Romans chapters 9, 10, and 11 have many interpretations. This is my translation and notes of Romans 9:1-5. You may disagree. That is OK. But read and study these verses for yourself. Romans Chapter 9:1-5 Paul’s Desire For All Israel To Be Saved 1 I tell the truth in Christ. I do not lie. My conscience is also giving witness in the Holy Spirit, [Chapters 9, 10, and 11 are a parenthesis explaining the purpose…
One of the most important passages in the New Testament is the summary of the Gospel and Resurrection found in 1 Corinthians 15. Here is my translation and notes on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Resurrection—Importance of Jesus’s Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15: 1 Moreover, brothers, I am going to make the Good News known to youp which I preached to youp, youp received, and in which youp continue. [“I am going to make…known” is literally, “I make…
This passage is the prelude to the next two chapters in Matthew. It is a warning to the nation of Israel. Matthew 23:37-39 is the sorrow of Messiah (Yeshua) because He came to deliver but had been rejected. Matthew 24-25 speaks of the Tribulation. This Tribulation is for Israel in the Last Days. Those who live at that time will understand perfectly. Jesus is Prophet, Priest, and King. He prophesies the times of hardship for…
What is eating his flesh and drinking his blood mean? A somewhat difficult passage that has caused many questions and misunderstandings. These are my annotated notes, translation, and my understanding of this passage. It is about 5 pages long. Jesus Is the Bread of Life 25 When they found Jesus on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did yous come here?” 26 Jesus answered and said to them, “Very…
Brief notes on my translation of John 3:15-17 15 “So that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, so that anyone believing in him should not perish but have everlasting life. [Most translations translate “only begotten” as “one and only,” “only,” “uniquely-begotten,” or “unique.” The Greek word for “only” is μόνον mónon (G3440, G3441) which means alone,…
Brief notes on my translation of Romans 14:10-12 Regarding Judgment 10 So why do yous judge yours brother, or why do yous despise yours brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. [This is the Bema Seat of Jesus Christ. All believers from Pentecost in Jerusalem to the Rapture will be at this judgment. It is not to judge if we are believers regarding salvation. It is for rewards for being faithful or…
E6 Omnipresence F1 This is related to His trait of infinite. There is no place in the universe or outside it that He is not there. He knows our hearts and minds perfectly; we cannot hide. He knows every situation. He always knows where we are. Truly, He is the perfect leader, savior, comforter, source of all wisdom, knowledge, love, and assurance. F2 Psalms 139:7-13 GW Where can I go to get away from your…
E4 Omni-communicator F1 The omni- expresses the idea of all (Latin) and communicate comes from the Latin word G1 communicatus which is the past participle of communicare to impart, make common, equivalent to commun(is) common + icare v. suffix. (Source) G2 communico which is share and impart. (Source) F2 The idea is that God has the attribute of being able to communicate perfectly whether prose, poetry, riddles, etc. F3 It also includes the idea of…
Incommunicable Traits D2 Incommunicable Traits These are those only God has. E1 Eternality F1 Defined: having no beginning and no ending. God was never created, nor can never die. There is only one being with this attribute—Yahweh. F2 Verses (also see here or here scroll down) G1 Genesis 21:33 LEB And he planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called on the name of Yahweh, the everlasting God. G2 Isaiah 40:28 BSB Do…
E21 Reason F1 Defined G1 The capacity for logical, rational, and analytic thought; intelligence. (Source) G2 A legal definition: REASON. By reason is usually understood that power by which we distinguish truth from falsehood, and right from wrong; and by which we are enabled to combine means for the attainment of particular ends. 2. A man deprived of reason is not criminally responsible for his acts, nor can he enter into any contract. 3. Reason…