As he exposes and challenges what he calls the "terrible texts of the Bible", laying bare the evil done by these texts in the name of God, he also seeks to redeem these texts, hoping to recover their ultimate depth and purpose. Spong looks specifically at texts used to justify homophobia...
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This act of pure mercy and grace shows how much God values forgiveness. He takes away our sins as far as the east is from the west (Psalm 103:12), showing that there is no limit to His love and mercy towards us. The scripture inLeviticus 17:11tells us that “the life of a creatu...
30. The Scripture is sufficient to salvation.Berean Study BibleIf you forgiveThe Greek word for "forgive" here is "ἀφίημι" (aphiēmi), which means to send away, let go, or release. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to the remission of sins. This phrase...
Keep it between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won him back. 16 “But what if he won’t listen to you? Then take one or two others with you. Scripture says, ‘Every matter must be proved by the words of two or three witnesses.’ 17 But what if he also ...
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The assurance that "He is faithful and just" speaks to the character of God. The Greek word for "faithful" is "pistos," which conveys reliability and trustworthiness. God’s faithfulness is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, emphasizing His unwavering commitment to His promises. The term ...
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32For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the SovereignLord. Repentand live! Footnotes Ezekiel 18:10Orthings to a brother PLUSDo your Biblical studies anywhere! Access $3,100 worth of premium resources on the go! Upgrade toBible Gateway Plusand get the best value in ...
The scripture translator Benjamin Wilson gives the following explanation for this action in his "Emphatic Diaglott." Mr. Wilson says: "This text concerning the heavenly witness is not contained in any Greek manuscript which was written earlier than the fifteenth century. It is not cited by any ...