Questions tagged [new-testament]
The second major part of the Christian Bible. Questions about specific texts should only be tagged with the name of the text. This tag is reserved for questions related to a collection of texts within the New Testament rather than only one individual text within this collection.
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Is there a connection between revenge for Cain/Lamech and the commandment of forgiveness by Jesus?
Of Cain and Lamech it is written:
Gen 4:15
15 And the Lord said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain,
vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the Lord set a mark
upon Cain, lest any ...
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Regarding the 24 elders, what is the exegetical significance of preferring the reading τω θεω ημας over the reading τω θεω in Rev 5:9?
Most English translations in Rev 5:9 read something like "You purchased people for God by your blood from every tribe and language and people and nation."
However, the Revelation ECM/CBGM ...
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Is there a significant difference in the writing style between the New Testament authors?
Is there a difference between the different writings styles of the New Testament (NT) authors?
I ask this question because I want to know if all books in the NT are really written in the 1st century ...
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Was their understanding (in the time of the NT) that the day started with the first light?
The word ἐπιφώσκω / epiphōskō / to grow light, to dawn is used in these 2 places in the NT:
[Mat 28:1 KJV] 1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn[G2020] toward the first [day] of the week, ...
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(I Cor 2:16, Mt 22:37-40) Can we fully "love God with our whole mind" only when we have the "mind of Christ"?
We are to love God with all our mind.
This commandment has always presented a dilemma for busy Christians, according to devotionals I've seen over the years.
The details of life crowd our thoughts, ...
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The word "disciple" does not appear in the New Testament after the book of Acts
The word "disciple" (μαθητής) does not appear in the New Testament after the Book of Acts.
What are the ramifications and meanings of this, including impact on New Testament concept and ...
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(1 Peter 1:16) Is this verse one example of what could be called a "New Testament law"?
EDIT: This has become an interesting post because two of the answers could have been chosen as the "accepted" answer. The system only allows me to choose one answer, so I chose the one that ...
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What was the spiritual importance of weaning in OT?
Gen 21:8 narrates:
The child grew and was weaned, and on the day Isaac was weaned Abraham held a great feast.
That weaning was a turning point in the life of a Jew is implied in Psalms 131:2 :
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Matthew 12: 31-37 I feel these verses contradict eachother
I am struggling to understand the meaning of these verses.
Matthew 12:31-37, CSB:
“Therefore, I tell you, people will be forgiven every sin and blasphemy, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not ...
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Why does OT use the term ' joined the fore-fathers' to denote someone's death?
In the OT, death of prominent persons is narrated as a union with the forefathers, for instance:
Gen 25:8 : Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of ...
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If the Holy Spirit was already present on earth, why does Jesus speak of sending Him from heaven?
In several passages, the Holy Spirit appears to be active on earth long before Jesus’ resurrection—for example, inspiring prophets (e.g., 1 Samuel 10:10; Ezekiel 2:2) and present at Jesus’ baptism (...
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In the Bible, are the beings who possess people identified as demons or fallen angels? [closed]
In several New Testament passages, such as Mark 5:1–13 and Luke 8:26–33, Jesus encounters individuals possessed by unclean spirits or “demons.”
Elsewhere in Scripture, there are references to fallen ...
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If the Antichrist is a political ruler, why does Scripture say there are many antichrists, as mentioned by Jesus and Paul?
Many interpretations of end-times prophecy view the Antichrist as a single political leader who rises to power and deceives the world (e.g., 2 Thessalonians 2:3–4).
However, Scripture also refers to ...
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Did God delay His Judgement on Jerusalem of Ezekiel 8-11?
We can see from the surrounding chapters of Ezekiel 8-11 that God is about to punish the disobedient and sinful city of Jerusalem and its citizens with a judgement that He will no longer delay (Ezek. ...
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When Pilate let the crowd choose between Jesus and Barabbas, what does it reveal? [closed]
In the Gospel accounts (e.g., Matthew 27:15–26, Mark 15:6–15, Luke 23:18–25, John 18:39–40), Pilate allowed the Jewish crowd to decide whether to release Jesus or Barabbas during the Passover festival....
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