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Essays on Apologetics
Introduction Apologetics is a branch of theological/biblical study that focuses on defending Christianity and its doctrines against critics outside the Christian faith. The word apologetics is from the Greek word apologia, meaning defense. It is used eight times in the New Testament (Acts 22:1; 25:16; 1 Cor. 9:3; 2 Cor. 7:11; Phil. 1:7, 17; 2 Tim. 4:16; and 1…
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Succinct Elucidations
Puzzling Verses
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Practical Insights
Current and Previously Used
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Joseph A. Seiss
1823-1904 The Apocalypse: The Revelation of Jesus Christ Lutheran Minister and Theologian Return to Classic Commentaries
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Classic Commentaries
Commentaries of Lasting Value
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The Interpretation of Ecclesiastes
J. Stafford Wright The Book of Ecclesiastes might be called the black sheep of the Bible. In older days the Rabbinic schools of Hillel and Shammai disputed whether or not this Book “defiled the hands,” that is, whether it was a canonical Book that conveyed holiness when it was handled. Today the examiner asks, “On…
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Historic Premillennialism
The Locus Classicus: “They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.”Revelation 20:4 “They will fall by the edge of the sword, and will be led captive into all the nations; and Jerusalem will be trampled under foot by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.” Luke 21:24 Shortly before…
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Systematic Theology Bible Doctrines
A number of terms are used in the study of the Bible. Exegesis: the study of a biblical text to determine its meaning Exposition: a statement or explanation designed to explain the results of the exegesis of a particular passage Doctrines: specific teachings of the Bible Theology: the study of God and his relationship to the world and to…
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A Short Story on the Book of Revelation
Carol Morgan “LOOKING FOR THE BLESSED HOPE AND GLORIOUS APPEARING OF OUR GREAT GOD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST” Titus 2:13 In the opening chapter of the Book of Revelation, John writes, “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for…
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The Sufferings and the Glory of the Lord’s Righteous Servant
1916-2015 Robert D. Culver Retired Professor of Systematic Theology Return to Classic Commentaries