God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. (Gen. 1.4 NIV) The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (Jn. 1.5 NIV) Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. (Mt. 6.10 NIV) I would not have known what sin was had it not been for the law. … Continue reading An Organic Biblical Theodicy
So that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah the son of Barachiah, whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar (ESV) Many commentators have been puzzled to whom this refers. Three possibilities exist, all having some merit, in my view: Zechariah the Priest/Prophet of the O.T. eponymous book: In … Continue reading Zechariah Son of Barachiah-Mt. 23.35
Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent (John 17.3 NIV) In 1Jn. 2.20 the Spirit of God is spoken of an anointing on the Christian resulting in them knowing the Lord: And you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know (Him) [my translation]. Additionally, verse 27 of … Continue reading Knowing God Designates Those Possessing Eternal Life
