In our previous interpretation tidbits we looked at temptation in 1 Cor. 10:13 and appealed to James 1. Knowing some Greek can provide even more insight. So let’s look at the Greek words behind ‘temptation’, ‘tempted’. 13 “No temptation [Greek: peirasmos] has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not…

As I promised in our last tidbit let’s explore some ideas from James 1:13-15. I am not saying that James implies these ideas nor that I am strictly interpreting the text of James so let’s just say these are ideas I am inferring from the text for our edification. The text (RSV): “Blessed is the man who endures trial for when…

Our last tidbit on 1 Cor. 10:13 highlighted a  power that restrains in every temptation.  The passage also suggests that in temptation there is a providence that rescues. Here is the crucial section of the passage that suggests this: “.but with the temptation will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able…

We focus on a reality that all Christians have to face and which most dread – temptation. Our text is 1 Corinthians 10:13:  “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your strength, but with the temptation will also provide…

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“I have just read your latest blog and although I am far from being any kind of Biblical scholar, a few words from a ‘modern day Israelite’. What/who is that anyhow? Today”s ‘Israelites’  are Israelis…citizens of the State of Israel. We don’t use the KJV name for the ancient people of the Biblical Land to refer…