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: …

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 …

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: …

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 …

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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 …