leads to wrong meanings. Do not translate word-for-word. Latin syntax doe

1. Moral statements are claims about what is right and wrong. When someone says, “Rape is wrong,” they are making a statement that applies to more than just themselves—they are saying it’s wrong for anyone. 2. For a moral statement to be meaningful, it must have a standard. If there is no objective standard—no truth outside personal opinion—then “Rape is wrong” just means “I don’t like the idea of rape, but it’s not absolutely wrong.” It’s not a moral claim; it’s a preference