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Exegetical Brief: Ephesians 5:10 and 1 Peter 1:7—“Tested and approved”
(2008)This brief was originally published in volume 105/1 (Winter 2008) of the Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly. Although δοκιμάζω is common word, its appearance in Ephesians 5:10 and 1 Peter 1:7 sometimes cause translators some ... -
Exegetical Brief: Exodus 6:2-4
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Exegetical Brief: First Thessalonians 4:4 "That each of you should learn to acquire a wife in a way that is holy and honorable."
(2007)A brief on Paul’s encouragement to the Thessalonians (and to us) to sanctified living in a Christian marriage. In the process, Professor Zell examines the issue of the translation of verse four which has been rendered in ... -
Exegetical Brief: Heaping Fiery Coals on Your Enemy’s Head (Romans 12:20)
(2010)How does Paul’s encouragement to “overcome evil with good” align with “heaping coals on someone’s head”? Professor Zell examines the evidence and the different interpretations for this passage in Romans and shows how it ... -
Exegetical Brief: Hebrews 10:14 'Tous Hagiazomenous' Justification or Sanctification?
(2006)Prof. Geiger examines the Greek of Hebrews 10:12 and whether it applies to our Justification or our Sanctification. -
Exegetical Brief: How has the Son of God been “made perfect”? (Hebrews 2:9-11; 5:9; 7:28)
(2009)In his exegetical brief, Professor Zell examines the translation “made perfect” when it is applied to Jesus in the book of Hebrews. He states that the word τελειῶσαι in these passages is best understood with the idea of ... -
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: 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 ...