There is a word used in the New Testament which, of itself, is of no great import. It is the Greek word poikilos and it is the word commonly used to describe “divers” diseases (cp Mark 1:34). The word is also used of the divers miracles of God (Heb 2:4) and of divers and strange doctrines that w…
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Re-evaluating the Bible’s teaching on grace in light of this First Century context
When the New Testament writers used the term “grace” they were doubtless aware of how the concept of grace was understood in society. They were not inventing a new theory to describe how God dea…
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In his final letter to Timothy, Paul faced almost certain death at the hand of Caesar, and so he took a final opportunity to spur on his beloved son in the faith, Timothy. He did this by writing a second letter to him in the form of encouragements, warnings, and other practical advice. Each …
2 Timothy 1:6-10 “Saved by God to a Holy Calling” Read More »
