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NT Doctrine — Baptism

Posted on December 6, 2022 by ehurst

The English word “baptism” is taken from the Greek word baptizo used in the New Testament to signify the ancient Hebrew ritual washing. The Hebrew word most commonly associated with the practice is mikveh, which means “a gathering of waters”. … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Acts 2

Posted on December 3, 2022 by ehurst

The symbolism is so thick you could cut it with an ax. The Day of Pentecost is just another name for First Fruits. In this chapter of Acts, we are about to see the first fruits of the New Covenant … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Acts 1

Posted on November 26, 2022 by ehurst

(For this chapter, I can find no reason to rewrite the commentary I’ve already published elsewhere.) Luke mentions that Jesus in His resurrected form remained for some 40 days on earth. During that time, He met with His disciples extensively … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Matthew 28:16-20 & Luke 24:50-53

Posted on November 19, 2022 by ehurst

There is no strong consensus on the days Jesus spent on earth after His resurrection. We know that He met with His disciples twice in Jerusalem at both ends of the week of Unleavened Bread. The parallel passage at the … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — John 21

Posted on November 12, 2022 by ehurst

John was humble enough to make his final chapter about Peter, the appointed leader of the Twelve. This was his endorsement of that appointment, though he published his Gospel long after Peter and the others were dead for at last … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — John 20

Posted on November 5, 2022 by ehurst

Parallels: Matthew 27, Mark 16 and Luke 24. Jesus lay in the tomb. As the Lamb, He died on the day of Passover, a High Sabbath. Then, there had been the regular Sabbath the next day. Finally, in the wee … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Matthew 27:45-66 and John 19:28-42

Posted on October 29, 2022 by ehurst

John tells us that, rather early in the process, Jesus asked him to assume custody of His mother, Mary. It should be obvious that Jesus didn’t trust His own siblings with the task because they didn’t believe in Him, and … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Matthew 27:27-44

Posted on October 22, 2022 by ehurst

The parallel passages are found in Mark 15:16-32, Luke 23:26-43, and John 19:17-24. The crown of thorns was actually acanthus, a flowering bush with prickly leaves. We can’t tell if the purple robe was the one Antipas had put on … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — John 18:28-19:16

Posted on October 15, 2022 by ehurst

This particular part of the narrative is very difficult to harmonize across the Four Gospels. Parallel passages: Matthew 27:15-32; Mark 15:6-24 and Luke 23:6-25. The Sanhedrin had ordered Jesus to be turned over to Pilate for trial. His residence was … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Matthew 27:1-14

Posted on October 8, 2022 by ehurst

The parallels are Mark 15:1-5 and Luke 23:1-5. We learn that the Sanhedrin, with the support of the priestly leadership and judges, waited until dawn so that it was just barely legitimate that they convene and declare Jesus worthy of … Continue reading →

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