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PHall | October 15, 2009
Question – In understanding omniscience, an interesting question is, “Is Some Knowledge Only Obtained Empirically?” Is it possible the Father “cannot sympathize with our weaknesses” (Hebrews 4:15)? Jesus can because he experienced humanity and was “tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin” (Hebrews 4:15). Apparently there is a difference in knowledge in […]
PHall | October 15, 2009
The word “Sabbath” means “rest,” not seventh.” The Greek term used here, sabbatizō does refer to the “7th” day, but rather the keeping of the rest. Keeping a rest is a paradoxical thought that fits well with the relationship of works and faith. “Christians often assume that the New Testament does not require God’s people […]
PHall | October 15, 2009
One of the connections between chapters three and four unknown to us Gentiles is that while chapter four speaks about a Sabbath rest, chapter three quotes from Psalm 95 which was sung in the Temple on Shabbat and is still part of the Shabbat liturgy in the synagogue. Therefore it is natural for the author […]
PHall | October 15, 2009
In looking at the following gradations of the word phobeo (by Thayer), which shade of meaning best fits the context? 1) to put to flight by terrifying (to scare away) 1a) to put to flight, to flee 1b) to fear, be afraid 1b1) to be struck with fear, to be seized with alarm 1b1a) of […]
PHall | October 15, 2009
It is important from both a psychological and spiritual point of view to tie these first century Messianic Jews back to their forefathers. Why? There is the negative connection, not entering the rest due to unbelief. But the positive is more than entering a rest. The positive is the connection between the rest offered before […]
PHall | October 15, 2009
“Rabbi Eliezer said, “Repent one day before you die.” His talmidim objected, ‘Does one know in advance the day of one’s death?’ He replied, “All the more reason to repent today, lest you die tomorrow! In this way, your entire life will be one of repentance.’” (Shabbat 153a, via, Stern, Jewish New Testament Commentary, p.672)
PHall | October 15, 2009
Vv.1-6 – Consider Jesus 1 Therefore [hothen (3606) – Heb.2:17; Heb.3:1; Heb.7:25; Heb.8:3; Heb.9:18; Heb.11:19; Why we should consider Jesus is fact of his relationship to us via the flesh and relationship to God (2:5-18). Chapter one shows Jesus as the Son of God; chapter two shows Him as the Son of Man.], holy [hagios […]
PHall | October 15, 2009
Some Jews had a difficult time with the texts discussing the suffering of the Messiah. From www.Christian-thinktank.com: Option 1 (two different messiahs, at least) is most visible in the situation of dealing with the death of the messiah. Later Judaism came up with TWO Messiahs—a Messiah, son of David and Messiah, son of Joseph. A […]
PHall | October 15, 2009
Four Interpretations: Future – Before Creation – World from creation to day of destruction (1:2,10-12; 2:14; Ps.8) Future – After O.T. – World from N.T. point of view (the Kingdom of Christ) Future – After N.T. – Heaven Future – After N.T. – Premillennialism
PHall | October 15, 2009
There are seven Greek words used to describe the miracles by Christ: wonder/teras; sign/semion; miracle/dunamis; great/mighty/wonderful work/megaleion; glory/endoxon; strange/paradoxen; wonderful thing/thaumasion. The first three are the most usual. These are not different classes of miracles, but rather describe the effect upon the witness. A wonder/teras ‘is the miracle regarded as a startling, imposing, amazement-wakening portent […]