Is it blasphemous to call a father Abba?

Is it blasphemous to call a father Abba?

Nov 18, 2023 | Etymology

Question   Gramps, My friends children call him Abba. He was born Jewish and converted to the church. I’m not trying to be judgemental but I thought Abba was a really sacred name Jesus called Heavenly father and that it shouldn’t be used in casual conversation....
Is there a difference between a law and a commandment?

Is there a difference between a law and a commandment?

Apr 28, 2020 | Etymology

Question   Gramps, Peace be unto you… I would like to know the difference between a law and a commandment.   I would like to also understand  if they mean the same thing and if they do then why does Apostle Paul say we’re are no longer living under...
What does Slippery Treasure mean?

What does Slippery Treasure mean?

Oct 28, 2013 | Book of Mormon, Etymology

Question   Gramps, In the Book of Mormon it mentions in several different places phrases (example Mormon 1:18) where the treasure or physical items became “slippery”. What does slippery mean? Does it mean the items physically disappeared or did people...
Jesus’ real name

Jesus’ real name

Jul 5, 2012 | Etymology, Jesus Christ

What was Jesus’ real name in his aramaic language? Thank you. Dave _____________ Dave, As far as we can tell, Jesus’ name in the Aramaic of his day was Yeshua, which corresponds to the Joshua of the Old Testament (Yĕhowshuwa`). An indication that we’re on the...
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