Exposition of the Gospel of John CHAPTER 4 CHRIST’S FORERUNNER John 1:19-34 Following our usual custom, we begin by submitting an Analysis of the passage which is to be before us. In it we have:— 1. The Jews’ inquiry of John, and his answers, John 1:19-26, (1) "Who art thou?" Not the Christ: 19, 20.... Read More
The Ten Commandments: Exodus 20:3-17 1. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them,... Read More
Acts II. 14 You men of Judea, and all you that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words. [He men of Judea, and all you that dwell at Jerusalem,] whom the writer above described as strangers. Here he directs his discourse to those others, the mockers, and while he seems to ... Read More
Jesus leads them up into a high mountain, and there is transfigured before them: "His face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light." Moses and Elias appeared also, talking with Him. I leave the subject of their discourse, which is deeply interesting, till we come to the Gospel o... Read More
"We also believe the Book of Mormon to be the Word of God." 8th Article of Faith by Joseph Smith Mormonism says the B. of M. is a sacred history of the ancestors of the Native Americans just like the Bible is for the Jews. LDS claim the B. of M. was originally written in "Reformed Egyptian" on gold ... Read More
"We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, etc." 6th Article of Faith by Joseph Smith The above statement has led many people to conclude that Mormonism is based upon the teachings of the Bible. However, a car... Read More
As the disciples descended the Mount of Transfiguration, they ventured to enter into conversation with their Lord. They knew so well the condescension of their Master, that they even proposed a difficult question on a subject that perplexed them. It was this—"Why say the Scribes that Elijah must fir... Read More
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Insight (5428) (phronesis from phroneo = to have understanding, to think <> from phren = midriff, heart, mind, thought) describes practical understanding discernment of the needs, problems principles of everyday life which leads to right action. Thoughtful planning. From the uses in the Lxx we disce... Read More
Neighbor (Near) (4139) (plesion from pélas = near, near to or from plesios = close by) literally means near (literal use only in Jn 4:5), quite near, nearby = position quite close to another position. Figuratively, plesion means to be near someone and thus be a neighbor. Generally, plesion refers to... Read More
Exposition of the Gospel of John CHAPTER 4 CHRIST’S FORERUNNER
The Ten Commandments
Homily 5 on the Acts of the Apostles
Matthew 17
THE BOOK OF MORMON
THE CHURCH
Matthew 17:10-13. Christ converses with his disciples respecting Elijah.
Righteousness in the Old Testament
Insight (5428) phronesis
Neighbor (Near) (4139) (plesion)