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Sonship vs. adoption

Perhaps it is appropriate here to comment generally on the biblical concept of sonship insofar as it relates to the notion of incorporation. The Bible version quoted in this post (Recovery Version) renders the Greek word υἱοθεσία (huiothesia) as ‘sonship’ (Rom. 8:15, 23; 9:4; Gal. 4:5; Eph 1:5), in distinction to most other English versions,… Read More »

Majoring in lingustics

Recently a brother wrote to me about the quandry he faces when he hears that young people are considering majoring in linguistics. He worries “that a degree like this will not be useful in their practical life.” He has gracefully allowed me to post my reply to him.

My last conversation with Brother Witness Lee

If memory serves me well, it was ten years ago, to the day, that I last spoke with Brother Witness Lee. Brother Ed Marks was there. I can never forget the conversation that we had with him.

What time did the Samaritan woman go to the well? (John 4:6)

The footnote in the Recovery Version says 6:00 p.m.; the Life-Study of John (Witness Lee, ad loc.) says noon. Is there a mistake here?