Category Archives: Bible

The Different Forms of “Idios” in John 1:11

Posted on June 20, 2017 by jamesbradfordpate

At church last Sunday, I learned something about the Greek of John 1:11.  Some of my readers may already know what I am about to share, but it was new to me, since I have not read the Gospel of … Continue reading →

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Why Did Jesus Tell Mary, “Mine Hour Is Not Yet Come” (John 2:4)?

Posted on May 30, 2017 by jamesbradfordpate

In John 2:1-11, Jesus and his disciples are at a wedding, and the wedding feast runs out of wine.  Jesus’ mother Mary tells Jesus about the problem, and Jesus replies, “Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour … Continue reading →

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Vridar: Why did Luke trace Jesus’ genealogy through David’s son Nathan and not Solomon? (Part I)

Posted on May 22, 2017 by jamesbradfordpate

http://vridar.org/2017/05/21/why-did-luke-trace-jesus-genealogy-through-davids-son-nathan-and-not-solomon/

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Book Write-Up: The Meaning of the Pentateuch, by John H. Sailhamer

Posted on May 10, 2017 by jamesbradfordpate

John H. Sailhamer.  The Meaning of the Pentateuch: Revelation, Composition and Interpretation.  IVP Academic, 2009.  See here to purchase the book. The late John Sailhamer taught Old Testament at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Brea, California. In the Meaning … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: Christ among Other Gods, by Erwin Lutzer

Posted on April 18, 2017 by jamesbradfordpate

Erwin Lutzer.  Christ among Other Gods: A Defense of Christ in an Age of Tolerance.  Moody: 1994, 2016.  See here to buy the book. Erwin Lutzer is senior pastor as Chicago’s Moody Church and a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary … Continue reading →

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Church Write-Up: Praying Anywhere, Romans 5:6

Posted on April 7, 2017 by jamesbradfordpate

At church last Sunday, the pastor was continuing his series on prayer.  He said that people do not need to kneel and close their eyes when they pray, for they can pray anywhere, even while they are driving their car.  … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up (Loosely-Speaking): The Teaching of the Buddha

Posted on April 7, 2017 by jamesbradfordpate

Teaching of the Buddha.  Tokyo: Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai, 1966, 1991.  Printed by Toppan Printing Co. I got this book at the Goodwill.  It contains Buddhist sayings from various Buddhist writings. I have long known about Buddhism.  I may have first … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: Hope for the Same-Sex Attracted, by Ron Citlau

Posted on April 6, 2017 by jamesbradfordpate

Ron Citlau.  Hope for the Same-Sex Attracted: Biblical Direction for Friends, Family Members, and Those Struggling with Homosexuality.  Bethany House, 2017.  See here to buy the book. Ron Citlau is a pastor.  He himself has struggled with same-sex attraction, and … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: Salvation by Allegiance Alone

Posted on April 4, 2017 by jamesbradfordpate

Matthew W. Bates.  Salvation by Allegiance Alone: Rethinking Faith, Works, and the Gospel of Jesus the King.  Baker Academic, 2017.  See here to purchase the book. Matthew W. Bates has a doctorate from the University of Notre Dame and teaches … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: Achaia, by Ronald Beckham

Posted on March 27, 2017 by jamesbradfordpate

Ronald Beckham.  Achaia: The Days of Noah.  WestBow Press, 2016.  See here to buy the book. Achaia is largely set in antediluvian times, but it ends with the Flood.  Ronald Beckham depicts the antediluvian period as one of technological advancement.  … Continue reading →

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