Languages of the Bible

Image by Positive_Images from Pixabay Was the Bible originally written in three languages, Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek? Yes, the original manuscripts of the Bible were written in these three languages. The Old Testament is written almost completely in ancient Hebrew. Parts of Daniel were written in Aramaic. And the New…

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Meaning of Genesis 1-11

Image by S. Hermann & F. Richter from Pixabay When analyzed in depth, what does Genesis 1-11 really say? Genesis 1-11 is one of the most interesting passages of the Bible. So many questions come from trying to explain everything from creation to the flood to how nations came about.…

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Complaining

Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay Where in the Bible does it say not to complain? The idea of complaining can encompass several concepts, such as grumbling and being discontented. We complain when we aren’t happy or don’t want to do what should be done. So here are a few areas…

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Empowered for Life

Image by Myriam Zilles from Pixabay I used to watch a Tim Allen show called “Home Improvement” when I was a teenager. I always got a kick out of hearing him say, “More power,” and then grunt over and over. He even taught his boys how to do the same…

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Good Name

Image by Hans Braxmeier from Pixabay What does the Bible say about a good name? Unlike today where we picked names that sound good to us or that we like, many times seeking to find a name that no one else has did make our children unique, names are very…

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Clean and Unclean Foods

Image by Comfreak from Pixabay Does the Bible say all food is clean? Beginning in the Old Testament, God gave Israel laws about clean and unclean animals (Leviticus 11:1-47). This meant that certain animals were good for farming for the Israelites and other animals they were required to stay away…

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Sequence of Revelation

Image by Photo Mix from Pixabay What is the sequence of the Book of Revelation? This is a good question because the answers vary widely depending on who you ask. A sequence is slightly different than an outline of the book. An outline only tells you the contents, but the…

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Lord of Peace

Image by S. Hermann & F. Richter from Pixabay Where in the Bible does it say that the Lord of Peace himself gives you peace always in every way? This phrase comes from 2 Thessalonians 3:16, part of the benediction, or ending, of 2 Thessalonians. This phrase is packed with…

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Unpardonable Sin

Image by Engin Akyurt from Pixabay Is Mark 8:38 considered an unpardonable sin, or can it be forgiven? At first glance you would think that this is an unpardonable sin. But if I’m correct about the unpardonable sin referring to the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, this is not an…

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