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Note how the last word in Acts is ἀκωλύτως, unhindered. Paul tells out the Gospel unhindered. This word occurs several times in Acts.

Note that Paul stays two years in jail rather than pay a bribe: verses 26 and 27.

Shabbat Shalom * having to finish some work for now.

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The NWT is a very accurate translation. The only reason it is so often reviled, is because it is published and used by Jehovah’s Witnesses. I find other translations like the very popular NIV are the ones guilty of altering the Bible to fit doctrines. Popular Translations tend to use wording in key verses that seem to support the Trinity doctrine which is a nonbiblical concept, they have to, otherwise they wouldn’t be a popular translation. The Trinity doesn’t appear anywhere in any verse in the Bible. This is one of the reasons why the NWT is a superior translation, because it doesn’t have a doctrinal leaning. The reason for this is because Jehovah’s Witnesses don’t have fixed doctrinal positions. For over a hundred years they have constantly molded their beliefs to their understanding of the Bible. While other Christian religions have fixed doctrinal positions and mold their reading of the Bible to their doctrines. Popular Bible translations use wording in key verses to support the beliefs of the market they are sold to, such as Catholic Bible Translations for Catholics, etc. Since Jehovah’s Witnesses don’t have a fixed doctrinal position anchored by tradition, they are very open in their NWT to translation accuracy to trying to achieve the best translation possible. This is why the NWT reads differently than some popular translations, the NWT is following the Biblical text rather than tradition. Improving clarity in Bible translation has resulted in Jehovah’s Witnesses modifying their beliefs to conform to new understandings. This is why it is not wise to argue with Jehovah’s Witnesses, after over a hundred years of adapting their beliefs to scripture, there is no wiggle room left to attack them scripturally. I recommend downloading a free ap called “JW Library” that is the finest and easiest to use Bible software in existence. My viewpoint may be skewed a bit because the program is free. Jehovah’s Witnesses have an unusual belief of following Jesus’ words about receiving free and giving free, meaning that all of their publications, including programs and videos, can be downloading for free. Probably another reason why other Christian religions dislike them. The ap features a number of Bible translations and all of them are word searchable. This searchability allows searching an entire Bible translation for the appearances of a specific word or phrase. This allows you to find what Bible states on particular subject, free of interpretation, aside from your own as you read it. This feature and others, allows you to discover Biblical truths very quickly and free of man-made doctrines.

This is so amazing!!! Thanks so much Ross. My relationship with my Father and with His word is filling my soul. Thanks so so much!!

I just wanted to say thank you, after seeing some of your Greek lessons I have been studying Greek and picking it up much quicker the way you describe it than trying to learn vocab first. Cutting the quickest path to the gold, right? And learning it not just as another language translated into English but as their own meanings in my mind.... What a sweet and beautiful gift you have given which opened up an understanding I would not have had without your video. Thank you for all your work, you have made a difference in my life and I will continue for many years to reap the benefits of these videos. God bless you.

So helpful! Thank you

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Thanks for your explanation. I am watching from Zambia

"‘Just because someone is called God (or a god) in the scriptures it doesn't always mean they are God or a god in a literal sense.’ - but when they forgive people's sins and walk on water, and don't rebuke people who fall down in worship before them..." Does being able to forgive sin prove that Jesus is God? Or was that authority given to him by his father God? Does an eternal God need to be given authority? John 5: 26 For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; 27 And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man. MATTHEW 28: 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. John 3:35 ESV The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand. Philippians 2:9-10 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, Matthew 9:8 But when the multitudes saw it, they marveled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men. The apostles had the power to forgive or condemn sins. In John 20:23, Jesus tells his disciples, "If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven" They were also given the authority to bind things in heaven and earth. Does that make them gods? Matthew 18:18 “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Peter also walked on the water, at least until he was overcome by feat and doubt. But I really don't need to show you this because you have already it all read many times for yourself.

I really don't like the "a god" translation at all. Koine Greek does not have any conventions or rules to distinguish "a god" from "the True and Only God", much less did the culture entertain monotheistic ideas. Therefore the Hellenized Jews and earliest Christians needed to distinguish them through the context. And in the New Testament the translation of the god with the little "g" almost always refers to a false god/s within it's context. So if we were to stay consistent in translation practices then we could possibly be implying that, "the Word was a false god." or that the Word was another god thus making two gods. The "a god" also would eliminate any possible interpretation as, "The Word was God [in agency] (the One sent to speak God's word and save his people - like Moses)". I have compared the NWT and the KJV and the NIV against the Greek document they were translated from enough to have an informed opinion. They are all riddled with bad translations. And I haven't made any attempt to count and sort them all out but as far as I can see, at this stage, the NWT is probably both as faithful and unfaithful to the Greek manuscripts as the other two are.

Please keep giving the lessons!

Hi Ross I'm really enjoying your videos. I have a question about the Greek New Testament, which English translation in your opinion best captures the tone of the GNT? There is quite a bit of difference in the translations , I think the KJV sounds profound and Majestic in its tone, for example John 1:29 "Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world". While The NLT renders it "Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world". And overall the NIV sits somewhere in between. Which one of these do you think captures the most approximate 'tone' of the GNT? Thanks

CEV is too simplistic. Its lacks the literary quality of NEB and REB

How does it compare to the REB?

Up to Lesson 12! I've been writing out each lesson's phrase in a notebook (same with the Biblical Greek course).

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Why you pronouncing old Greek which is currently different?

Hello there. I'm using the Wenham textbook to learn NT Greek. What is the fastest way of getting my Greek up to a reasonable state, in your opinion? Thanks for the time.

Maybe instead of sheep in our current western world we could akin it to tending a garden or teaching children. Thank you for these lessons I like your teaching style, your thoughtfulness and reverence.

I think I was 8 years old when I discovered just by simple observation that each opposite side of the die adds up to a total of seven. I guess fortnite isn't helping, huh kids?

Can you do this with a cards?

Die is the singular of dice (plural). Example: I threw a die, but you threw two or more dice.

Wow, it's amazing how the original greek not only "transmits a message", but it has these subtleties in it, which gently suggests ideas and leaves a wide orange of perfectly valid interpretations. One can think hours with only a couple phrases. I see now how it was the language of philosophers and the one chosen by God for the Bible. Just beautiful, I'm so excited and thankful for the opportunity of learning greek. Thank you sir! Your lesson format is perfect for this journey.

Don't use that information at a casino. Their dice are flat and perfectly balanced. Also the fact that standard dice have opposite sides adding to seven is common knowledge.

Not necessarily true. There are dice that don't have opposite sides add up to 7. In tabletop games, sometimes you'd use a dice to count your points or remaining health points. Since you use consecutive numbers, a regular dice would be inefficient. There are dice where consecutive numbers are on adjacent faces.

Hi Ross I'm working through your lessons and I'm really enjoying them. If I make it to this lesson what would you recommend as the next step?

Fascinating!

Interesting! I love that you're making these types of videos too!

What would you call two die? PARADISE

The bible is evil incarnate. Explain to me how a book that condones slavery is good? Explain to me how a book that treats women as second class citizens is moral? Or that being born gay is a sin? You can't because they are all bad and your book endorses it. Have a nice day, oh and btw Love thy Neighbour. The only three words that really matter in your holy book but one that Christians seem to disregard.

What is the name of the Father?

Very nice!! Todah rabah

One application of this method is to quickly find out how many years ago any date from history is. For example 1492. First make it up to 2000: 508. Then add 24 (since the current date is 2024). Our answer is 532. (Of course if the historical date ends in 24 or less, the method isn't needed since the subtraction can be done directly with ease as there's no need for carrying; so for example 1423 is 601 years ago.)

These maths lessons are gifts I didn't know I needed!

This is great advice I didn't even know I needed!

Interesting!

Semite family language is best for understanding. Bing Translator the Only source. Google Translator strayed from alpha beta.

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Hi, sir. With all respect. Bless god the father the son and the Holy Spirit. If I may ask a couple questions. First what is your formal background on Greek translations. Second so, I have an interlinear Bible I use to study and it has quite a few differences than what your providing here. Should I maybe get another interlinear translated from someone else. I believe mine the Greek is translated by trinitarian Bible society of England from 1976. Sorry for such a long question. But if you see this and could please shed any insight I would greatly appreciate it. Totally at your leisure. Thanks again brother in Christ.

As a teacher I have taught WHY. Maybe you were in the generation with the belief you just do as I say and don't question the why? Today we know it is much more reasonable to understand why maths is useful for daily life so examples are give of it's use.

Fascinating!

Very interesting! I like the concept of these evaluations!

Very interesting! I like the concept of these evaluations!

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