New Covenant Basics

Almost 500 years ago Jean Calvin produced some of the most useful biblical commentaries still profitable today. He was a lawyer by training and thus had a very logical and learned mind. The Spirit indwelling Calvin through the redemption of Jesus Christ taught him the scriptures. This model of a prodigious and disciplined mind along with Divine enlightenment illustrates the New Covenant promise of everyone … Continue reading New Covenant Basics

Zechariah Son of Barachiah-Mt. 23.35

So that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah the son of Barachiah, whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar (ESV) Many commentators have been puzzled to whom this refers. Three possibilities exist, all having some merit, in my view: Zechariah the Priest/Prophet of the O.T. eponymous book: In … Continue reading Zechariah Son of Barachiah-Mt. 23.35

Knowing God Designates Those Possessing Eternal Life

Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent (John 17.3 NIV) In 1Jn. 2.20 the Spirit of God is spoken of an anointing on the Christian resulting in them knowing the Lord: And you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know (Him) [my translation]. Additionally, verse 27 of … Continue reading Knowing God Designates Those Possessing Eternal Life