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Giving Bible readers what God said not what translators think God meant
Book of Life: (Gr. biblos tēs zōēs) In biblical times, cities had a register of names for the citizens living there. (See Ps. 69:28; Isa. 4:3) God, figuratively speaking, has been writing names in the “book of life” “from the foundation of the world.” (Rev. 17:8)
Revelation, which is one with the Christian Faith and its documents and records, presents its sufficient Credentials to man's reason and heart and will as one great body of compelling evidence.
Psalm 1:1 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 1 Happy is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
The Revelation given by God is the Christian Faith as received by man. The entire body of revealed truth is addressed to the principle of faith, receiving in Divine evidence what becomes a matter of certitude and assurance.
Psalm 100:3 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 3 Know that Jehovah, he is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Psalm 8:1 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 1 O Jehovah, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth, You have set your glory above the heavens.
The shorter reading is generally preferred if the change is intended. This is a reflection of scribal tendency, as a scribe is far more likely in his efforts at clarification, willfully to make an addition to a text. Very rarely will a scribe intentionally add to his text by mistake.
Faith healing is alleged healing achieved by religious belief and prayer, rather than by medical treatment. The modern form of faith healing began in the 19th century and exploded in popularity in the early 20th century. Faith healers today claim that God still performs such healings, and they are backed by the testimonials of thousands who claim to have been healed by them. What about today? Is miraculous healing still a good possibility for those who can find no medical cure?
Psalm 19:14 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer.
Does God want you to be rich? Scripture warns against the love of money and prosperity theology. True riches are found in Christ, not in wealth.
