A message to the true disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace....
A message to Christianity’s hireling shepherds who lord it over sectarian congregations. To you who are zealous for the Lord Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. You have been led astray! In your zeal for Christ, you have fallen into the trap of sectarian doctrines and dogma instead of pursuing the love of God. Like the...
The term ‘golden calves’ refers to the man-made ‘Traditions’ of Christianity that take precedence over the commandments of God; a reference to Aaron’s golden calf (Exodus 32) and Jeroboam’s golden calves (1 Kings 12:28). The term also provides a useful contrast to the equally-oppressive, idolatrous, ‘holy cows’ of the Vedic religions. Christianity’s professional priesthood have...
There are seven Hebrew words that are translated as ‘fear’ in most English Bibles. Mora (H4172) Yare (H3372 & H3373) Yirah (H3374) Pachad H6343) Eymah (H367) Deagah (H1674) While distinctions between the words are not always cut and dried, a prayerful evaluation of the context can deliver some inspiring insights. Let us look at two...
Note: I am doing this series of ‘Horrible Translations’ in the hope that they will inspire you to be a diligent student of the Bible; to do your own research and discover the joy of gaining new insights as the Holy Spirit guides you into all truth. Here is one of the most confusing, destructive...
This is the first blog in the ‘Horrible Translation’ series in which we will explore confusing and confounding translations as well as downright horrible ones. Do you love me? In John 21:15-17 we find a rather confusing exchange between Jesus and Peter. Here is the encounter from the ESV translation which is typical of most,...
The Bible is unique. It is also an important book, having been used by powerful people to shape much of human history, albeit not always in the best interests of humanity. It is also important to the disciple of Jesus Christ, serving as the plumbline by which every disciple measures their progress to spiritual maturity....
In Genesis 49 Jacob blesses his twelve sons and, although some of his blessing appear more like curses, our focus for this puzzle will be on Judah’s blessing; a prophetic blessing. Judah’s Blessing in Genesis 49:8-12. Judah, your brothers will praise you; your hand will be on the neck of your enemies; your father's sons...
Here is a story with a hidden plot that gives the whole story a ‘ring of truth’ about it. I hope you enjoy puzzles because all I am going to give you are a few clues and a challenge to find the answer for yourself. On the surface we have the story of a palace...
This puzzle is almost too easy! On one level we are led to believe that Hezekiah is crying because he is about to die. But, when we follow the clues and dig a little deeper, we discover something more serious than his own life is at stake. In 2 Kings 20 we find Hezekiah stricken...