Is The Scriptures (ISR) a Translation? Understanding the Purpose, Method, and Role of the Explanatory Notes There is no shortage of English Bible translations available today. Each reflects sincere efforts by scholars and translators to render the original Scriptures faithfully into another language. The Scriptures – 2009 Edition (ISR) enters this landscape with a stated... Continue Reading →
Why This Entry Matters Few ideas carry more weight in Hebrew Roots–adjacent teaching than the claim that something went fundamentally wrong with Israel after the exile. The phrase “post-exilic apostasy” functions as more than historical description. It often becomes an interpretive lens through which readers are taught to view: Jewish tradition the development of Scripture... Continue Reading →
Why This Entry Matters Few events in the Bible carry as much theological weight as Passover. It stands at the center of Israel’s redemption story and becomes foundational for understanding the death of Christ in the New Testament. Over the years, Passover has also become a focal point in discussions about: Christian observance of biblical... Continue Reading →
A Closer Look at The Scriptures (ISR) Explanatory Notes — “Jesus” Why This Entry Matters No name in the New Testament is more central—or more sacred—than the name Jesus. It is inseparable from the gospel itself, from Christology, and from the church’s confession that “Jesus is Lord.” In recent years, questions surrounding this name have... Continue Reading →
Why This Entry Matters Few phrases in the New Testament are as familiar—or as quietly debated—as “the first day of the week.” It appears in the resurrection narratives and in descriptions of early Christian gathering and giving. In recent years, this phrase has become a focal point in discussions about: Sabbath observance, Sunday worship, and... Continue Reading →
A Closer Look at The Scriptures (ISR) Explanatory Notes — The Comma Johanneum Why This Entry Matters Few textual issues are as emotionally charged as the Comma Johanneum (1 John 5:7–8). It is often raised in discussions about Bible corruption, doctrinal development, and especially the doctrine of the Trinity. Because of that, explanatory notes on... Continue Reading →
A Closer Look at The Scriptures (ISR) Explanatory Notes — Baal Why This Series Exists In recent years, many believers have encountered The Scriptures published by the Institute for Scripture Research (ISR). While the translation itself emphasizes Hebrew forms and names, what often shapes readers most are the Explanatory Notes included throughout the volume. This... Continue Reading →