why we've grouped some questions around exegesis?
The careful process of drawing the meaning of a biblical text from the text itself rather than imposing a meaning upon it. Man’s extended idea of “exegesis” considers the words, grammar, immediate context, historical setting, authorial intent, and the broader witness of Scripture. Within Scripture Interprets Scripture, exegesis means allowing clearer and related passages to inform our understanding so that conclusions are grounded in what Scripture actually says and necessarily implies, rather than in assumptions, traditions, or preferred interpretations.
John makes this pretty easy for us; the living water is the Holy Spirit. This is further confirmed by God’s own testimony. Therefore, it would be more accurate to ask “Who is the living water?” instead of [more]
Categories: Bible Concepts, Holy SpiritTags: definitions, exegesis, Holy Spirit, prophecy, righteousness, salvationPaul’s instruction to Titus is that a man must have “believing children” as a qualification to serve in a local work’s eldership. He adds that they must not be guilty of loose living or being insubordinate to his authority [more]
Categories: AuthorityTags: exegesis, PEN Hermeneutic, top # list
This question is asked by Holger Neubauer, a preacher for a church of Christ in Michigan (as of the date of publishing), in a video published via social media (between roughly the [more]
Categories: Holy Spirit, PreterismTags: AD70, exegesis, false teachers, false teaching, grace, Holy Spirit, miracles, spiritual gifts
One of the oft debated questions about the remnant of Israel described in God’s word is how many it will include. Much of the conjecture revolves around the 144,000 in Revelation . God’s remnant [more]
Categories: Bible Concepts, EschatologyTags: end times, exegesis, kingdom, prophecy, prophets
The apostle John records Jesus telling the apostles that they would be guided into “all truth” . A casual reading of this might lead some to conclude that the apostles literally received all truth. It is, after all, what the [more]
Categories: Bible Concepts, Holy SpiritTags: AD70, apostles, authority, definitions, exegesis, gospel, Holy Spirit, special revelation, spiritual gifts
The apostles were wondering about this exact question in the upper room. John 16:18 records that “they were saying, ‘What does he mean by a little while? We do not know what he is talking about.'” Some people today [more]
Categories: Eschatology, Jesus the Son, PreterismTags: AD70, definitions, end times, exegesis, Jesus
Being able to receive wisdom from God – the creator of the universe – would be a treasure! But what is it and how would one receive wisdom from God? The apostle James focuses some on this topic in his [more]
Categories: Christian LivingTags: definitions, exegesis, Holy Spirit, prayer, proverbs, special revelation, theology
The apostle Peter writes that “the end of all things is at hand” in the first of two letters to Christians that had been scattered abroad. This verse can raise some questions in regards to the expression “at hand.” [more]
Categories: Eschatology, PreterismTags: AD70, end times, exegesis, false teaching, judgment, prophecy, prophets
Wondering if Jesus already returned is as old as the gospel itself. It was something the first-century Christians were concerned about. We have the record of Paul assuring the Thessalonians that Jesus had not yet returned (2 Thessalonians [more]
Categories: Eschatology, Jesus the Son, PreterismTags: AD70, end times, exegesis, false teaching, Jesus, judgment, kingdom, premillennialism, prophecy
Many believe that Jesus will reign 1000 years when He returns (the doctrine of “millennialism”). The Bible says, “they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him [Jesus] for a thousand [more]
Categories: Eschatology, Jesus the Son, PremillennialismTags: antichrist, end times, exegesis, false teaching, government, judgment, kingdom, premillennialism, prophecy
In the face of God’s sovereignty and His very real desire that all are saved, the reality that repentance could become impossible for anyone seems contradictory. And yet, that is exactly what the Hebrews writer states . Is there really [more]
The first resurrection in Revelation is peculiar indeed. Of course, the Bible makes mention of many resurrections at different times, not the least of which is the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. However, only once is the [more]
Categories: Eschatology, PremillennialismTags: AD70, baptism, definitions, end times, exegesis, judgment, kingdom, PEN Hermeneutic, premillennialism, prophecy
Jesus makes a statement about the hot and cold of Laodicea that apparently does not sit well with some. Dr. Chip Bennett is lead “pastor” for Grace Community Church in Sarasota, FL. In a recent [more]
Categories: SalvationTags: definitions, exegesis, false teachers, Jesus, salvation, special revelation
The second death in Revelation is mentioned four times in the Bible and only in the book Revelation. One of these gives a fairly explicit definition. It states that the second death is “the lake [more]
Categories: EschatologyTags: AD70, definitions, end times, exegesis, judgment
“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God.” This somewhat obscure statement occurs in Ephesians regarding the Holy Spirit. Understanding that this passage also speaks to something that the Holy Spirit does for the Christian today (e.g. [more]
Categories: Holy SpiritTags: definitions, exegesis, God's character, Holy Spirit, obey, righteousness, sin
Jesus teaches that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is a sin that is unforgivable. The “unforgivable” aspect to this can be alarming and troubling. Undoubtedly, there’s no Christian that would want to be guilty of blasphemy against the Holy [more]
Categories: Holy SpiritTags: definitions, exegesis, grace, heart, Holy Spirit, obey, salvation
So much is made today about the Antichrist (capital “A”). A search on YouTube for prognosticators about “Who is the Antichrist” – his appearing, his personality, his birthplace, etc. etc. – will garner videos with hundreds [more]
Categories: Eschatology, PremillennialismTags: antichrist, definitions, end times, exegesis, false teachers, false teaching, PEN Hermeneutic, premillennialism, prophecy, prophets
Many have speculated about the identity of the man of lawlessness. Some have suggested that he will be a specific individual who will rise to power in the end times (the “Antichrist” with a capital “A”), while others have [more]
Categories: EschatologyTags: antichrist, definitions, end times, exegesis, premillennialism, sin
A parable as defined by Dictionary.com is “a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson” or “a statement or comment that conveys a meaning indirectly by the [more]
Categories: Jesus the SonTags: Bible, exegesis, gospel, Jesus, kingdom, Scripture, truth, Word of God
In his first letter to Timothy, Paul makes a statement that deserves a closer look. When he says in 1 Timothy 2:15 that women should be saved through childbearing some immediate questions might arise. For example, is Paul saying [more]
Categories: Christian Living, Salvation, WorshipTags: authority, church, egalitarianism, exegesis, righteousness, salvation
Judge not, that you be not judged. Right out of Jesus’ sermon on the mount and one of the most quoted phrases from scripture. It speaks to the issue of judging others. Jesus’ statement in His sermon is usually [more]
Categories: Authority, Christian LivingTags: definitions, doctrine, exegesis, false teachers, heart, judgment, righteousness, Word of God
Jesus describes an event in Luke 21:20-22 that appears to be describing the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. He goes on to say that it would occur “to fulfill all that is written”. [more]
Categories: Bible Concepts, PreterismTags: AD70, Bible, exegesis, prophecy, Scripture, Scripture weighting, Word of God-
A literal one thousand year reign of Jesus on His throne. There are many that believe Jesus’ return is for just that – a literal one thousand year reign (millennium) on earth. It is widely taught and even passed [more]
Categories: Bible Concepts, Christian Theology, Eschatology, Jesus the Son, PremillennialismTags: antichrist, doctrine, end times, exegesis, false teaching, Jesus, judgment, kingdom, premillennialism, prophecy, Scripture weighting
