Question 1- We can deduce from all the exhortations in 1Timothy that “Paul” is writing to men for men. “Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.” (1 Tim 4:16) Since he has already established that women are not permitted to teach… Continue reading →
At the beginning of 2:1 Luke brings from the Old Testament a familiar reference to the Tower of Babel, this time in reverse. Instead of language being a barrier as in the OT, the disciples are filled with the Holy Spirit and begin to speak in many tongues. This is appealing to the diverse crowd… Continue reading →
In Matthews account 16:13-20 of Jesus questioning the disciples on his nature, three lines are added from Mark’s account including a foretelling of the future, and emphasizing a) That Jesus is the Messiah son of God and b) That his disciples are not aware of this in “flesh and blood” but have acknowledged it. The… Continue reading →
