Revelation 2:17. What might the hidden manna and the white stone be? Unless we know what Jesus was promising, the promise is meaningless to us. With help from an online source I am able to see the hidden manna as a direct reference to the manna...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Revelation 1:1. Does John mean “soon” or “quickly”? There is a difference, you know, though the Greek can go either way. “Soon” would imply that not much time will pass before Jesus appears in the sky, along...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I John 1:8. What about the doctrine of “entire” sanctification? Strange question? There is a doctrine out there that states that we cannot sin, will not sin, once the Holy Ghost has sanctified us. John says that if we say such a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
II Peter 1:10. Is it possible to think you are “elected”, but not really be? Sounds like it to me. Peter tells his people not to take anything for granted. Many in the church have been counseled wrongly about salvation. Perhaps no...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I Peter 1:1. What “dispersion” (exiles, foreigners) is being referenced? The answer to this is not clear. Peter, the apostle to the Jews, could well be writing to Jewish believers outside of their normal home in Judea etc. Perhaps...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
James 1:1. Which “James” is this? This is the half-brother of Jesus. The Apostle James meets martyrdom early in the book of Acts. James and Judas (Jude) finally do accept Jesus after His glorious resurrection. They become leaders in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Hebrews 8:4. Why wouldn’t Jesus be a priest if he were here? Moses’ priests do what the Law says. Offer sacrifice after sacrifice, in hopes that God will be appeased and that they will be able to change their ways. Jesus could not...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Hebrews 6:4-6. Can a Christian fall away? Is the person described here necessarily a Christian? Let’s take a look at the person being described here. Is he a real Christian? Can a pseudo-Christian experience these same things? Here is a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Hebrews 1:3. What does “express image” mean? NASB and others have it, “exact representation”. A stamp, a perfect likeness. If you have seen Jesus, He Himself said, you have seen the Father. The Greek word is character,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
II Timothy 1:4. Why had Timothy shed tears? Though we do not know for sure, it could well have been, say the commentators, the fact that at their parting, Timothy sensed he might not see the great Apostle again. Paul was mentor and father to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
