Category Archives: Intrinsic Criteria

149 Sodom and Gomorrah left out of Mark 6:11?

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

A careful study of the synoptic gospels clearly reveals that Matthew and Luke made use of Mark when they compiled their gospels. Therefore the three gospels correspond nearly word for word in a huge amount of material. But Matthew and … Continue reading →

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148 Teacher to the Gentiles? 2 Timothy 1:11

Posted on June 16, 2017 by

It was customary for a writer to introduce himself to his addressee. Paul introduced himself in 2 Timothy 1:1. But when Paul comes to the essence of this letter, he emphasizes his position of authority with which he comes to … Continue reading →

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145 Dead or Useless, James 2;20

Posted on January 18, 2017 by

If our faith is not confirmed by our deeds, does that mean our faith is dead, leaving us lost? Or that our faith is useless, of no value to the congregation? Does this statement reflect on the salvation of the … Continue reading →

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143. Because I go to the Father. John 16:16

Posted on August 18, 2016 by

The final clause of John 16:16 found in the King James Version of the Bible, is lacking from most modern versions of the Bible. Words printed in bold: “A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a … Continue reading →

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140 Signs of the Beginning of Sorrows Mark 13:8

Posted on June 3, 2016 by

Can you believe that on the last word of a sentence there could be no less than nine variations? That is the situation with Mark 13:8! How would one discern which could represent the original? Only one can be in … Continue reading →

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138 “Son of God” or “Son of man”? John 9:35

Posted on May 4, 2016 by

How did Jesus refer to Himself? As “Son of God” or as “Son of man”? Jesus healed a man who had been born blind. This man was then banned from the temple by the Pharisees. When Jesus later met this … Continue reading →

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136 Son or Donkey or Sheep in the well, Luke 14:5

Posted on April 10, 2016 by

Luke tells us of Jesus’ healing of the man who suffered of unusual swelling of the body due to water retention, also known as dropsy. This happened on a Sabbath day. Jesus defended Himself by asking the Pharisees who of … Continue reading →

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