Year: 2020

Thank you for the question about the 12 disciples of Jesus, “Which of the 12 disciples mentioned in the Bible understood Greek?” As one reads the Gospels and the New Testaments, there is little doubt that the 12 apostles spoke Aramaic, probably some Hebrew and Greek. As one look at their occupation before they encountered Jesus, … Read More “Which of the 12 disciples mentioned in the Bible understood Greek?” »

Thank you for the interpretative question, “Is Matthew 16:25 teaching the way to eternal life?” As one reads the larger context of Matthew 16:25, the text speaks about discipleship, not having or earning eternal life. Matthew 16 says this, “21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem … Read More “Is Matthew 16:25 teaching the way to eternal life?” »

Thank you for the interpretative question on Hebrews 2:5, “In Hebrews 2:5, what is “the world (οἰκουμένη) to come?” I want to commend you for the precise observation of the Greek word, oikoumene, which is translated in English as being world. In the Greek, the word, world, is more precise than in English. In the Greek, … Read More “In Hebrews 2:5, what is “the world (οἰκουμένη) to come”?” »

Thank you for the question on “rest” in Hebrews 4:8, “In the context of Hebrews 4:8, what is the difference between Rest in Old Testament and Rest in the New Testament?” As one reads the context of Hebrews 4:8, the text states this: “4 Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let … Read More “In the context of Hebrews 4:8, what is the difference between Rest in Old Testament and Rest in the New Testament?” »