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If we compare Luke 18:13 and Hebrews 2:17, both using "Hilaskomal" (G2433) as a verb, we see both could be translated as "provide reconciliation." If we compare Romans 3:25 and Hebrews 9:5, both using "Hilasterion" (G2435) as a noun, we see both could be translated as the "place of...

Before we even think about studying hilasterion and the related words hilaskomai and hilasmos, we must address the three cornerstone words of salvation - propitiation, the means of reconciliation, redemption, the act of spiritual transfer into Christ and reconciliation, the result of...

Nice post! In a similar vein, we had a young man who thought he should go to seminary and become "qualified" to lead others within the body of Christ. I did not consider myself "qualified" to attempt an intervention, where I would suggest he pursue another way to serve Christ. So he went to...

The topic of extra-terrestrial life might make a worthwhile bible study. 1) Does the bible say humans are the only life form made in the image of God? If we believe other life forms exist somewhere in the universe of God's creation that are also made in the image of God, are we trading our...

Everyone who professes to share the gospel of Christ must present this two step redemption plan. First, Christ provides the means of reconciliation by sacrificing His physical life. Second, individual lost people "receive" the reconciliation when God credits their faith as righteousness and...

Luke 15:17 NASB “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired laborers have more than enough bread, but I am dying here from hunger! The phrase, came to himself, sometimes translated as "came to his senses," refers to becoming self aware of our condition or status...

Here we have a typical claim, the Lord has laid on Him, Jesus, the iniquity of us all. Does the fact Jesus bore the sins of everyone saved address whether or not Jesus died for all humanity, both those to be saved and those never to be saved? Nope - So the effort is just a word salad...

Thanks for standing up for the truth, at least our view of the truth on this topic!

LOL, my post was characterized as "outlandish" and my question evaded but not answered.

Here is a typical defense of PSA! The question was: "was Christ the substitute for the sin of the world, all humanity, or just for the supposedly previously chosen elect.?" Was the question answered? Nope. Christ teaches our communications are to be plain, clear and bold. He certainly does...