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Was the “cross” at the crucifixion a crucifix-shape, a T-shape, or a stake?

Answered by . September 29, 2017 - 9:06 am

Although the Greek word “cross” (stauros) originally meant just a stake, and the Romans kept large stakes permanently planted at places of execution, the available textual evidence from the Roman period points strongly to the use on the stake of a patibulum or crossbeam in crucifixions to spread and suspend the victim’s arms. Although the basic shape […]

What does “kill the body but cannot kill the soul” mean? (Matthew 10:28)

Answered by . September 27, 2017 - 10:13 pm

A contradiction with the Old Testament? Most readers finding Matthew 10:28 strange will probably already be in aware that in the Old Testament souls can die and be killed. Sometimes it is not clear from English translations where ‘soul’ (Hebrew nephesh) in phrases such as “all the souls died”, killing “souls” with the sword, and so […]

What does “you are gods” mean in Psalm 82:6 and John 10:34?

Answered by . July 19, 2017 - 4:17 am

The first half of the question, namely what the word “gods” means in Psalm 82:6, is fairly straightforward: 82: 1 God has taken his place in the congregation;  in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: 2 “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah 3 Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. […]

What does “God was revealed in the flesh” mean? (1 Timothy 3:16)

Answered by . June 29, 2017 - 11:43 pm

This verse is sometimes cited to suggest that Jesus himself is God. The main problem here however is that Greek texts don’t all agree. Some have “God”, some have “he”, which could still mean God was revealed, or could mean that Jesus himself was revealed. Authorized version “God” vs. modern version “He”? The KJV follows the received majority text And […]

Why can’t women preach?

Answered by . June 12, 2017 - 10:55 pm

Women can and must preach, as the Scripture tells us on many occasions, for example: but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect  (1Pe […]