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The word ἐκκλησίᾳ -- used in the LXX to refer to the assembly of Israel – is almost always translated in the NT as “church.” It literally means “assembly” or “gathering,” typically of a governing body (like a legislature or an official group of decisionmakers) culled out from among the general...

In John 20:31 the author was kind enough to tell us why he wrote: "that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name." Has that purpose induced a bit of embellishment of Jesus's actual words two verses earlier? John 20:29...

Human cells are not designed to last for eternity. But maybe they really were designed that way initially, and Adam's cells underwent a fundamental mortality change when he ate the forbidden fruit. Who thinks so? Who thinks not? Give your reasons, and try to focus on physical death rather...

Hi everyone. I'm a little late to the party, but I'll join in as I can. Me: a 69 y.o. male, philosophy major (don't laugh), practicing attorney, married (to an Episcopal Priest -- and she's far smarter than I am!), one kid (that I know of) and one grand kid. Written a couple of religious...