What Is Blasphemy? - Bible Study The word "blasphemy" is mentioned fourteen times in the King James Bible It is used only twice in the Old Testament and twelve times in the New
Was Paul the Greatest Sinner? - Bible Study In 1Timothy the apostle is primarily referring to the time, before his calling and conversion, when he persecuted Christians by arresting them in their homes (Acts 8:3) He made people blaspheme against God and his zeal even led to him pursuing true believers in foreign cities (26:11)
What Is the Unpardonable Sin? - Bible Study God promises that through the blood of Christ, meaning his sacrifice, we can be forgiven of all disobedience and reconciled to him (Matthew 12:31 - 32, John 3:16, 1John 2:1 - 2, 3:5, Romans 5:9 - 10) The unpardonable sin is closely related to the idea of what does it mean to blaspheme God Two Categories
Meaning of the Number 21 in the Bible - Bible Study 5) Blaspheme 6) Disregard and disobey their parents 7) Will not be thankful for what they have 8) Reject being holy 9) Will not have natural affection 10) Will be uncompromising 11) Falsely accuse others 12) Lack any self-control 13) Will be fierce 14) Hate anyone who does good 15) Betray others 16) Will act hardheaded
What Does Thou Shall Not Kill Mean? - Bible Study Ancient Israelites, under the Old Covenant, were allowed to kill other humans under very special circumstances such as punishment for certain sins, for example, murder (Exodus 21:12 - 14, Leviticus 24:17, 21) and adultery (Leviticus 20:10, Deuteronomy 22:22 - 24)
What Does Anathema Mean? - Bible Study Apostle Paul knew from personal experience the seriousness of defaming the only name given through which a person can be saved (Acts 4:10 - 12) Before his conversion, when he was persecuting the true church, he forced believers to blaspheme or curse Christ in order to save themselves (Acts 26:11)
Taking Gods Name in Vain - Bible Study " because by this deed you have given great occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme " (2Samuel 12:14, HBFV) Clearly, the spiritual intent of the Third Commandment forbids (but still includes) something greater than simply not using the words "God" or "Jesus" in profanity or in cursing someone or something
Early Church Controversies - Bible Study The trance into which Peter fell at the moment of his hunger, the vast sheet descending from heaven, the promiscuous assemblage of clean and unclean animals (see Leviticus 11), the voice from heaven which said, "Arise, Peter, kill and eat" is invested with the deepest meaning
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The Arrest of Stephen - Bible Study Leading the Persecution We cannot doubt, from what follows, that Saul (Paul) of Tarsus, already distinguished by his zeal and talents among the younger champions of Pharisaism, bore a leading part in the discussions which here took place before the arrest of Stephen