Author Archives: Tim

Instrumental Music

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Tim

Some churches teach that the musical instrument was never used during the early years of the church. They use two scriptures that they believe promote this idea. The Greek text is very important in this matter. You can look up … Continue reading →

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Adoption of Sons

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Tim

The English word Adoption is found five times in the New Testament in Romans 8:15, 8:23, 9:4, Galatians 4:5 and Ephesians 1:5. However the Greek word for adoption is not in the New Testament. What is found is a word … Continue reading →

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Separated Only (as in still married)

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Tim

In Matthew 19:9 and Mark 10:11-12 replace the word divorce with “separated” or “separates from” (as in still married) for the correct meaning from the Greek text. Mark 10:11-12 “He said to them, “Whoever separates from his wife, and marries … Continue reading →

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First of Sabbaths

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Tim

The phrase “First Day of the Week” should not be found in new testament. It is not in the Greek. In the Greek text what is found is “mia ton Sabbaton”, “First of Sabbaths”. Here is Matthew 28:1 with Strong’s … Continue reading →

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No Dualism

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Tim

Christianity is not dualistic. It’s not faith vs works An active faith leads one to do good works. It’s not Law vs grace, but law with grace as grace can not exist with out Law. It’s not flesh vs spirit. … Continue reading →

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New and Old Covenants Together.

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Tim

Hebrews 7:19 “(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.” The Greek word translated “bringing in” means superintroduction. In the Greek it is a combination of the … Continue reading →

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What is the New Covenant?

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Tim

Most do not think about what is the New Covenant. What are its terms? “This is the covenant that I will make with them: ‘After those days,’ says the Lord, ‘I will put my laws on their heart, I will … Continue reading →

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The English Translation is Not Always Reliable

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Tim

Look to the Greek and Hebrew text for the exact meaning of scripture. Some interesting truth is found in the Greek root words. The English in some places does not represent a reliable translation. In a few places the English … Continue reading →

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The Prodigal Son

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Tim

The parables are not just nice stories to teach a moral lesson. The Prodigal Son represents the ten tribed house of Israel, the other son is the house of Judah. Obviously the Father is Yahweh God. They were brought back … Continue reading →

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Romans 14:14 and Unclean

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Tim

In the Greek, Romans 14:14 does not have the word unclean. Here is how the Greek reads. Romans 14:14 “I know, and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is common of itself; except that to him who considers … Continue reading →

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