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Delve into the intricate relationship between the Father and the Son as depicted in Mark 13:32 and Matthew 24:36. This article explores how Jesus, while being fully God, functions in a role subordinate to the Father, both before and after His ascension. Unpack the paradox of the Incarnation and how it relates to the Trinity.
This verse enhances the themes of election and predestination, revealing God's eternal purpose to bring believers into His family as adopted sons. It shows that this adoption is achieved through Jesus Christ and stems from God's own desire and sovereign will.
Unravel the intricacies of the Greek verb 'Pisteuo' used in the New Testament, often translated as 'believe' or 'trust'. Delve into why it is rendered differently at times, enriching our understanding of faith in the Christian context.
WHAT DID PAUL MEAN? “When he ascended on high he led captivity captive, and he gave gifts to men.” (Eph. 4:8) Who ascended on high? Where is high? Who is “he” that led captivity captive? What are these gifts that “he” gave and to what “men”? Why is Paul’s citation of Psalm 68:18 different?
One of the most difficult verses in the Bible, not to understand, but for many to accept, is 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. Many see it as extremely politically incorrect! Yet, it is the Scripture, and it is truth.
Not only will you receive this biblically grounded article on a sin versus practicing sin, but there will be a few related linked articles throughout this article to help the reader get an even wider picture of sin, sin that leads to death, the unforgivable sin, salvation, and much more.
However, what happens if and when we do commit sin? Have we tried in vain to be holy? Do we start all the way back at the beginning and lose the spiritual ground we’ve gained?
Are some chosen (predestined) to eternal salvation and others to eternal condemnation? The 16th-century Reformer John Calvin wrote: “We define predestination as the eternal design of God, whereby he determined what he wanted to do with each man. For he did not create them all in the same condition but foreordains some to everlasting life and others to eternal damnation.”
How is it that Adam and Eve were blamed for their actions before the foundation of the world (predestination) when they had not been created yet? Doesn’t that violate God’s principle of justice?