Zechariah: The Burden of the Word of the Lord Against Wicked Cities

“Burden” literally refers to something heavy one must carry, but as used figuratively by the prophets – some translations use the term “oracle” instead of “burden” – it carries with it the concept of a divine verdict or punishment given against a people or nation (Zech. 9:1a; cf. Nahum 1:1; Is. 13:1).… Read More Zechariah: The Burden of the Word of the Lord Against Wicked Cities

Bible Q&A: Since Jesus Died For Everyone, Why Did He Say That His Blood Was Shed “For Many”?

Jesus died for all (2 Cor. 5:14-15).  Since that is the case, why did He say that His blood was “shed for many for the remission of sins” (Matt. 26:28)? “All” (2 Cor. 5:14-15) refers to the whole of humanity.  Christ “died for the ungodly” (Rom. 5:6), which would be everyone since “all have sinned… Read More Bible Q&A: Since Jesus Died For Everyone, Why Did He Say That His Blood Was Shed “For Many”?