Monthly Archives: August 2012

60 The Angel at Bethesda, John 5:4

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

The Angel at Bethesda, John 5:4 The challenge before us is to discern whether the explanation of the Angel coming down to stir the water at the bath of Bethesda had originally been written by John, or whether someone else … Continue reading →

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59. Colossians 1:2 Paul’s habit of greeting.

Posted on August 21, 2012 by

Paul’s habit of greeting. Colossians 1:2 Everybody has some habits or traits unique to himself. It could be the way we greet one another. One would say “Hello”, another “Hi!”, or “Good day.” When we answer the phone, often only … Continue reading →

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58 The Last Supper, Luke 22:17-22

Posted on August 21, 2012 by

The Last Supper Though there are no major differences between the King James Version and the New International Version, I decided to look at the interesting versions of Luke 22 verses 17-20 found the different manuscripts. This is caused by … Continue reading →

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57. How did Mark end his Gospel? (Mk.16:9-20)

Posted on August 21, 2012 by

57. How did Mark end his Gospel? (Mk.16:9-20) Many years ago an acquaintance bought a very old photographic business and acquired with it a collection of old sepia negatives on glass. One of these attracted his attention. Not only was … Continue reading →

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56. Robes wash or Commandments do? Rev.22:14.

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

55. Robes wash or Commandments do? Rev.22:14. What is the prerequisite in Rev.22:14? Is it: “they that do his commandments, …” or: “who wash their robes, …”? The relation between grace and merit is one of the main differences between … Continue reading →

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55 Open or closed Canon.

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

55 Open or closed Canon. The concept of the canon time and again comes to the fore in the evaluation of the variations in the manuscripts. Therefore I handle a few questions that came up recently. Under “canon” I understand … Continue reading →

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54. The woman caught in Adultery. (John 7:53-8:11)

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

54. The woman caught in Adultery. (John 7:53-8:11) Most modern versions of the New Testament have a note like that of the NIV at this specific piece of Scripture: “The earliest manuscripts and many other ancient witnesses do not have … Continue reading →

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