Roland E. Loasby

We recognize as sound scholarship the prin­ciple that in establishing the Bible text, we must of necessity follow up the textual tra­dition as far back as possible. Only a text which is painstakingly edited on the basis…

There are certain texts in the English translation of the Bible that have long pre­sented difficulties for the reader. Yet we should not pass over what are apparent con­tradictions without some attempt at harmoniza­tion.…

As we are concerned with the locative case which connotes a point of time, and the genitive case which designates the kind of time, merely as con­trasts with the accusative which expresses dura­tion of time, we shall treat these two cases…

Of all languages Greek Koine in many respects stands foremost. The study of New Testament Greek is vital to a fuller understanding of the New Testament truths. As we cannot aftora to neglect it I offer no apology for studies based upon it.

Having…

Some of our workers have fallen a Prey to the spuri­ous description of the Physical features of Jesus, allegedly written by Publius Lentulus. Such have used it in the pulpit, over the air, and in print—which is to…

The Unique Jesus

R. E. LOASBY Professor of Biblical Languages, S.D.A. Theological Seminary

Students of the Bible who have studied, the social and religious history of New Testament times are acquainted with the cult of emperor…

God's Private Possession

R. E. LOASBY Professor of Biblical Languages, S.D.A. Theological Seminary

As a people Seventh-day Adventists sometimes comment on their relationships with others and seem to take pride in being…

An intimate knowledge of the Greek is not a sine qua non for the minister of the gospel. However, to assert that a sound insight into the language of his profes­sion is an asset of prime value to the gospel worker is to…

THE feminine abstract noun basileia is found in the New Testament more than 160 times. The primary meaning is "king­ship, royal power, royal rule." We mostly think of this term as "kingdom, territory, or the people ruled over by…

ONE of the loveliest words in the Chris­tian's vocabulary is fellowship. It means participation, sharing, community of interests, companionship. This is expressed in the New Testament by a whole group of words, but owing to the required…

[This article introduces a new series that will be numbered for filing convenience. These studies will provide background sermon material of value to our readers.]

Introduction

THE poet has told of sermons in stones and books…

An intimate knowledge of the Greek New Testament is not a sine qua non for any minister of the gospel. However, to assert that a sound insight into the language of his profession is an asset of prime value to the gospel worker is to make a…

AS A Christian - Christ's child - I may have an essential, vital relation with the Holy Spirit. I must be fully cognizant of that relation in spiritual matters in order that He may control me in a sanctified life. To enable me to understand…

THERE is a term used in the Hebrew Old Testament 378 times, which is translated "spirit" 232 times in the Eng­lish Authorized Version, and then by 16 other English words for the remaining 146 instances the term is used. This Hebrew word,…

HOW can we get to know God? The Scriptures give a clear testimony. We have given a very brief introduction to this thought in our first article dealing with the Old Testament. A very fruitful study to be recommended is the application of…

THE heathen philosophical mind, whether it was that of the classical Greek, the Roman, or the Hindu, was quite sure of its ability to arrive at the ultimate truth of God and His being. This state of mind was quite foreign to that of the theocratic…