Paul defines the duties for Timothy regarding the Christian weekly meeting in 1Tim. 4.13: Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. Reading was more than one or two verses, instead, it was the source of access to the word of God in that time. While the scriptures are accessible to all today, an extended section of … Continue reading The Weekly Gathering of Believers
Divine Attributes Calvin on the Divine Attributes | Zwinglius Redivivus Not to collect a great number of passages, it may suffice at present to refer to one Psalm (145) in which a summary of the divine perfections is so carefully given that not one seems to have been omitted. Still, however, every perfection there set down may be contemplated in creation; and, hence, such as … Continue reading Jean Calvin on Psalm 145
Truth On the Bondage of the Will: a la Calvin | Zwinglius Redivivus Posted on 12 Feb 2022 Because of the bondage of sin by which the will is held bound, it cannot move toward good, much less apply itself thereto; for a movement of this sort is the beginning of conversion to God, which in Scripture is ascribed entirely to God’s grace. Institutes 2.3.5 (summarized). Continue reading On the Bondage of the Will
Signs of the Times | Zwinglius Redivivus Signs of the Times | Zwinglius Redivivus John Chrysostom 347-407 CE We run eagerly to dances and amusements. We listen with pleasure to the foolishness of singers. We enjoy the foul words of actors for hours without getting bored. And yet when God speaks we yawn, we scratch ourselves and feel dizzy. Most peoples would run rabidly to … Continue reading The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same
Recently, through personal correspondence, a Bible professor told me that the phrase “inquire of the Lord” (Gen. 25.22) means that the person went to a priest since that is the consistent usage of the term. He had it that Rebekah visited the local priest of the land when the text states that she “inquired of the Lord” about her twins struggling in her womb. I … Continue reading The Priesthood of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Since The Father can’t be seen (only Jesus has seen The Father-Jn. 6.46: No one has seen the Father except the one who is from God; only he has seen the Father-NIV). Also no one is able to approach God except The Son Whom The Father will send a second time: “In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus… … Continue reading Where is the Angel of the Lord Found?
https://mailchi.mp/27d078a4d900/what-do-egyptologists-think-of-the-exodus According to the Merneptah Stele Israel was already in Canaan during Merneptah’s rule (died 1215 BCE). This lends credence to the earlier date of the Exodus in about 1440 BCE. Also, nowhere in the bible does it say that Pharaoh died in the Red Sea pursuing Israel. The text only states that it was Pharaoh’s army and thus his prestige that was conquered (see … Continue reading Truth Standing in the Way of Ramses’ News Agenda
Praise Yah! א Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, > ב who delights greatly in his commandments. ג His seed will be mighty in the land. ד The generation of the upright will be blessed. ה Wealth and riches are in his house. ו His righteousness endures forever. ז Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, ח gracious, merciful, and righteous. ט It … Continue reading Psalm 112
Praise Yah! א I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, ב in the council of the upright, and in the congregation. ג Yahweh’s works are great, ד pondered by all those who delight in them. ה His work is honor and majesty. ו His righteousness endures forever. ז He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. ח Yahweh is gracious and … Continue reading Psalm 111
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe, those he gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. Some wandered in desert wastelands, finding no way to a city where they could settle. They were hungry and thirsty, and their lives ebbed … Continue reading Psalm 107
A prayer of Moses the man of God Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. You turn people back to dust, saying, “Return to dust, you mortals.” A thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or … Continue reading Psalm 90
“Christianity” can be defined as: The collection of organizational groups that names Christ and His work as their official belief. However, not all who confess Christ actually know Him. Further, this is not the definition of the Church, which is more technically defined as His Body comprised of those whom the Father has drawn to Christ. That The Kingdom is composed of a mixture is … Continue reading Evil in Christianity: Mysteries of the Kingdom – Mt. 13. 1-33
of Asaph God is renowned in Judah; in Israel his name is great. His tent is in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion. There he broke the flashing arrows, the shields and the swords, the weapons of war. You are radiant with light, more majestic than mountains rich with game. The valiant lie plundered, they sleep their last sleep; not one of the warriors can … Continue reading Psalm 76
A Psalm of Asaph Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from common human burdens; they are not … Continue reading Psalm 73
“The remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, which do not wait for anyone or depend on man. 8The remnant of Jacob will be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples, like a lion among the beasts of… Ruminations on Micah 5:7-9 | Tom Nettles — Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary … Continue reading Ruminations on Micah 5:7-9 | Tom Nettles — Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary
A study of language denoting correspondence in ancient usage shows that descriptions of heaven as a sanctuary in Hebrews point towards a pre-existent spatial reality, now made accessible by Jesus. ‘The True Tabernacle’ of Hebrews 8:2: Future Dwelling with People or Heavenly Dwelling Place? — Tyndale Bulletin Continue reading ‘The True Tabernacle’ of Hebrews 8:2: Future Dwelling with People or Heavenly Dwelling Place? — Tyndale Bulletin
Of David. In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause. Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and … Continue reading Psalm 25 (NIV)
(All scripture quotations NET Bible unless otherwise noted.) Previously, I linked to The Daniel 9.24-27 Project, which effectively argued for the date of the Decree to rebuild Jerusalem and the start of Daniel’s 70 weeks of years at 457 BCE: https://biblearchaeology.org/abr-projects-main/the-daniel-9-24-27-project-2/4589-the-going-forth-of-artaxerxes-decree-part1 The school from which I got my theological training held to the 445 BCE date for the start of reckoning of the prophecy, and … Continue reading The Seventieth Week of Daniel Explained-Dan. 9.24-27, Mt. 24.15
Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power? They see their children established around them, their offspring before their eyes. Their homes are safe and free from fear; the rod of God is not on them. Their bulls never fail to breed; their cows calve and do not miscarry. They send forth their children as a flock; their little ones dance … Continue reading Delayed Judgment
The human mind is more deceitful than anything else. It is incurably bad. Who can understand it? (Jeremiah 17.9 NET) Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things. (Philippians 4.8 NET) No one should believe lies, let alone Christians. … Continue reading Quit Believing the Devil’s Lies
The Going Forth of Artaxerxes’ Decree Part 1 – Associates for Biblical Research The Going Forth of Artaxerxes’ Decree Part 1 – Associates for Biblical Research Continue reading The Seventy Weeks of Daniel-Dan. 9.25
Nowhere in the bible, that I have noticed, exists the phrase: “From before the creation of the world.” Instead, the Greek text says: “From before the foundation of the world.” So why do I, and other versions, translate this phrase: “From before the creation of the world?” Sometimes the bible can, or should be translated, from logical inference. Word literalism may mislead if only the … Continue reading “From Before the Creation of the World”-Revised Post
Kant and the Spirit of Revolution – by Craig A. Carter Kant and the Spirit of Revolution – by Craig A. Carter Continue reading Kant and the Spirit of Revolution – by Craig A. Carter
The ministry of the prophet Jeremiah was very difficult because of the opposition he faced from the people and the leaders of the nation because of the message he proclaimed. Jeremiah was called to urge Israel to turn back to God. Israel was urged by the prophet to obey the demands of the covenant established on Mt. […] Jeremiah and Pashhur — Dr. Claude Mariottini – Professor of … Continue reading Jeremiah and Pashhur — Dr. Claude Mariottini – Professor of Old Testament
Proverbs 22:6 has been interpreted in some circles as a promise to parents that if they do their jobs right, their child will never abandon the faith. However, this in turn has resulted in many parents feeling as if God has broken His promise to them when their child turns from the faith. Train up… Train up a Child in the Way He Should Go? A … Continue reading Train up a Child in the Way He Should Go? A Promise? — PeterGoeman.com
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