Jesus Hates Death (John 11:38)
Jesus is angry at death, so much so that he launched a war on it and defeated it on the cross. We see this in John 11:38, particularly in the words “deeply moved” or embrimaomai in the Greek.
17 Apr 201913min
Christianity Is Here to Stay (Acts 5:38-39)
Over the years, people like Voltaire have said that Christianity will eventually fade out. But nuances in the Greek in Acts 5:38-39 tell us differently. The use of a 3rd class condition (ean) and a fi...
10 Apr 201913min
God Wants No Rival (James 4:4)
Either we bond with the pop culture or we bond with God’s ways, but it can’t be both. This is found in the word play of James 4:4, especially the Greek word philia.
3 Apr 201914min
Satan Is Defeated (Revelation 12:9)
Satan is a defeated enemy and God’s Word emphasizes this to us in an interesting way. In Revelation 12:9, John puts the word “cast down” (eblethe) before and after the various titles of Satan. This in...
27 Mars 201915min
Punishment Fit For the Crime (Revelation 11:18)
God’s wrath isn’t irrational and out of control. Rather, it is a response toward those who refuse to discontinue their rebellion toward him and his ways. We see this from Revelation 11:18, where John ...
20 Mars 201914min
In the Spirit, Anywhere (Revelation 1:9-10)
You can be “in the Spirit” even while you are going through the most difficult circumstances of life. God’s Word emphasizes this to us in Revelation 1:9-10 using two identical Greek constructions plac...
13 Mars 201915min
God Defends Life (1 Corinthians 15:8)
We’re living in a time where abortion is an acceptable part of many cultures. But it’s never been part of God’s culture. God doesn’t throw away life; he gives life. We see this in 1 Corinthians 15:8 f...
6 Mars 201916min
Your Heart Needs a Checkup (Hebrews 3:12)
Hebrews 3:12 says “Take care." This is the Greek word “blepete" and suggests that our heart needs a constant check up to maintain faith in God's Word.
27 Feb 201915min
