Revelation, as the last book, projects into the future by using hundreds of quotations or allusions from the rest of the Bible. In addition to comprehensive eschatological (regarding end times) information, a remarkable, succinct compilation of descriptive information about Yahweh is set forth similar to the Torah when God first revealed Himself. In addition, a… read more»
Seeking Signs
While talking to a large group of people that included the Pharisees and Sadducees, Jesus stated boldly that those Pharisees who sought a sign are a wicked generation and will not see another sign other than the sign of Jonah. There were two signs that Jonah represented. One was the sign of being dead in… read more»
Perfect High Priest (Part Four)
A bold reality involved in the consideration of Jesus being our ultimate High Priest points to real typology as used quite a bit in the Bible. This theme reflects not a mere manmade allegory (after the fact), but a clear biblical display of “types” and “antitypes” according to God’s long-term purposes in the Messiah. “Typology”… read more»
Christ-Minded Service
Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to Jesus with her sons, bowing down and making a request of Him. (Matthew 20:20) The sons of Zebedee are James and John, who along with Peter were the three apostles Jesus trained the most. Their mother was among the women who ministered to Jesus according… read more»
What is Your Scent?
Jerusalem and all of Judah turn from Yahweh to worship false gods so the prophet Jeremiah confronted them. How can you say, ‘I am not defiled, I have not gone after the Baals ‘? Look at your way in the valley! Know what you have done! You are a swift young camel entangling her… read more»
Restoring Authentic Christianity 2
Last time, we looked at some key values that help us arrive at biblical truth. In what follows, we’ll consider three ways of figuring out what to believe. Simply put, our goal is to grasp New Testament Christianity and live it out today. We pursue this goal through Bible study (exegesis), doctrinal synthesis, and evaluating… read more»
JESUS ROCKS
Jesus rocked the status quo showing that spiritual truth is often the opposite of the normal way people think and act. Dealing with evil is such a case. Matthew 5:38 and 39 You have heard that it was said, ‘AN EYE FOR AN EYE, AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH.’ But I say to… read more»
Yahweh’s Love Relationship with You
If one were to ask you, “Does your past or future primarily influence and shape your life,” what would you answer? We may have handicaps, traumatic family of origin issues, school and work failures, abuse, pride, fame, or poverty and wealth that have dynamically affected us. On the other hand, we may have been primarily… read more»
Sober and Alert
Our God’s lovingkindness abounds toward us. As high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His lovingkindness toward those who love and worship Him. His compassionate fatherly concerns make Him sensitive to our needs. He longs to help us. We live in a hostile world influenced by the devil, so indeed we… read more»
Perfect High Priest (Part Three)
After two notable sections of the book of Hebrews, as viewed in part two of this study, which describe Jesus as the ultimate High Priest (in 2:14 – 3:11 and in 4:10 – 5:10) the unknown author once again breaks away from this theme to give another serious “pep talk” to his audience. Even though… read more»
