Jan 1, 2001 · Those in the Armenian position who, believing that one can lose his salvation, believe Matt. 10:22 teaches that unless one endures to the end he forfeits his salvation.

Mar 20, 2013 · If 2 Peter 2 were written in article format and submitted to the leading evangelical magazines of our day, there’s not a chance that it would be accepted for publication.

Aug 6, 2012 · In Hebrew the meaning is 'close at hand,' something like being so near that you can see the whites of the eye of the person approaching" (p. 219). 52:10 Israel was established by YHWH to be a kingdom of priests to the world (cf. Gen. 12:3; Exod. 19:4-6).

March 2, 2014. One summer day in 1969 I was sitting on the lawn at U.C.L.A. reading my Bible when a barefoot young man came up and began to talk to me.

Aug 27, 2004 · 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13

Jul 27, 2012 · The literal meaning was "wooden symbols of a female deity" (BDB 81). This was a wooden pole which was planted beside the raised stone pillar of Baal, the male fertility god. Asherah or Astartes was the female consort and was represented by this wooden pole. It is uncertain if they were live trees or carved stakes. NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: 7:6-11

Nov 14, 2012 · Its meaning is similar to the parable of the tares, which is that there will be an end-time separation of the believers and unbelievers (cf. Matt. 25:31-46). 13:48 This verse describes the end time division of people based on their response to Jesus and the gospel (cf. Matt. 25:31-46; Rev. 20:11-15).

May 28, 2004 · Introduction. Shirley McLaine celebrated her birthday this past spring: she turned 62 and 162 and 262 . . . Many folks in our society today would think that belief in the resurrection is just as looney as belief in reincarnation.

Nov 13, 2012 · As with so many of these rare words, the context is clear even if the word is not. Meaning is not affected! 29:18 See notes at 24:9. 29:19 Here is the recurrent problem. Humans, even covenant humans, do not listen and obey YHWH's words/message/covenant (cf. 6:19)! Obedience is a marker of devotion (cf. Luke 6:46).

Nov 8, 2013 · You might as well try to hear without ears or breathe without lungs, as try to live a Christian life without the Spirit of God in your heart.