Martin Luther Was Not Antisemitic: A Defence
A brief review of Luther’s concerns and warnings in his 1543 book, “On the Jews and Their Lies.” What he said, and why. He deserves a thoughtful defence against the charge that he was antisemitic.
Christ Our Sin Offering and Passover Lamb: The Matthew Bible vs. the Geneva Bible
It is almost Easter, and time for the remembrance of how our Lord was offered up upon the cross for us. Here we examine how differently the Matthew and Geneva Bibles taught about the Lord’s work on the cross in two important New Testament verses: 2 Corinthians 5:21 and Romans 8:3. The difference arose in part from the Geneva re-interpretation of Paul’s mysterious saying, “Christ was made sin for us.”
“Unto” as a Nonce-word, and Why We Should Keep “Unto” in the Bible
A short, simple study that shows why we should keep “unto” in the Bible. This little word conveys spiritual meaning that is unique to Christian doctrine and is instructive for the faith. It takes more than doctrine, more than mere head knowledge, to make a true Christian.
William Tyndale on Antichrist: Who Is He?
William Tyndale warned his readers that Antichrist is not a future mystery man, but a spiritual thing. We must be alert to him now, or we will fail to identify him. See what he wrote, in his own words.
Pentecost: Fruitful Lessons by Myles Coverdale
Myles Coverdale published “Fruitful Lessons” c 1540. Here is his lesson about the giving of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost: why it happened when it did (the 50th day), where it did, and more.
Jerome Bolsec’s Unhappy Christmas in Geneva, or, When It Is Wrong to Preach on Predestination, Even if It Be True
Among 16th century Protestants, Calvin’s insistence on preaching about predestination was controversial. See why Luther, Tyndale, and even some Reformed Swiss churches disagreed with Geneva practice, and how the case of Jerome Bolsec brought matters to a head.
When All the People Are Evil: The Example of Sodom
In Genesis18 the Lord warned Abraham about the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Tyndale’s translation makes the meaning come alive, but first we must understand his obsolete English!
Who Were the “Souls” with Abraham When He Left Haran (Genesis 12:5)?
In the Matthew Bible and other early Bibles, Abraham left Haran with servants who were born in his household. This was changed in later versionss.
Luther on the Meaning of “Heaven” in Genesis 1
Early Bibles say God created “HEAVEN” and earth. Modern Bibles say “THE HEAVENS…” What is the difference? Which is correct? Luther’s answer was clear.
The Age of the Earth: Two Ancient Charts as Set Forth in the Matthew Bible
When John Rogers compiled the 1537 Matthew Bible, he included a wide variety of biblical information, guides, and study helps. One interesting feature in the front pages was two charts that compared two different calculations of the age of the earth.