Recent content by Van

The NASB translates "Kaleo" G2564 into invite, invites or invited about 17 times. Matthew 22:3, 22:4, 22:8, 22:29; Luke 7:39, 14:7, 14:8, 14:9, 14:10, 14:12, 14:13, 14:16, 4:17 John 2:2; 1 Corinthians 10:27, Revelation 19:9

Another Greek word, closely related in its multiple meanings is "Kelos" G2822. This word appears in the NT about 10 times. Here is how it is used based on context: Invited: Matthew 22:14, Revelation 17:14 Designated Romans 1:1, 1 Corinthians 1:1 Set Apart Romans 1:6, 1:7, 8:28; 1...

I am unable to edit my terrible opening post, but I should because as dear Martin pointed out, it is shot through with errors. If the moderator or administrator monitoring this thread is so inclined, I would like the opening post to be replaced with the following post The Greek word...

No one suggest that the "Jewish faith" is not false. But Christ died for each and every one of them. Just as He did for those who believe in Islam, or Hinduism or the false doctrines accepted by the lost of every flavor. We, Christians, believe the Old Covenant has value, provided it is...

If we look at Romans 8:30, we see Paul using the meaning of set apart, but mistranslated as called. Only those set apart in Christ are justified! If we look at 1 Corinthians 1:9 again we find the preposition "eis" (into) thus the context indicates the meaning is transferred or set apart. We...

Another point of comparison is to note that "called)" (G2564) is used to indicate being set apart in Christ by Paul (example Romans 9:24) and Peter (example 1 Peter 2:9). Also note that the author of Hebrews uses "called" to indicate being set apart into Abraham's bosom (example Hebrews 9:15)...

Points of comparison between Colossians 1:13 and 1 Peter 2:9. For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, NASB Colossians 1:13 But you are A CHOSEN PEOPLE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR GOD’S OWN POSSESSION, so that...

Sir, we have nothing more to discuss. Christ died as a ransom for all, Jews and Gentiles. To claim otherwise, that Jews are hopelessly addicted to false doctrine is as anti-semitic as it gets. Good-bye

Sir "Truth, Justice and Mercy" are found in the Old Covenant and the New Covenant. By not being "comparable" I assume you mean the New Covenant has replaced the Old Covenant, and its only purpose is to help lead the lost to Christ. The rest of your post is utter nonsense. Mass murders do not...

Talk about a walk-back! I said name calling, like calling a biblically based translation fanciful. My examples are not "perfectly well translated by call." The use of a word that could mean, invite or proclaim or name, when the meaning is "set apart" is a mis-translation and a poor...

Thanks for the thoughtful topic. The NT certainly identifies the serpent of old as Satan, the devil. Now these may be titles, rather than a proper name, but "Satan" (Adversary) is close enough for me. In the New Testament we find "serpent," "snake," and "viper." A brood of vipers or the...

The enemies of Christ use the tools of Satan. From the Internet: " While many leftists push for socialism, globalism and so-called equity, Islamists pursue religious supremacy and sharia law. Their end goals may differ, but their common adversary—Western capitalism, individualism and the...

When we engage in the study of a parable, we typically we find a point of comparison between something we understand in our physical world, and something being illuminated in the spiritual world. However, the illumination often highlights more than one aspect of the spiritual truth. In the...

Yet another deflection post. Saved from what? How about the wrath of God! The audience is anyone who hears or reads the parable. Once saved, always saved. But as a teachable corollary, of the Parable of the Sower, can we not say that when we accept false doctrine as true, we harden...

More denial of the obvious - you did not resort to "name calling" when you said the interpretive translation of Kaleo (G25) as "set apart" was "fanciful." From an on line lexicon: "Mark 1:20; to order one to be summoned, Matthew 2:15 (see just below); before the judges, Acts 4:18; Acts 24:2...