The presence of the sun makes a difference in killing someone probably because it means that people can see in the daylight, and the Scriptures forbade a person from lying in wait to harm someone (Exodus 21:12-13), which is something the sun would probably not allow...
To download the Notes below in Word, click here. I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea; Phoebe Φοίβη Phoíbē, means radiant, only occurs here. Servant - διάκονος diákonos Does her being a servant (diakonos), mean...
To download the Notes below in Word, click here Now, we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. In the context of his previous statements, Paul is speaking of being strong in the faith regarding our...
To download the Notes below in Word, click here Now, accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions. Accept the one who is weak in faith. Don't pass judgment on those not grounded in the debatable issues, "adiaphora" -...
There were several kinds of government in the Bible. Tribal – The Patriarchs were semi-nomads. Therefore, it was a loose system of leadership with no centralized figure where elders played the collective role of authority. But, the father was the head of his immediate...
Romans 12:1-2, Our dedicated service to God Romans 12:3-8, Many members of the Body, different functions Romans 12:9-13, Love and service Romans 12:14-21, Be at peace with all people Download the Microsoft Word file, here. Therefore I urge you, brethren, by...
Romans 11:1-6, Israel is not rejected by God. Romans 11:7-10, Israel failed and was hardened Romans 11:11-16, Israel’s failure is the Gentiles’ salvation Romans 11:17-24, Israel is the natural branch Romans 11:25-32, Israel has a partial hardening upon them Romans...
In Romans 10, Paul continues his admonition to the Jews that salvation is not by the Law but by Christ. Furthermore, he emphasizes the need to preach the gospel. And he states that the Jews have already heard via the Old Testament revelation that God will reach out to...
Romans Chapter 9 is one of the most controversial chapters in the entire Bible. Different commentators have different interpretations. They answer based on their assumptions about the nature and character of God. Does God ordain the damnation of people as well as...
Many different Bibles have been developed over the years. CARM's standard Bible is the NASB95: New American Standard Bible 1995, due to its literalness to the original languages. In writing articles, sometimes the authors will use different versions to emphasize a...