Bill Mounce

@BretBaier I thought immigration is a federal issue, not a state issue. It’s why Biden was able to stop Texas from building the wall. Am I wrong that it is not a state issue?

Basics of Biblical Greek MasterLectures provide 36 easy-to-follow lessons introducing the grammar and language of the Greek New Testament. Subscribe and start learning Biblical Greek now: buff.ly/3180zvE

Attacks on the character of God are prevalent. Many people find it difficult to understand how God's love and his holiness are perfectly balanced in his character and actions. Get a copy of my book, Why I Trust the Bible: buff.ly/3GMDAhq

Today's word "Emmanouel" means “Immanuel” This word occurs only once in the NT: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him ‘Immanuel’—which means, ‘God with us’". Check out more words from the dictionary at buff.ly/2YOR3fg

Different Bible translations are still trustworthy. Translation committees have different translation philosophies and different varieties of English style, so we find differences among the translations. Start reading Why I Trust the Bible at: buff.ly/3GMDAhq

The Greek for the Rest Us Workbook will enhance your learning experience with exercises to help you practice and reinforce the concepts you are learning in Greek for the Rest of Us, Third Edition. Get a copy now at: buff.ly/3XiKNeD

The Greek Verse of the Day is Mark 1:5. Click here to see all the Greek Verse of the Day videos: buff.ly/3O0nPFY

The Greek Verse of the Day is Mark 1:4. Click here to see all the Greek Verse of the Day videos: buff.ly/3O0nPFY

There are times I feel myself being drawn back to more of a word–for–word translation. I think that the form in which meaning is conveyed can often be part of that meaning. I see this again in Hebrews 12:1–2. Read More: buff.ly/41kv6Xf

Today's word from the Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words is "εὐχαριστέω" which means “to give thanks.” It almost exclusively denotes thanksgiving directed toward God. Check out more words from the dictionary at buff.ly/2YOR3fg

Textual criticism and New Testament manuscript questions are the focus of much of Chapter 9, especially viewpoints from Bart Ehrman. I encourage you to push through to the end. It’s worth the investment! Get a copy of my book at: buff.ly/3GMDAhq

When Mark introduces his gospel by writing “gospel of Jesus Christ” (εὐαγγελίου Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ), does he mean that Jesus proclaims the gospel or that Jesus is the content of the gospel? Learn more at: buff.ly/3R52z3o

The Greek Verse of the Day is Mark 1:2. Click here to see all the Greek Verse of the Day videos: buff.ly/3O0nPFY

In celebration of the Advent season, Today's word is "ἐλπίζω" which means “to hope.” Hope is directed toward the future. Check out more words from the dictionary at buff.ly/2YOR3fg

In Chapter 8 of Why I Trust the Bible, we look at some of the better-known passages that are textually questionable, meaning they were probably added by scribes in later centuries. Get a copy of my book available at: buff.ly/3GMDAhq

The Greek Verse of the Day is Mark 1:1. Click here to see all the Greek Verse of the Day videos: buff.ly/3O0nPFY

The Greek Word of the Day is Χριστός which means “Christ, Messiah." Click here to see all the Greek Word of the Day videos: buff.ly/3pYGSIT

The Greek Verse of the Day is John 15:27. Click here to see all the Greek Verse of the Day videos: buff.ly/3O0nPFY

Today's word from the Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words is "māšîah" which means “anointed one.” It is the Hebrew word from which we derive the word “Messiah.” Check out more words from the dictionary at buff.ly/2YOR3fg

Issues of textual criticism are covered in Chapter 7 of Why I Trust the Bible, including the differences between Greek manuscripts that relay the original writings throughout the centuries. Get a copy of my book at: buff.ly/3GMDAhq