the law, and divine intervention in the eschaton was seen as the only cure. While Paul's use of the term "works" exhibits a wide range of meaning from good to bad (see the double use inEph 2:8-10), the significant phrase "the works of the law" often stands in explicit contrast ...
I learned in a Bible teaching church the “20-20 Rule” — read 20 verses ahead and behind to get the true meaning of a verse, especially when someone proof-texts. Reply Jeremy Myers says January 31, 2014 at 9:48 pm Yes, yes, yes! So true. That is one good warning flag of a ...
Legalism is a philosophy that focuses on the need for law. It also has a religious meaning that focuses on moral code rather than faith. Legalism can be traced to ancient Chines philosophy. Legalism was developed in the 4th century BC by Hsun Tzu, a Confucian philosopher. ...
Thayer says, “In the Bible, a man learned in the Mosaic law and in the sacred writings, an interpreter, teacher. The scribes explained the meaning of the sacred oracles; examined the more difficult and subtle questions of the law; added to the Mosaic Law decisions of various kinds thought...