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Exegetical Brief: Train? Initiate? Or Dedicate?
(0000)John F. Brug examines Proverbs 22:6, traditionally translated as “Train a child in the way he should go,” and explores its linguistic and theological nuances. He analyzes the Hebrew verb חנך, typically meaning “dedicate,” ... -
Exegetical Brief: They Pierced My Hands and My Feet (Psalm 22:17)
(0000)John F. Brug investigates the textual variant in Psalm 22:17 (“they pierced my hands and my feet”), a verse often linked to Jesus’ crucifixion. The Masoretic Text reads “like a lion my hands and my feet,” but Brug presents ... -
Exegetical Brief: The Son of Man Who Is in Heaven
(0000)John F. Brug defends the longer textual reading of John 3:13, which includes the phrase “who is in heaven,” arguing that it reflects both strong manuscript support and consistent Johannine theology. While modern editions ... -
Exegetical Brief: The Betrothal Explanation of Porneia in the Exception Clause
(2008)John Brug presents the case of porneia in the exception clause of Matthew 5:32 and 19:9, that it means any kind of sexual immorality, against those who would restrict its meaning to certain kinds of sexual misconduct. -
Exegetical Brief: Show Love to Your Neighbor
(0000)Professor Brug examines the current usages of the Bible quote, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” in the positive self-image promotions. He exegetically works through the passages and concludes, “This passage then does not ... -
Exegetical Brief: Psalm 69:22 - They Gave Me Gall
(0000)John F. Brug examines Psalm 69:22, which prophesies that the suffering Messiah would be given gall and vinegar. He explores the Hebrew terms ראֹשׁ (rosh) and חֹמֶץ (chometz), noting that rosh may refer to a bitter substance ... -
Exegetical Brief: Psalm 68:19 - He Received Gifts Among Men
(0000)John F. Brug examines Psalm 68:19 and its New Testament application in Ephesians 4:8, focusing on the phrase “he received gifts among men.” Brug explores the Hebrew text, noting its complexity and the interpretive challenges ... -
Exegetical Brief: Psalm 104:4 - Winds or Angels?
(0000)John F. Brug analyzes Psalm 104:4 to determine whether it refers to natural forces (winds and fire) or to angels. While the NIV translates the verse as “He makes winds his messengers,” Brug argues that the more accurate ... -
Exegetical Brief: Micah 2:6-"Do Not Preach," They Preach
(2011)John F. Brug’s exegetical brief on Micah 2:6 explores the irony and resistance embedded in the phrase, “Do not preach,” they preach. Brug analyzes the Hebrew verb translated as “drip,” showing how prophetic speech—whether ... -
The 1990's - New Trends In Education
(1991)Dr. Wendler discusses the following topics regarding his outlook on education in the 1990’s and the 21st century: societal trends; criticisms, both general and specific, of American education; and educational trends. ... -
Exegetical Brief: John 19:39—A Mixture of Myrrh and Aloes
(2007)Professor Brug examines the terminology used to describe the mixture brought by Nicodemas in John 19:39, as well as the vessel in which it was carried. -
Exegetical Brief: James 1:25 - "The Perfect Law That Gives Freedom"
(0000)John F. Brug explores the meaning of “the perfect law that gives freedom” in James 1:25, asking whether it refers to the law, the gospel, or both. He traces the semantic range of the Hebrew word תּוֹרָה and its Greek ... -
Exegetical Brief: Is Abba "Daddy"?
(1996)John F. Brug examines the linguistic and theological claim that the Aramaic term “Abba”, used by Jesus to address God, is equivalent to the English “Daddy.” Brug analyzes the term’s grammatical structure, noting that אַבָּא ...