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A layman’s commentary on Matthew 24. Matthew 24:14. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world


 Our last post on Matthew 24 opened with “Because Iniquity will abound.” Jesus equated this iniquity to false prophets and lawlessness.  There are two prominent translations of the Greek word anomia, and the King James gives us this.  “And because iniquity shall abound, … Continue reading

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At just the right time Christ will be revealed. 1Timothy 6:13-21


When I closed the last post on 1Timothy chapter six verse 13, we ended with “I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who testified the good confession before Pontius … Continue reading

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Fight the Good Fight of Faith. 1Timothy 6:11 -12.


Most translations entitle this next section “Fight the Good Fight of Faith.” But look at what the NASB translation says in 1 Timothy 6:11a. “But flee from these things, you man of God.” You would think that the editors would … Continue reading

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