trying to get back to my routine..... I did make a comment on a recent blogger post. What exactly is salvation? Posted on April 7, 2019 by Mike Ratliff My comment...... Always look forward to your insightful detail reflection. True statement: “To hear the “gospel” preached in many churches today, without knowing what we have looked… Continue reading Travels and Distractions
Category: Bible reading plan
2 Corinthians 2 – Corrupting the Word of God
2 Corinthians 2:17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. From the text it seems this existed from the times of the apostles, not just in our day. Perhaps it is easier to do… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 2 – Corrupting the Word of God
2 Corinthians 1 – Paul’s reference to the Trinity
I know he doesn't actually use the word but as you read this text, right here in Chapter 1 note the references to God the Father, Jesus Christ the son and to the Holy Spirit our comforter. One of the directions my current thinking is taking is perhaps described by reflections on the echo's of… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 1 – Paul’s reference to the Trinity
1 Corinthians 16 – Harsh Words?
Paul ends this letter with what appears to be a few harsh words. Let's look at how Old John Gill interprets them... 1 Corinthians 16:22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. let him be anathema. The word anathema, answers to the Hebrew חרם, and is rendered by it… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 16 – Harsh Words?