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his site exists to provide scriptural exegesis, links to resources, information, and cultural commentary from the reformed perspective. I am commited to the overarching sovereignty of God, the pursuit of His glory, and the five solas of the reformation.
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Acts 13:48 - “Appointed” or “Disposed?”
In a recent blog entry, Elshaddai comments on Acts 13:48. He quotes the TNIV: When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life...
We Have Peace? or Let Us Have Peace?
The following is a short write-up on whether Romans 5.1 should say “we have peace,” with the indicative verb ἔχομεν, or whether it should read “Let us have peace,” with ...
Questions on Phil 2.2
Here is my translation of 2.2: “Complete my joy by having the same opinion, having the same love, being united in one spirit, thinking one thing…” Here is the greek: πληρώσα...
Effects of Justification in Romans 5.1-4
Romans 5.1-4 1Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we also have obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand; an...
Roman 5.1-11 translation — Genitive Absolutes and Tenses
Here is my translation: Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we also have access by faith in this grace in which we stand, and ...
Jesus - First-born Over Creation?
In Colossians 1.15, Paul uses a phrase that has led to many debates over the years. Here is the verse: “He is the image of the invisible God, first-born of all creation;” The debate is o...
Mark 1.3 and the Deity of Christ
The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the son of God. Just as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Look! I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way; a voice crying o...
Diagramming 1 John 2.4 and Thoughts
Here is my diagram of 1 John 2.4: ὁ λέγων ὅτι ἔγνωκα αὐτόν καὶ τὰς ἐντολὰς αὐτοῦ μὴ τηρῶν ψεύστης ἐστίν καὶ ἐν τού...
Wallace on the Command to “Go” and the Great Commission
Dan Wallace has written a post on Parchment and Pen on Matthew 28.19-20, and the underlying Greek behind the command to go. Here are the two verses: “19Go therefore and make disciples of all na...
Greek II Book List
I went online to check my school’s website to see if any syllabi and/or book lists have been posted. Though none of my classes posted their syllabus yet, my Greek Syntax and Exegesis class had...
Who Grants Life in 1 John 5.16?
The wording for 1 John 5.16 is very awkward. Here it is in the Greek: “ἐάν τις ἴδῃ τὸν ἀδελφὸν αὐτοῦ ἁμαρτάνοντα ἁμαρτίαν μὴ πρὸς ...
Taking Verses out of Context
My good friend Beth (fellow Mountaineer turned Seminarian, at least, vicariously through her husband at the moment) has posted a great entry on taking verses out of context. She tells the story of be...