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  1. Richard Aberdeen

    Is There Evidence for Joseph?

    While evidence for Joseph is not as strong as for many others in the Bible, nevertheless there is some fairly good corroboration, as can be found in these videos: Evidence for Joseph - One Evidence for Joseph - Two The detail in the story of Joseph in Genesis Chapters 37-50 is in agreement...
  2. Richard Aberdeen

    Psalm 4

  3. Richard Aberdeen

    Why Do Some Bible Versions Have Italicized Words?

    In some versions of the Bible, including KJV and NKJV, certain words are in italics. Such words are not italicized for emphasis as in most English writings. Rather, these are words added for clarity and are not in the original Hebrew nor Greek. This is sometimes necessary because neither Hebrew...
  4. Richard Aberdeen

    What is the "Firmament" in Genesis?

    The word translated as "firmament" still found in many modern bibles literally means "expansion" in Hebrew Genesis 1:6. Genesis agrees in many distinct ways with modern 21st Century cosmology and, it does not claim that God creates species one at a time. Rather according to Genesis, the waters...
  5. Richard Aberdeen

    Psalm 8

  6. Richard Aberdeen

    What Does the Bible Say About Economics?

    In the Old Testament, we find people of considerable wealth, including the legendary wealth of Solomon, as well as Abraham and King David, among many others. However, in the New Testament, the new Covenant, we find discouragement of wealth accumulation; some of the earliest followers of Jesus...
  7. Richard Aberdeen

    Gonna Fly Away

  8. Richard Aberdeen

    What is the Importance of "I AM"?

    In the Old Testament, God says to Moses: "Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, I AM has sent me to you" Exodus 3:14. In the New Testament, Jesus says: "Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM" John 8:58. This is the only concept of God tracing from ancient times, that...
  9. Richard Aberdeen

    Is There Historical Evidence for Abraham?

    A city called Haran is mentioned in the travels of Abram (later named Abraham by God), a man who came from the region of Ur, a well-documented ancient Mesopotamian city. Historians have identified Haran, where Abram's father died, in modern-day Turkey; Abram later continues his journey to a land...
  10. Richard Aberdeen

    Scythians, Cretans. . .Are We Any Better?

    Paul in his letter to Titus, says the following: "One of them, a prophet of their own, said, 'Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons' Titus 1:12. Upon close examination, it seems that Paul is upset about a member of the assembly of Jesus repeating this apparently common prejudice...
  11. Richard Aberdeen

    What is a Saint?

    Almost always found in the plural as "saints" in the New Testament, the Greek word translated as "saint" in modern English Bibles, simply refers to believers in Jesus, such as "the saints" who lived at Lydda Acts 9:32. It does NOT refer to someone who is necessarily celibate or someone who is...
  12. Richard Aberdeen

    Who is Allowed to Preach?

    The word in Greek mistranslated as 'preach' means to proclaim; it does not mean to preach a sermon. The word "preach" as found in modern New Testaments should never be confused with what one commonly hears today from television evangelists and religious pulpits, much of which is the antithesis...
  13. Richard Aberdeen

    What About the Physical Jesus?

    Isaiah prophesies that Messiah would have "no form or comeliness. And when we see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him" Isaiah 53:2. Many if not most historians agree Jesus was probably dark, short, unkempt by modern standards and according to Isaiah was unattractive, having nothing...
  14. Richard Aberdeen

    What Does John 1:1 Mean?

    In the beginning was the logos, and the logos was with God, and the logos was God John 1:1, inadequately translated as "Word" in most modern bibles. While it is true that the "word of the Lord" or the word of God is an aspect (or part) of God, this by no means describes everything that God is...
  15. Richard Aberdeen

    Why do Christians Say "Gospel"?

    Greek "euangelion" means "good news" or "glad tidings". It should never be translated in any other way other than this in modern English bibles. Paul is correctly translated as saying "my good news", not my gospel, as is also Jesus himself correctly translated in Luke as to proclaim good news to...
  16. Richard Aberdeen

    ARE MODERN PREACHERS HONEST ABOUT THE NEW TESTAMENT?

    The original New Testament texts didn't contain either verses or the many often poorly divided chapters we are familiar with today; such artificial divisions can lead to significant bias, misinterpretation and confusion. Each of the various letters found in the New Testament should be understood...
  17. Richard Aberdeen

    Words and Deeds of Jesus

    Psalm 33:15 says and, as the evidence is clearly revealed throughout human history, God fashions each one of our hearts "individually". And thus, we need to learn to rely on Jesus as our teacher, rather than relying on the bias of scientists, educators, priests, preachers, self-help gurus...
  18. Sue J Love

    Whatever is Right, Whatever is Pure..

    “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me...
  19. bdavidc

    Lessons from the Tragic Death of Charlie Kirk: Why the World Hates the Truth:

    The tragic shooting of Charlie Kirk has left many asking why such evil is allowed to happen. But the truth is, this world has always hated the light. The news of Charlie Kirk’s shooting hit many of us with disbelief and grief. Whether or not you agreed with him on every issue, it is safe to say...
  20. bdavidc

    The Silent Drift: How Lies Pull People from the Truth

    Many people today think they are safe because they once prayed a prayer, attended church, or claimed to believe in Jesus. Yet the Bible warns that some will “depart from the faith” (1 Timothy 4:1). The Greek word used for “depart” is the root of our word “apostatize.” It describes someone who...

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