Category BRENT’S – Biblical Word Quest

The Preeminence of Christ ~ Part 2 ~ Why the Four Gospels are meant to be Different ~ The Design of God*

04/12/2019 · by Brent L Bolin · in ALL CATEGORIES, ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Insights of Israel, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

Preface (1/2018) Jesus said as is recorded in John 5:38: “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.” (KJV) Hebrews 10: “Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O […]

Murmuring, No Big Deal; Right? ~ “Yet It is the Deadliest of Sins”

03/22/2019 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, BRENT’S – Biblical Doctrine, BRENT’S – Biblical Perspective, BRENT’S – Biblical Tools of Interpretation, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, REASONS FOR FAITH · 2 Comments

Introductory foundation Understanding the Generic Use of a Word As Compared to the Specific Contextual Analysis is the science of studying Biblical words according to the context in which they exist within God’s Word, as opposed to our current usage of them. A good example can be found in the Biblical word repentance which when […]

Dying to Self – Part 3 – Understanding and Application – Enabling Dying to Self.*

01/04/2019 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, BRENT'S - Christian living, DYING-TO-SELF SERIES, MOST VITAL ARTICLES · Leave a comment

Introduction Typically, when presenting a teaching about dying-to-self it would be presented in chronological order: starting with knowledge, continuing on to understanding, then arriving at wisdom. Based on God’s Word, if we want to be wise about dying-to-self, as in approaching any subject in God’s word; wisdom is always coupled with behavior. Therefore, we will […]

Dying To Self Series – Part 2 – Wisdom – The Solution From God’s Word.*

12/28/2018 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, BRENT'S - Christian living, DYING-TO-SELF SERIES, MOST VITAL ARTICLES · Leave a comment

General Introduction The reason I started this series is because of how the Holy Spirit has been working in my life in a special way. Personal Motivation I have experienced a renewed commitment and zeal of the Spirit concerning my service to our Lord and Savior; in holiness producing love – “love the Christian way.” […]

Dying to Self Series – Part 1 – Knowledge – The Problem – Self and Sin.*

12/21/2018 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, BRENT'S - Christian living, DYING-TO-SELF SERIES, MOST VITAL ARTICLES · 5 Comments

Introduction ( Published Annually) I feel led to take a short break from the “Eternal Security Series,” and go down a different road for a few articles, with a series called “Dying to Self Series.” I have always felt that teaching must be based upon God’s Word and not experience, and that being submissive to […]

*The Heart and the Mind ~ What the Biblical word “Heart” Means (12/18)

12/09/2018 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Counseling, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, BRENT'S - Christian living, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS · 2 Comments

Introduction (Published Annually) In both the Old Testament (OT) and the New Testament (NT) the word “heart” is used to refer to the whole of the innermost part of the human, NOT merely the emotions. Culturally However, in the twenty-first century English the word “heart” is used to express the emotions as an individual compartment of […]

PART II ~ Where to find a software program that breaks down the Greek grammar of the Textus Receptus And Rules of Textual Criticism, Lower & Higher

12/03/2018 · by Brent L Bolin · in ALL CATEGORIES, ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT’S – Biblical Doctrine, BRENT’S – Biblical Perspective, BRENT’S – Biblical Word Quest, BRENT’S – Biblical Word Studies, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS, REASONS FOR FAITH · 2 Comments

The following Question was posed by a follower concerning an article I wrote warning non-Greek-speaking Christians of using Strong’s Concordance Dictionary for Bible word studies (Which the preface of Strong’s advises against – it provides only generic definitions, not specific to any one verse.). To Understand this question please see: The Problem of Using Strong’s […]

Scripture Index

11/02/2018 · by Brent L Bolin · in BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, BRENT’S – Biblical Doctrine, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

Word of God – Jesus’ Preeminence in the NT Matthew 5:18 – “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by […]

PART II ~ Where to find software programs that break down the Greek grammar of the Textus Receptus And Rules of Textual Criticism, Lower & Higher (3 Types) – STOP, A large revision will be posted 12/07/2018 –

05/30/2018 · by Brent L Bolin · in ALL CATEGORIES, ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT’S – Biblical Doctrine, BRENT’S – Biblical Perspective, BRENT’S – Biblical Word Quest, BRENT’S – Biblical Word Studies, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

The following concerns an article I wrote warning non Greek speaking Christians of using Strong’s Concordance Dictionary for Bible word studies (Which the preface of Strong’s advises against – it give only generic definitions, not specific to any one verse.). See: The Problem of Using Strong’s Concordance Dictionary ~ Greek Words ~ […]

Jesus’ Definition of Salvation ~ Eternal life ~*

05/18/2018 · by Brent L Bolin · in BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, ETERNAL LIFE ~ ASSURANCE, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

Introduction (Scheduled Release) In defining salvation, I have heard many descriptions, formulas, directions, summations and doctrinal statements. Over the past 50 years, I have listened to many learned theologians, pastors, and Sunday school teachers wax elegant in attempting to explain what being saved is, and is not. Heard meaning Liturgical words, terms, and phrases (many times […]

What does God’s Word Really say… Eternal Security & Correct Resources*

05/11/2018 · by Brent L Bolin · in ALL CATEGORIES, ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

Introduction (Scheduled Release) The aim for any diligent student of God’s Word should be to handle the original languages of both Testaments along with the grammar. The Old Testament Hebrew is vague, which many times makes this point moot, but the Greek is a very precise and detailed language with many nuances found within the grammar, […]

What does God’s Word Really say… “work out your own salvation,” and “grace did more abound”*

05/04/2018 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, ETERNAL LIFE ~ ASSURANCE, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

Introduction (Scheduled Release) The aim for any diligent student of God’s Word should be to handle the original languages of both Testaments along with the grammar. The Old Testament Hebrew is vague, which many times makes this point moot, but the Greek language is a very precise and detailed language with many nuances found within […]

PART I ~ The Problem With Using Strong’s Concordance Dictionary ~ Greek Words ~ Word Studies ~ Greek Dictionaries and Resources ~

04/27/2018 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS, SHORT & SWEET ARTICLES · Leave a comment

(Links Added ~ 11/28/2018) Strong’s Concordance and Dictionary One thing that many believers do concerning the handling of Greek words, is use Strong’s Concordance’s Dictionary to translate Greek words – this is not only a fundamental error but can lead to devastating conclusions regarding the misunderstanding of many Greek words. (The last Endnote, number […]

James Does Not Contradict Paul Regarding Faith*

03/16/2018 · by Brent L Bolin · in BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

Introduction (03/28/2018) Unfortunately, due to the fact that many of us do not understand koiné Greek we are unaware of many grammatical principles which alter the understanding of some verses when translated into the English vernacular. In Koiné Greek, verbs ending in “oo” indicate that what is already on the inside – is then displayed […]

Why the Four Gospels are meant to be Different – Part 2 – The Cherubim, and the Ensigns of Israel.

01/23/2018 · by Brent L Bolin · in BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Insights of Israel, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Prophecy - Fulfilled, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS, REASONS FOR FAITH · 1 Comment

General Introduction* (2017) What is amazing about the 4 Gospels is that they appear to be quite different from each other – on purpose. The Three, the Synoptic Many great scholars have attempted to create what is referred to as the synoptic (Meaning: “of or forming a general summary,” or in the case of […]

Why the Four Gospels are meant to be Different – Part 1 – The Design of God

01/17/2018 · by Brent L Bolin · in ALL CATEGORIES, ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Insights of Israel, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

What does God’s Word Really say… Eternal Security & Resources

11/11/2017 · by Brent L Bolin · in ALL CATEGORIES, ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, REASONS FOR FAITH · 6 Comments

Introduction (1/17/2016) The aim for any diligent student of God’s Word should be to handle the original languages of both Testaments along with the grammar. The Old Testament Hebrew is vague, which many times makes this point moot, but the Greek is a very precise and detailed language with many nuances found within the grammar, especially […]

*The Problem With Using Strong’s Concordance Dictionary ~ Greek Words ~ Word Studies ~ Greek Dictionaries and Resources

11/11/2017 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS, SHORT & SWEET ARTICLES · 13 Comments

(ADDED ENDNOTE RESOURCES ~ 11/11/2017) Strong’s Concordance and Dictionary One thing that many believers do concerning the handling of Greek words, is use Strong’s Concordance’s Dictionary to translate Greek words – this is not only a fundamental error but can lead to devastating conclusions regarding the misunderstanding of many Greek words. (The last Endnote, number […]

The Problem With Using Strong’s Concordance Dictionary.

08/25/2017 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS, SHORT & SWEET ARTICLES · 2 Comments

(08/25/2017) (The last Endnote, number #5; lists what Bible resources use which Greek New Testament, with colored fonts and a star grading system (the higher the blue star, the better), and some insights into these common Bible research aids – If I get anything wrong please let me know. Thank you, Lisa. […]

***The Heart and the Mind ~ What the Biblical word “Heart’ Means (7/29/16)

07/29/2017 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Counseling, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, BRENT'S - Christian living, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS · Leave a comment

Introduction In both the Old Testament (OT) and the New Testament (NT) the word “heart” is used to refer to the whole of the innermost part of the human, NOT merely the emotions. Culturally However, in the twenty-first century English the word “heart” is used to express the emotions as an individual compartment of the inner […]

Jesus’ Definition of Salvation ~ Eternal life ~

07/01/2017 · by Brent L Bolin · in BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, ETERNAL LIFE ~ ASSURANCE, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

Introduction In defining salvation, I have heard many descriptions, formulas, directions, summations and doctrinal statements. Over the past 50 years, I have listened to many learned theologians, pastors, and Sunday school teachers wax elegant in attempting to explain what being saved is, and is not. Heard meaning Liturgical words, terms, and phrases (many times a benefit […]

Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (Notable Original Work)

05/12/2017 · by Brent L Bolin · in BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, ETERNAL LIFE ~ ASSURANCE, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS · 2 Comments

Introduction (6/2017 Edit) Of all the questions that I have been asked over more than 40 years, the most frequent and passionate inquiry has always been about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. The greatest fear has been by those that were panicked that they had accidentally committed this unforgivable sin. In the following, you will […]

Why the Four Gospels are meant to be Different – Part 1 – The Design of God

02/20/2017 · by Brent L Bolin · in ALL CATEGORIES, ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Insights of Israel, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, REASONS FOR FAITH · 2 Comments

Preface (Revised – 2/2017) Jesus said as is recorded in John 5:38: “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.” (KJV) Hebrews 10: “Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy […]

James Does Not Contradict Paul Regarding Faith*

02/10/2017 · by Brent L Bolin · in BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

Introduction (02/10/2017) Unfortunately, due to the fact that many of us do not understand koiné Greek we are unaware of many grammatical principles which alter the understanding of some verses when translated into the English vernacular. In Koiné Greek, verbs ending in “oo” indicate that what is already on the inside – is then displayed […]

What does God’s Word Really say… “work out your own salvation,” and “grace did more abound”*

12/09/2016 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, ETERNAL LIFE ~ ASSURANCE, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

Introduction The aim for any diligent student of God’s Word should be to handle the original languages of both Testaments along with the grammar. The Old Testament Hebrew is vague, which many times makes this point moot, but the Greek language is a very precise and detailed language with many nuances found within the grammar, especially […]

Parables & Israel Calling Upon Jesus*

09/18/2016 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Eschatology, BRENT'S - Biblical Insights of Israel, BRENT'S - Biblical Prophecy - Fulfilled, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

Introduction Parables have often been misunderstood or not taught correctly. The error was not in the way they are presented but that full and complete information has been missing. A wise scholar once said the problem of the Pharisees was not in their execution of the law, but was instead that they did not go far enough with […]

Why the Four Gospels are meant to be Different – Part 1 – The Design of God

07/31/2016 · by Brent L Bolin · in ALL CATEGORIES, ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Insights of Israel, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

Preface (8/2016) Jesus said as is recorded in John 5:38: “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.” (KJV) Hebrews 10: “Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O […]

*The Problem With Using Strong’s Concordance Dictionary ~ Greek Words ~ Word Studies ~ and Greek Dictionaries

06/24/2016 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS, SHORT & SWEET ARTICLES · 5 Comments

The Heart and the Mind ~ What the Biblical word “Heart’ Means (6/10/16)

06/10/2016 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Counseling, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, BRENT'S - Christian living, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS · 2 Comments

Dying to Self – Part 3 – Understanding and Application – Enabling Dying to Self.*

05/13/2016 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, BRENT'S - Christian living, DYING-TO-SELF SERIES, MOST VITAL ARTICLES · Leave a comment

Does James Contradict Paul Regarding Faith

04/13/2016 · by Brent L Bolin · in BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

Introduction* Unfortunately, due to the fact that many of us do not understand koiné Greek we are unaware of many grammatical principles which alter the understanding of some verses when translated into the English vernacular. In Koiné Greek, verbs ending in “oo” indicate that what is already on the inside – is then displayed on […]

Jesus’ Definition of Salvation ~ Eternal life ~

03/25/2016 · by Brent L Bolin · in BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, ETERNAL LIFE ~ ASSURANCE, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS · 3 Comments

Christophanies ~ The Old Testament and Jesus

03/05/2016 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

A Christophany is pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus in the Old Testament. Introduction While some competent scholars may disagree with some of the following; the Theophanies (Theophanies: a visible manifestation of a deity) of Jesus Christ in the Old Testament is an accepted doctrine, beyond dispute based solely upon Scripture. One of the examples which proves that God visited the Earth, […]

What is Christianity?

02/19/2016 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS, REASONS FOR FAITH, SHORT & SWEET ARTICLES · 3 Comments

Question; “What Does the Word of God Have to Say About What Christianity Is All about?” 1 – Jesus is God (Revised 02/07/2016) John 10:24-33 “Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. Jesus answered them, I […]

Faith made Simple ~ Biblical Faith ~ Faith Defined

02/12/2016 · by Brent L Bolin · in BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, ETERNAL LIFE ~ ASSURANCE, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

Biblical Faith (02/12/2016) One of the major areas wherein this ministry spends an excess amount of time concerns the subject of Biblical faith, which has more to do with establishing a relationship of trust in God, then understood by many as simply a tool of petition (And there is always a place for petition). This […]

*What does God’s Word Really say… “work out your own salvation,” “grace did more abound,” and Insights into Greek Grammar Resources, as well as Lessons from Kenneth Wuest

01/17/2016 · by Brent L Bolin · in ALL CATEGORIES, ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, REASONS FOR FAITH · 1 Comment

Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (Notable Original Work)

01/10/2016 · by Brent L Bolin · in BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, ETERNAL LIFE ~ ASSURANCE, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS · Leave a comment

Introduction Of all the questions that I have been asked over more than 40 years, the most frequent and passionate inquiry has always been about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. The greatest fear has been by those that were panicked that they had accidentally committed this unforgivable sin. In the following you will see that […]

The Reason for the Season – JESUS

12/19/2015 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

Introduction Due to the corruption of the fallen nature of man, he is a sinner at birth, and no matter what will continue to be a sinner until the day he dies. This is the first fact that we must deal with before going any further in regards to our fellowship with God the Father […]

Dying To Self Series – Part 2 – Wisdom – The Solution – From God’s Word

12/04/2015 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, BRENT'S - Christian living, DYING-TO-SELF SERIES, MOST VITAL ARTICLES · 2 Comments

A Word From Brent and a Short Article by Warren Wiersbe on the “Whole Armor of God”

10/23/2015 · by Brent L Bolin · in BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Christian living · 2 Comments

From Brent, I wanted to take this opportunity to communicate to the email subscribers and any frequent visitors. Blog-site Practices It has always been my intention to create or republish an article every week. I believe consistency is very important, though with my outside responsibilities and ministries, far too often I cannot keep up with this commitment […]

Dying to Self Series – Part 1 – Knowledge – The Problem – Self and Sin

10/11/2015 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, BRENT'S - Christian living, DYING-TO-SELF SERIES, MOST VITAL ARTICLES · 4 Comments

Introduction (4th Updated, 11/28/2015) I feel led to take a short break from the “Eternal Security Series,” and go down a different road for a few articles, with a series called “Dying to Self Series.” I have always felt that teaching must be based upon God’s Word and not experience, and that being submissive to […]

Eternal Security Series – Part 2 – Salvation, Repentance, Confession, and Sin Defined

09/28/2015 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, ETERNAL LIFE ~ ASSURANCE, REASONS FOR FAITH · 4 Comments

Series Introduction The following article is Part 2 of a series concerning what many refer to as “Eternal Security.” The term “Eternal Security” is not found in the Bible. It is a man-made term to describe the teaching that “Once a Christian is saved, they are always saved” – which by its very definition is […]

Eternal Security Series – Part 1 – Galatians 5 – “those that do such things…”

09/18/2015 · by Brent L Bolin · in BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, BRENT'S - Christian living, ETERNAL LIFE ~ ASSURANCE, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

Series Introduction The subject which is referred to as “Eternal Security” has brought major division within Christianity as a whole, whereas some denominations support this doctrine and others deny it. It is a religious doctrine (Meaning: “A teaching of the church”) that many point to and state it was not taught by the church fathers, which […]

The Holy Bible – The Word of God

09/13/2015 · by Brent L Bolin · in BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

This book contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners and that happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe and practice it to […]

Who & What to Trust Encyclopedia (2015)

09/11/2015 · by Brent L Bolin · in BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS, REASONS FOR FAITH · 3 Comments

– Who & What to Trust Encyclopedia (01-2016) Be sure to click on “Enable Edit” after opening the downloaded document in order for it to present with its pages and page numbers correctly. The above link is to a downloadable copy of a word document which is a 88 page concise research dictionary and encyclopedia […]

The Prophecy of the Exact Day when the Messiah would Arrive the First Time ~ A Short Synopsis

09/04/2015 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Eschatology, BRENT'S - Biblical Prophecy - Fulfilled, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, REASONS FOR FAITH · Leave a comment

Introduction One of the most unusual verses found in the New Testament is Luke 19:42-44, where Jesus holds the people accountable for not recognizing the day that the Messiah would come to Israel. In the King James version of this passage, what is not seen in the English is the imperative that is in […]

The Problem of Using Strong’s Concordance Dictionary ~ Greek Words ~ Word Studies ~ and Greek Dictionaries

08/14/2015 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS, SHORT & SWEET ARTICLES · 18 Comments

(Major Revision ~ 06/20/2016) Strong’s Concordance and Dictionary One thing that many believers do concerning the handling of Greek words is use Strong’s Concordance’s Dictionary to translate Greek words – this is not only a fundamental error, but can lead to devastating conclusions regarding the misunderstanding of many Greek words. Language Roots This is because […]

What is Christianity?

06/19/2015 · by Brent L Bolin · in BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, MOST VITAL ARTICLES, NOTABLE WORKS & NOTABLE ORIGINAL WORKS, SHORT & SWEET ARTICLES · Leave a comment

Question; “What Does the Word of God Have to Say About What Christianity Is All about?” (06/19/2015) 1 – Jesus is God John 10:24-33 “Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. Jesus answered them, I […]

Murmuring, No Big Deal; Right? ~ “Yet It is the Most Deadliest of Sins”

05/15/2015 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest · Leave a comment

Introductory foundation (Correct Article) Understanding the Generic Use of a Word As Compared to the Specific Contextual Analysis is the science of studying biblical words according to the context in which they exist within God’s Word, as opposed to our current usage of them. A good example can be found in the biblical word repentance […]

Parables & Israel Calling Upon Jesus*

10/17/2014 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Eschatology, BRENT'S - Biblical Insights of Israel, BRENT'S - Biblical Prophecy - Fulfilled, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, REASONS FOR FAITH · 1 Comment

Murmuring, No Big Deal; Right?

08/29/2014 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest · 3 Comments

Introduction Contextual Analysis is the science of studying biblical words according to the context in which they exist within God’s Word as opposed to our current usage of them. One of the benefits of recognizing all the different applications of a particular word is gained in understanding the nuances and peculiarities that word may contain. […]

What is Christianity?

07/25/2014 · by Brent L Bolin · in BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Studies, REASONS FOR FAITH · 1 Comment

Question; “What Does the Word of God Have to Say About What Christianity Is All about?” (07/25/2014) 1 – Jesus is God John 10:24-33 “Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. Jesus answered them, I […]

Pride ~ Part 2 ~ A Pragmatic Tool ~ Meekness

03/07/2014 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, MOST VITAL ARTICLES · 1 Comment

Introduction (Edited) Pride is a funny thing, it can hide itself in so many ways. Simply put, pride is simply “preoccupation with self,” which can be seen either found in grandiosity, or self-loathing, the key aspect is the point of focus which always must be on self. It is when self must be the center […]

Murmuring, No Big Deal; Right?

11/28/2013 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest · 1 Comment

Sheep and Wolves

09/30/2012 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Doctrine, BRENT'S - Biblical Error, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest · 7 Comments

Jesus’ Allusion Concerning Sheep & Wolves Jesus, in speaking about these false prophets used the allusion (an indirect reference to something or somebody by using symbolism) of them coming to the people as “wolves in sheep’s clothing” (see #1) in order to take advantage of them. We understand that Jesus used the allusion of sheep […]

Meek ~ Christ the Great Example of Humility

03/09/2012 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Tools of Interpretation, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest, MOST VITAL ARTICLES · 3 Comments

Introduction Pride is a funny thing, it can hide itself in so many ways. Simply put, pride is simply “preoccupation with self,” which can be seen either found in grandiosity or self-loathing, the key aspect is the point of focus which always must be on self. It is when self must be the center of […]

Murmuring, No Big Deal; Right?

03/09/2011 · by Brent L Bolin · in ARTICLES & POSTS, BRENT'S - Biblical Perspective, BRENT'S - Biblical Word Quest · 2 Comments

Introduction Contextual analysis is the science of studying biblical words according to the context in which they exist within God’s Word as opposed to our current usage of them. One of the benefits of recognizing all the different applications of a particular word is gained in understanding the nuances and peculiarities that word may contain. […]