by Morford | Apr 9, 2013 | Articles, God of Relationship Part I
Anokhi is a very powerful Hebrew word translated “I AM.” Usually not translated, so we know nothing about it, Anokhi is very significant. The basic word translated “I AM” is Ani. Adding the syllable “khi” makes the word a very definite, deliberate action, meaning...
by Morford | Mar 23, 2013 | Articles, God of Relationship Part I
Fear is the opposite of Faith. We are not to have any trace of fear, so God commands us frequently in the Hebrew text, Do not fear! More often it is Do not be in Awe! In the Hebrew this is a very strong command that has no direct English translation. We are absolutely...
by Morford | Feb 12, 2013 | Articles, God of Relationship Part I
False gods are not the appropriate translation of elohim in Gen. 6:2. In this translation the elohim of this verse is translated “leaders.” False gods do not have incarnate, fleshly, bodies. The false gods exist only in wood, stone, metal, or some other material,...
by Morford | Feb 8, 2013 | Articles, God of Relationship Part I
Dwelling Places in Jn. 14:2 is not speaking of buildings, but of a place for each of us to fit into the heavenly organization, operation. The word translated dwelling places, mon-ai, has a primary meaning of staying, tarrying, abiding, dwelling. Used only in Jn....
by Morford | Feb 3, 2013 | Articles, God of Relationship Part I
Kingdom of God speaks of several things and it is also called by the name, the Kingdom of the Heavens. It is difficult to put kingdom references into the neat pigeonholes with which we are so comfortable. One use of the kingdom is to refer to God Himself as in But you...
by Morford | Feb 3, 2013 | Articles, God of Relationship Part I
The Kingdom speaks of God Himself, the Eternal Kingdom (Heaven), evidence of His Kingdom in us, and the Messianic Reign. The Lord’s Prayer gives insight in Matthew 6:9 with: Our Father, Who is in the heavens: Your name must at once be made holy: 10. ...
