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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.” -
Exegetical Brief: Romans 16:1,7 Phoebe, a Deacon? Junia, an Apostle?
(2014)In this exegetical brief Professor Zell examines Romans 16 and the context of the words “deacon” and “apostle.” He concludes with these words, “Whether Phoebe actually held the office of “deacon” remains uncertain. Including ... -
Exegetical Brief: Show Love to Your Neighbor
(0000)Professor Brug examines the current usages of the Bible quote, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” in the positive self-image promotions. He exegetically works through the passages and concludes, “This passage then does not ... -
Exegetical Brief: The Betrothal Explanation of Porneia in the Exception Clause
(2008)John Brug presents the case of porneia in the exception clause of Matthew 5:32 and 19:9, that it means any kind of sexual immorality, against those who would restrict its meaning to certain kinds of sexual misconduct.