Category Archives: Apologetics–Christian

Daily Bible Nugget #864, Revelation 3:12

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Jerry

7-21-24 Daily Bible Nugget 864 Revelation 3v12 The Nugget: Rev 3:12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the … Continue reading →

How to resolve differing Bible interpretations Part 6

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Jerry

The Text: Act 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (KJV) … Continue reading →

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Mary had other children after Jesus was born Part 2

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Jerry

The Text: Jude 1:1 Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called: (KIJV) The Challenge: “1). Protestants generally use the principle … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #857, James 2:24

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Jerry

The Nugget: Jas 2:24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. My Comment: This is Part 4 of How to resolve differing interpretations of the Bible. The Challenge: James 2:24 … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #856, Ephesians 2:8

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Jerry

The Nugget: Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Eph 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. Eph 2:10 For we are his … Continue reading →

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Mary had other children after Jesus was born Part 1

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Jerry

The Text: Mar 3:31 There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him. (KJV) Mar 3:31 And his mother and his brethren came; and standing without, sent unto him, calling him. (DRB, … Continue reading →

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The Bible Text has not been Corrupted

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Jerry

The Texts: Psalm 119:89 LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. (KJV) Psalm 119:89 O LORD, your word is established in heaven forever. (GW, God’s Word translation) Isaiah 40:8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: … Continue reading →

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Cross Reference Bible Study is not the same as Proof-texting

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Jerry

The Texts: Joh 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. Act 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #843, John 3:13

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Jerry

The Nugget: John 3:13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. (KJV) Joh 3:13 And no one has gone up into heaven … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #837, Ephesians 1:13

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Jerry

The Nugget: Eph 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, (KJV) … Continue reading →

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