Posts from October 2024
Where Two or Three Are Gathered
There are many verses in the Bible that people like to quote that are actually a misuse of the verse, completely misunderstood, or simply do not exist. One such verse is Matthew 18:20, “For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” This verse is frequently cited to validate small gatherings of disciples, suggesting that even if only a few people are present, the Lord is still among them and it is therefore a…
Chapters and Verses in the Bible
What is your favorite verse in the Bible? Can you cite the verse or easily find it among the more than 770,000 words of the text? 2 If someone were to reference the phrase, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,” where would you find it in all those pages? 3 You can find it by using all the chapter and verse numbers placed throughout the…
Colossians 1:15 – A Misused Verse
There is a big difference between “Let’s eat Grandma” and “Let’s eat, Grandma!” One little comma alters what’s to be eaten and can, ultimately, save Grandma’s life! Sometimes, a comma or just one little word can completely change what is meant by a statement. That is the also case with the Bible. For example, most Bibles say, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). But one particular Bible version deliberately adds a…