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Jun 27
DID THE APOSTLES KNOW? (2)
It was early the first day of the week, in fact, it was just beginning to dawn toward the first day of the week, when women started their journey toward the sepulcher where the body of Jesus at been placed. As they neared the sepulcher it was at the rising of the sun. They talked …
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Jun 20
DID THE APOSTLES KNOW? (1)
Jesus of Nazareth stood before Pilate and heard him say: “I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it” (Matt. 27:24). “Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. And they stripped him, and put on him …
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Jun 13
“THE BOOK” (1)
Solomon wrote: “And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh” (Ecc. 12:12). There is more here than first meets the eye in Solomon’s words, but, our attention will be directed to the words, “of making many books there …
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Jun 06
WHAT ABOUT THOSE PRONOUNS? (7)
It may be the case that you never gave much thought to the importance of pronouns and the stories they have to tell, but they can change the meaning of a text when understood. When a text has two pronouns: 1) “us” and 2) “ye;” it should be clear that two groups are being addressed. …
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May 30
WHAT ABOUT THOSE PRONOUNS? (6)
In this article about pronouns, attention is called to the words of the apostle Peter. However, before looking his at words, here is a question: “How many times have you read a passage and not noticed that the writer changes pronouns?” More than likely you do not know, having not noticed the change. Just a …
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May 23
WHAT ABOUT THOSE PRONOUNS? (5)
In an earlier article under this heading, it was pointed out that even when something is said to one group, in the context, it may have application to a larger group of people. In this article we will look at this once more. Attention is called to Jesus’ words: “A new commandment I give unto …
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May 16
WHAT ABOUT THOSE PRONOUNS? (4)
As we read pronouns in the New Testament, we must keep in mind, each one was chosen by the Holy Spirit; therefore, each has its own story to tell in the context it appears. If we just read over these little, often two-letter pronouns, we are going to miss something the Holy Spirit has put …
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May 09
WHAT ABOUT THOSE PRONOUNS? (3)
Understanding the use of pronouns may become more difficult when, in the context, words appear which are amenable to those being personally spoken to, but also are amenable to all. In the last article, we studied John chapters fourteen through sixteen, and the subject was the “Comforter.” The text was: “But the Comforter, which is …
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May 02
WHAT ABOUT THOSE PRONOUNS? (2)
Pronouns are most important in any study of the New Testament, as they have a story to tell. As a matter of fact, you cannot understand the teaching of Christ without paying attention to the speaker’s, or the writer’s use of pronouns. Any number of false teachings have been arrived at simply because someone did …
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Apr 24
WELCOME TO THE 26TH ANNUAL OKLAHOMA CITY LECTURES
This year’s lectureship theme, “Out of Darkness into Light – Out of Atheism into Christianity,” is truly a great one! A few words about the theme are in order to help with our understanding. To readers of the New Testament the words “darkness” and “light” are common words and it is understood they are used …
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