Bible
Do You Know This?
Came across this at Facebook. Surprisingly, and sadly, many American Christians do not know this.
Abrahams Blessing – The Dispensationalist Dilemma
Excellent bible teaching by Steve Lumbley at Apostasy Watch. The question before us is this: should one interpret the Old Testament through the lens of the New Testament or should one interpret the New Testament by the Old Testament? Dispensationalism rests largely on the latter while I (and the authors of the New Testament) believe the […]
The Gospel of the Kingdom: THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST
A few points from chapter four of Mauro’s book, The Gospel of the Kingdom: CHAPTER FOUR THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, THE SON OF GOD THE words of our chapter heading are the first words of the Gospel by Mark. They are enlightening words; and indeed they are quite sufficient in themselves […]
The Gospel of the Kingdom
This is an interesting book by Philip Mauro. After ordering it at Amazon I realized a condensed version was available online, so want to post a few portions from it’s contents, as I read it in paperback. Beginning with his intro you can sense by his tone how dangerous he believes this “new” fangled “modernistic” […]
Israel and the Church: See the Difference?
What do you see? Post and graphic at Pursuing Truth: Israel and the Church: See the Difference?
The Promise of His Coming
“God will invade. But I wonder whether people who ask God to interfere openly and directly in our world quite realize what it will be like when He does. When that happens, it is the end of the world. When the author walks on to the stage the play is over. “God is going to […]
Why evangelicals should think twice about equating modern Israel with Israel of the Bible
Steve Lumbley (Apostasy Watch) posted this both at Facebook and at his website. I found it very interesting, but that could be because until last year, questions concerning modern-day Israel plagued me. They no longer do, as I can no longer equate the modern State called Israel today, with the Israel of the Bible. The […]
The Holiness of God – R.C. Sproul
Some years ago I was blessed to hear this after my friend and sister in the Lord, Helen, loaned me the CD. Over the last 34 years I’ve heard a number of sermons preached on the topic of God’s Holiness, but this one stirred me like no other. If time permits I pray you will […]
Who Is A True Israelite?
Any understanding of Israel apart from the Messiah Jesus Christ is flawed. Only by possessing the faith of Abraham and being transformed into a new creation in Christ–that is, becoming one with Christ–can a person be considered a member of Israel. Regardless of racial or ethnic background, no one can rightly claim citizenship in/of Israel […]
“If The Foundations Be Destroyed…?”
While there are any number of messages I’ve encouraged readers here to listen to and/or read, all of them excellent, this is one I have no problem with saying is truly prophetic. Sensing this in my spirit as strongly as I do, friends I do encourage you to read the intro and listen to this […]
“Holy” Jerusalem?
Steve Lumbley of Apostasy Watch has written a very good message. See, Jerusalem – The Holiest City in the World – Really?
You Cannot Be Christian and Support Torture
Thanks to Steve for directing me to this post: I agree with the author (Brian Zahnd). You cannot be Christian and support torture. I want to be utterly explicit on this point. There is no possibility of compromise. The support of torture is off the table for a Christian. I suppose you can be some […]
“ABRAHAM OUR FATHER, JERUSALEM OUR MOTHER” Conclusion
This will be concluded with Alan Morrison’s closing thoughts. This has been a lengthy essay, one I’ve only shared a portion of. Because I omitted entire sections, I encourage you, if time permits, to read it all. What I personally found of interest was the fact this was originally written in 1998. I can honestly […]
Judgment is coming
Excellent post at Mike Ratliff’s blog tonight. Hope you will take time to read it folks. When our Lord returns, and we know that He will because He said He would, it will not be as it was at His incarnation. He came as a suffering servant, being born as humble child to a common family. […]
“ABRAHAM OUR FATHER, JERUSALEM OUR MOTHER” (5)
Want to take a moment to thank those who have sent me private feed-back concerning this essay. May God bless you. Part (5) tackles what I believe is a vital issue: that of chosen-ness. Claim No.2: “The Nation Israel is still God’s Chosen People Today” We hear a great deal of complaining today from Christian […]
“ABRAHAM OUR FATHER, JERUSALEM OUR MOTHER” (4)
Before continuing with the 4th part of this essay I wanted to go back to part one and a specific point brought up by the author: That most of the Jews “returning” to Palestine never came from Palestine in the first place; that they are not even of the lineage of Shem. They are Gentile […]
“ABRAHAM OUR FATHER, JERUSALEM OUR MOTHER” (3)
Continuing with Part (3) Having examined modern Judaism and compared it with the spiritual meaning of Judaism in the Bible, one can only conclude that modern Judaism, biblically understood, is a false religion and should be treated as such. By this we do not mean that its adherents should be treated with disparagement, but we […]
“ABRAHAM OUR FATHER, JERUSALEM OUR MOTHER” (2)
Continuing with our second point concerning what biblically constitutes a “true Jew” 2. A TRUE JEW IS A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN INWARDLY TRANSFORMED BY THE POWER OF GOD – The great covenant sign of the Old Testament era was circumcision. All male natural descendants of Abraham would be physically circumcised, but only those who […]
“ABRAHAM OUR FATHER, JERUSALEM OUR MOTHER” (1)
I’d like to thank those at Messianic Good News (an excellent ministry) for granting permission to share portions of this message. A Biblical Analysis of Judaism & the Modern State of Israel in Relation to the Church of Jesus Christ There are certain Bible phrases which easily cause controversy and disagreement. For example, “…and […]
The Scepter Shall Not Depart From Judah UNTIL…
Adam has posted a wonderful teaching at Pursuing Truth Blog. Quote, Sometimes a whole lot of meaning is packed into one word. This is the case with the word “until,” where it appears in Genesis 49 in one of the earliest prophecies in Scripture. Jacob, later named “Israel” (Genesis 49:2), was the grandson of Abraham, […]
The Burden of Habakkuk
Something I was led to ponder on this evening. (Commentary from James Burton Coffman’s Commentary on the Bible) This chapter begins with Habakkuk’s plaintive summary of Judah’s wickedness (Habakkuk 1:2-4). Habakkuk’s Complaint 2 How long, Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, “Violence!” but you do […]
Revelation 21:8
Was reading this tonight and wondered if someone may have an opinion about it: 6 He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. 7 Those who are […]
The primary cause of spiritual blindness
From Possessing the Treasure: 9 that is, the one whose coming is in accord with the activity of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders, 10 and with all the deception of wickedness for those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth so as to be saved. 11 […]
Jesus’ Teaching About the Land
This is a very good essay presented by Robert L. Reymond at Knox Theological Seminary in 2006 on the topic of “Who Owns the Land”. (HT to Psalms115three blog). Below is only one section of this presentation, which I hope those who visit here will take time to read and study in it’s entirety. Jesus’ Teaching […]
An Examination of Dispensationalism by William E. Cox – Conclusion/Summary
My hope is those interested in Church History have gained or benefited from this series. If like me, you are interested in knowing where (and when) many of the doctrines we have been taught originated from and if they are really based upon the Word of God or came from the mind or imagination of […]
An Examination of Dispensationalism by William E. Cox (4)
Part (4) in the series, Examining Dispensationalism by William E. Cox. See: Part (1) – Part (2) – Part (3) Source: The GOSPEL TRUTH VII – DISPENSATIONALIST BELIEFS AND THE CHURCH With reference to the Christian church, dispensationalists believe it came into being as a result of the rejection of the alleged earthly kingdom. They teach that the church […]
Sola Dei Gloria 