You Can Understand the Bible
Some people have the idea that the Bible cannot be understood. Perhaps they have been told this by “clergy” who say they are the ones who can understand and guide all others. It may be some say they cannot understand the Bible because they have begun by reading difficult parts, such as Revelation or the […]
Daniel and the Destruction of Jerusalem
One of the most fascinating, yet difficult prophecies to understand and explain, is the vision revealed to Daniel by the angel Gabriel which concerned the ultimate end of the holy city, Jerusalem. Found in Daniel 9, the prophecy designated 70 weeks “to finish transgression, to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for […]
“The Seed is the Word of God”
The seed produces after its kind. In the beginning, God established this unalterable law (Gen. 1:12). Apple seeds will only produce apple trees with apples. Grape seeds yield grapevines with grapes. An apple seed does not and cannot make a grapevine with grapes. Likewise, it is impossible for an apple tree to come from grape […]
Cyrus, the “Shepherd” of God
Jesus said, “Heaven and earth shall pass away but my words shall never pass away” (Matt. 24:35). What God said would happen, did. What God promised will happen, will. God’s word is true and righteous altogether! Isaiah is a prophet whose name is well known to Bible students. He lived 750 years before Christ and […]
The Prophecy of an Unnamed Prophet
What God says He has done. What God promises He will do. God words are true. Let us study a prophecy made by a young, unnamed prophet in the early days of the divided kingdom. When Solomon died, Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, led a revolt against Rehoboam, Solomon’s son and heir. Ten of the […]
The Prophecy of Genesis 15
God’s promise and prophecy to Abraham found in Genesis 15:13-16 is astonishing. To Abraham, who at the time of his vision had no offspring, God had promised that his descendants would multiply to the extent that they would number as the stars in the heavens. He promised Abraham that the land of Canaan — in […]
“Born Again Christian”
There are many in this world who claim to be a “born again Christian.” They have the concept that any who believe in Jesus are “born again” and a part of the body of Christ. Let us notice some troubles this presents to the typical member of a denomination. First, the term “born again Christian” […]
God’s Promise to Abraham
A number of prophecies were given before any book of the Old Testament was written. One of those was given Abraham long before any children had been born to him, but after he had received and obeyed God’s call to go into a land He would show him. Four hundred years later Moses recorded this […]
Prophets and Prophesying
As noted in our first article, the word “prophesy” means to “bubble up like a fountain,” therefore the prophet spoke a message directed by God. “Prophesying” may be either “foretelling” or “forthtelling.” “Foretelling” meant that the message spoke of events in the future, sometimes near and sometimes far removed from the time it was uttered. […]
The Sacredness of Human Life
Every week brings the sad tale of murder in this country. It’s almost as if man has found the ultimate solution to problems with his fellow man: kill them. Surely all people realize the sanctity of human life, but each week reminds us that there are those out there who break one of the simplest […]