Is Jesus’ Return Soon or Swift?

Many English bibles have problamatic renderings of the Greek word tachu in the Apocalypse of John (the book of Revelation). While I don’t know when Jesus is returning, I believe He didn’t say “soon” in 2.16, 3.11, 11.14, 22.7, 12, 20 of Revelation. The word tachu, in virtually every other instance in the N.T. (12 occurrences) is usually, (in the English), correctly translated: “quickly.” Before … Continue reading Is Jesus’ Return Soon or Swift?

A “Gift” Implies Newness and Discovery

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen (1Pe. 4.10-11 ESV). The New … Continue reading A “Gift” Implies Newness and Discovery