PHall | September 29, 2009
Vv.1‑3 ‑ Salutation 1 Paul, a prisoner [Paul does not assert his apostolicity as is his practice (see Intro. Style). He does not want to overbear Philemon with authority. This is a personal letter and Paul is reaching for the element that is stronger than authority – Love and fellowship. Is there also an […]
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PHall | September 29, 2009
INTRODUCTION Canonicity The first question a student of the Bible should always ask is, “Should this book be in the Bible?” Or, “Is this book inspired?” That is a question that students in earlier centuries were forced to ask, because there was not a universal set and received canon of Scriptures. Today we are blessed […]
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