Tag: Bible
Biblical Principle #111: The Septuagint is the Most Reliable Old Testament
Biblical Principles List Principle The Septuagint is the most reliable Old Testament source that we possess. Explanation We previously established that: In the previous principle, we looked at differences between the Hebrew Masoretic Text and the Greek Septuagint Old Testament sources. This principle succinctly states the three reasons why the Septuagint (LXX) is, by far,…
Biblical Principle #110: Translation Accuracy Matters
Biblical Principles List Principle The accuracy of a Bible translation is important. Explanation We previously established that there are multiple text families of the writings in the Bible and that there are differences between various copies of the Scriptures. GOD told Moses: 1 “Every commandment I command you today you must be careful to do,…
Biblical Principle #109: There are Multiple Biblical Text Families
Biblical Principles List Principle There are multiple text families of the Bible’s writings. Explanation Origin of the Hebrew Scriptures We previously established that the Bible is a compilation of numerous writings which were written over the span of about 1,500 years and that these writings were spread and preserved through scribes making copies. The ancient…
Biblical Principle #108: The Biblical Writings were Copied by Scribes
Biblical Principles List Principle The biblical writings were copied by scribes. Explanation We previously established that the Bible is a compilation of numerous writings which were written over the span of about 1,500 years. The biblical writings were penned by descendants of Abraham, to whom GOD promised blessings for Abraham’s obedience. The Bible tells the…
Shocking Biblical Truths (That You Won’t Hear from Your Pastor)
There are lots of truths in the Bible that are overlooked or misunderstood. While I don’t pretend to have all the answers, I have learned enough to realize that there is a gigantic need to share and teach the truths in this article because I don’t see them being taught elsewhere. In fact, I am…
Biblical Principle #84: A Shadow Points Toward a Substance
Biblical Principles List Principle In the Bible, a shadow points towards a future substance. Explanation When GOD tested Abraham by telling him to sacrifice Isaac, there was a deeper significance than simply what was happening in those moments. As we previously established, GOD sent Abraham to a specific location—Mount Moriah—which was later the site of…
Biblical Principle #70: The Bible Story is About the Fulfillment of Abraham’s Promises
Biblical Principles List Principle The focus of the entire Bible story is how God fulfilled His promises to Abraham (and his descendants). Explanation We previously established that GOD made Abraham a series of promises as a reward for Abraham’s faith. However, Abraham and all the faithful in Scripture lived their life without receiving the promises.…
Biblical Principle #69: God Made Promises to Abraham (and His Descendants)
Biblical Principles List Principle God made special promises to Abraham and Abraham’s descendants. Explanation When GOD called Abraham to leave his homeland to go to Canaan, GOD made Abraham special promises—promises that also applied to Abraham’s descendants. At first, the promises were broad and general. 1 Now the Lord said to Abram, “Get out of…
Biblical Principle #66: The Bible Was Written During the Second World
Biblical Principles List Principle The Bible was written during the existence of the second world. Explanation We previously established that, at Babel, when GOD scattered the nations, He assigned angels over them, except for Israel, whom GOD kept for Himself. 7 “Remember the days of old,Consider the years of many generations.Ask your father, and he will…
