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Exegetical Brief: Is Abba "Daddy"?
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Exegetical Brief: Is Matthew 24:29-31 Interpreted Figuratively or Literally?
(2009)Although figurative language abounds in Matthew, Professor Zell contends in this exegetical brief that Jesus’ words in Matthew 24:29-31 are to be taken literally, much to the joy and edification of those who are watching ... -
Exegetical Brief: Is Matthew 24:29-31 Interpreted Figuratively or Literally?
(2009)Although figurative language abounds in Matthew, Professor Zell contends in this exegetical brief that Jesus’ words in Matthew 24:29-31 are to be taken literally, much to the joy and edification of those who are watching ... -
Exegetical Brief: John 19:39—A Mixture of Myrrh and Aloes
(2007)Professor Brug examines the terminology used to describe the mixture brought by Nicodemas in John 19:39, as well as the vessel in which it was carried. -
Exegetical Brief: Luke 15:7 - Who Are the Ninety-Nine?
(0000)Why did Jesus finish his parable about finding the lost sheep with his words about the ninety-nine? Who are the ninety-nine? Was Jesus describing the Pharisees as he closed out the parable of the lost sheep? Was he speaking ... -
Exegetical Brief: Luke 18:7 God's "Patience" with Our Prayers
(2013)In this exegetical brief Professor Leyrer considers Luke 18:7 and the challenging phrase καὶ μακροθυμεῖ ἐπ’ αὐτοῖς, which the NIV translates as “will he keep putting them off?” -
Exegetical Brief: Man or Servant in 2 Timothy 3:17?
(2014)Professor Sorum examines the use of the phrase ὁ τοῦ θεοῦ ἄνθρωπος in 2 Timothy and draws out many rich truths. The Greek phrase ὁ τοῦ θεοῦ ἄνθρωπος is especially rich and precious in 2 Timothy 3:17. With it Paul powerfully ... -
Exegetical Brief: Matthew 10:23—Which Coming of the Son of Man?
(0000)What coming was Jesus referring to when he said, “Truly I tell you, you will not finish going through the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes”? In this exegetical brief, Professor Zell narrows the answer down to ... -
Exegetical Brief: Matthew 11:12 Heaven's Forceful Kingdom and Earth's Violent Men
(2013)Professor Sorum takes a closer look at the exegetical difficulties in Matthew 11:12 and especially focuses in on (biazetai) and (harpazousin). He then presents the the three main translational options and closes with these ... -
Exegetical Brief: Matthew 16:18 - "The gates of Hades will not withstand her"
(2011)This exegetical brief conducts a quick overview of the Greek and Hebrew words for “Hades,” and considers how Christians, through Christ, are able to storm her gates. -
Exegetical Brief: Philippians 4:13 - "As to every circumstance I am strong"
(2011)This exegetical brief conducts a quick overview of the common translation (and subsequent misunderstanding) of Philippians 4:13, “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”