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
Category: Faith and Christianity
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
Looking into John Owen’s work….
Yesterday I was intrigued by a couple of talks I heard on John Owens. Owens is one of writers that my friend Paul wanted us to read but we never go to with him before he past on to the Lord. Here is a link to the two sermons, and for a donation, you can… Continue reading Looking into John Owen’s work….
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?