Passages: Matthew 8:5-13 and Luke 7:1-10. In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus commended only very few people with great faith. One of them was this Roman centurion. Who were the others?
Centurion’s Servant Is Healed with Word from Distance
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Monthly Archives: August 2023
Did Jesus Forbid the Title of ‘Teacher’?
The Scripture is Matthew 23:8-12. Some translations make it seem as if Jesus forbids calling men ‘teachers’ in his kingdom community. But what did he really say?
Why Doesn’t Divine Healing Happen One Hundred Percent of the Time in This Age?
This post is a biblical theology discussion. If you are fighting for your or someone else’s healing, I advise you to skip this post. Read it later when the outcome of your fight is final, and you need to understand what the Bible really teaches about healing. (I updated this post yet again. In this post, I also answer whether healing is in the atonement.)
Does Acts 13:48 Teach Divine, Hard Determinism?
In this context, ‘divine, hard determinism’ means the people had no choice but to believe and be saved. God ‘appointed’ them to eternal life. In other words, are Calvinists right to use this verse as one of their most important prooftexts? (I updated this post.)
Yes, Junia Really Was a Female Apostle: A Close Look at Romans 16:7
The only reason this verse has become controversial and complicated is because complementarians (those who restrict women’s full participation in ministry) have made it controversial and complicated. But Romans 16:7 is straightforward and clear and easily translated. (I updated this post yet again.)
Lame Man Is Healed at Pool of Bethesda
Passage: John 5:1-18. Jesus issued a series of commands, and then the man got up because he was healed.
Who Were the ‘Sons of God’ in Genesis?
Who were the “sons of God” mentioned in Genesis 6 and elsewhere? I updated it yet again!
Do I Really Know God? He Is Omniscient
The big word literally means “all-knowing” or “all knowledge.” He absolutely and totally and exhaustively knows himself, his creation, and you. I also discuss middle knowledge (a.k.a. Molinism) and open theism. (I updated this post.)
Ten Men Are Healed of Leprosy
Passage: Luke 17:11-19. Only the despised Samaritan returned to thank Jesus.
Basic Biblical Regeneration: What Is It and How Does It Work?
You must be born again. But what does that mean? Does anything result from rebirth? Or do we just stay the same? I also cover Romans 7:13-25. (I updated this post.)
Book of Acts and Paul’s Epistles: Match Made in Heaven?
How closely and often do Acts and Paul’s epistles agree? Fifteen tables, plus two bonus tables, in this post, laying out the parallels.
The Historical Reliability of the Book of Acts
Is the book of Acts historically reliable, in comparison to its own Greco-Roman writing culture? Many tables are included, to answer the question.
Jesus Expels Demons from Gadarene Men
Passages: Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:20-39. Jesus went out of his way to go into this region, just to minister to these two men. Yet he could not expel the demons immediately. Why not?
Does God Want to Heal Everyone Every Time They Ask?
This is a biblical theology discussion. If you are fighting for your or someone else’s healing, I advise you to skip this post. Read it only when the outcome is final, and you have unanswered questions about what the Bible really teaches.
What Is Calling and Election?
This is about God’s foreknowledge, election, predestination, and human freewill. If we have the right perspective, we can reach sensible conclusions. (I completely overhauled this post on August 16, 2025.)
Jesus Expels Demon and Heals Mute, Blind Man
Passages: Matthew 12:22-26 and Luke 11:14-20. Signs and wonders (really just demon expulsion and healing in this passage) is a sign that the kingdom of God has come.
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