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Common Error Types in Interpreting the Revelation

This is a quick article I’ve written to assist a friend who is researching eschatology (“end times” teachings). The goal is not so much to target specific conclusions about such things, but common methodological errors that I’ve observed many make … Continue reading

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If Matthew 18:15-17 Really Is About “Conflict Resolution”, Why Don’t They Obey It As Such?

Bible versions disagree about whether Matthew 18:15 is about “If a brother sins….” or “If a brother sins against you…”. The implications are quite huge and important. But while I’ll explore all that elsewhere, the purpose of this president article … Continue reading

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Matthew 18:15 Translations with and without “Against You”

Here are 64 English Bible translations of Matthew 18:15. Of these, 53 adopt the “against you” idea that didn’t appear until the 4th or 5th Century AD in the Codex Washingtonianus. Earlier manuscripts lacked the “against you” idea, and spoke … Continue reading

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Are the Hypocrites Between You and God?

(Please pardon the ALLCAPS. I authored this on Facebook, where it’s the easiest form of emphasis.) Back when I was in the “one true church”, we’d invite a lot of people to church and I’d occasionally run across one who … Continue reading

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The Righteous, Order, and Matthew 18:15-17

The righteous recognize that there’s a proper order of things, initiated by God himself. They understand that they, and everyone else, were created according to the image and likeness of God ― and they understand this metaphorically, not that they … Continue reading

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Like Strangers in a Foreign Land

I had known I’d need more exercise,But had hoped it wouldn’t take much. I had known my diet needed more attention,But had hoped it wouldn’t take much. I had known my kids needed more of my time,And that my retirement … Continue reading

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The Delusion upon which the “Two-Party System” in the US Operates

The corrupt “two-party system” that has a chokehold on the US seems to operate on something like the following delusional thinking: DEMOCRATS REPUBLICANS THE TRUTH A. The leaders and elected officials and bureaucrats and civil service workers of both parties … Continue reading

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Acts 2:38 — “Receive” or “Take”?

KJ21 Then Peter said unto them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. ASV And Peter said unto … Continue reading

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Is Jesus the Leader or the Exemptor?

If you were to listen to some,You’d get the impression that JesusCame to save people from doctrine, diligence, Duty, accountability, difficulty, distress, and danger, Rather than to lead them securely through it.

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What Exactly is Hebrews 9:27 Saying about Dying Once?

You’ll see roughly 60 English translations of Hebrews 9:27 below. I have listed them below for your examination. Here are our questions, with my brief answers: Q: Four of these translations specify “only once” or “but once”, but does the … Continue reading

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