The following post is intended to highlight Paul’s usage of the Greek conjunction ‘γάρ’ commonly translated as ‘for’ in Romans 1. The Greek word ‘γάρ’ has transliteration ‘gar’ and it can be rendered as ‘because’, [ Read More … ]
The Hebrew verb חֶ֫סֶד (Translit. Hesed/Chesed/Heced) is rendered ‘steadfast love’ in the ESV. Together with his faithfulness, God’s steadfast love is probably the most celebrated of God’s characteristics in the Old Testament. First and foremost [ Read More … ]
Can people keep the law? What does it mean to keep the law? Does the bible ever say people keep the law? ‘“Keep the faith” is an expression that has become famous in the English [ Read More … ]
Do you think God gives rewards? Are there rewards for God’s people now or in the future? What does Jesus say about rewards? What about Paul? “Reward is the recompense for good or evil; most [ Read More … ]
Repentance is about avoiding God’s coming wrath for sin and wrongdoing. It assumes God judges all people by the way they live and rewards or punishes accordingly. Repentance involves recognising a lifestyle and/or behaviour that [ Read More … ]