Monthly Archives: August 2010

The Electric Bible

Posted on August 28, 2010 by John J

An appendix on a previous post regarding Bible versions. Earlier this summer I was searching on-line for the Keil & Delitzsch commentaries of the Old Testament. I knew I had my books boxed up in the rafters over the garage … Continue reading →

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Righteous Lot?

Posted on August 28, 2010 by John J

[I wrote an update article to the Righteous Lot story here on July 3, 2021.] I wrote earlier about man’s perspective of sin. I want to return briefly to that in light of Abraham’s nephew Lot and his move to … Continue reading →

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Translation

Posted on August 26, 2010 by John J

Since this blog is about the Word I might as well broach the topic of Bible translations. I believe that the Scriptures are the inerrant Word of God as originally penned by the inspired writers. Throughout history few Christians have … Continue reading →

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Reading and Rereading

Posted on August 24, 2010 by John J

I’m reading more these days than I have in recent past. When Googling “John Calvin” last week I discovered a blog called “Coffee With Calvin,” by a guy who is reading through Calvin’s “Institutes of the Christian Religion” in one … Continue reading →

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Proper Perspective of Sin

Posted on August 21, 2010 by John J

Pride can be a good thing. With it you perform your best, not wanting inferior work to make you look bad on a job, in sports, in the arts. However it can be easily prostituted. We think more highly of … Continue reading →

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