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Was Jesus Ever Indignant?

Aug 08, 2011 by Craig Blomberg | 2 Comments

“. . . Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!" (Mark 1:41, updated NIV).   Unfortunately, many Bible readers today form opinions about the merits of various translations based on hearsay rather than firsthand examination ... [More]

Deferring to Others or Keeping Score?

Aug 01, 2011 by Craig Blomberg | 3 Comments

“. . . not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” (Phil 2:4, updated NIV). Unfortunately, many Bible readers today form opinions about the merits of various translations based on hearsay rather than firsthand examination of the text of ... [More]

Wives, Women or Deaconesses?

Jul 18, 2011 by Craig Blomberg | 8 Comments

“In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything” (1 Timothy 3:11, updated NIV).  Unfortunately, many Bible readers today form opinions about the merits of various translations based on hearsay rather than ... [More]

Victims of Adultery

Jul 07, 2011 by Craig Blomberg | 11 Comments

“But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery” (Matthew 5:32, updated NIV). Unfortunately, many Bible readers today form opinions about the merits of various ... [More]

Can Commas Be That Important?

Jun 30, 2011 by Craig Blomberg | 2 Comments

                “You suffered from your own people the same things those churches suffered from the Jews who killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets and also drove us out” (1 Thess. 2:14b-15a, updated ... [More]

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