Romans 5:12 Most English translations of this verse likely contain an error based on the translators selecting the wrong family of Greek manuscripts. The correct translation should be: “Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, also thus it began to spread to all men on the [...]
DEATH AND THE SONS OF GOD INTRODUCTION Keeping in mind that biblical ‘death’ probably means separation or severance rather than annihilation, and is sometimes couched in terms of ‘crucifixion’ or ‘breathing one’s last breath,’ at least 13 distinct uses of ‘death’ have found their way into the New Testament: 1. Spiritual death (Eph. 2:1) 2. [...]
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16 A budding Biblicist caught sight of some bumper-sticker theology: “God loves the whole world . . . no exceptions!” The sentiments of this declaration about God and [...]
THE RAPTURE/TRIBULATION GENERATION INTRODUCTION The immediate response to any comment about the rapture of the church is likely to be, “the Bible says you can’t know the date that the rapture will happen.” Some have gone even further, stating that the Bible actually prohibits setting the date of the rapture. (e.g., Ice, Thomas. “Why The [...]