Tag: Biblical Greek

• The Aramaic Background of Matthew 25:46: Correction, Not Retribution

  

  One of the most debated passages in the New Testament concerning judgment is Matthew 25:46. In many English translations it reads: “And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” For centuries this verse has been cited as proof of endless punishment. Yet when we examine the language behind the…

  Brother Roger

  March 6, 2026

  Greek Language & Linguistics,, Mathew 25:46

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• John 3:16 – A Universalist Passage

  

  Some verses in the Bible get so familiar, we stop really hearing them. John 3:16 is one of those. Most of us learned it as kids. We saw it on posters. Some folks even painted it on football helmets. “For God so loved the world…” And we think we already know what that means. But…

  Brother Roger

  January 31, 2026

  Biblical Studies, Character of God

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• Matthew 8:11-12 and Luke 13:24-30

  

  Matthew 8:11-12, “Many coming from east and west, reclining at the table with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven, but the sons of the kingdom being cast out into the outer darkness where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth,” and its parallel but more in depth passage in Luke 13:22-30 present…

  Brother Roger

  January 30, 2026

  Biblical Studies, Character of God, Eternal Torture, Fallacy of eternal conscious torment,, Judgment & Holiness

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