Month: September 2011

  • The Painful Truth

    BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

    For in much wisdom is much grief, and he who increases knowledge increases suffering.  Ecclesiastes 1:18  ISR Much grief – Well, it’s certainly not what we expected!  The general consensus of our culture is that knowledge and wisdom lead to power and power leads to control and control leads to a prosperous life.  If this…

  • The Winepress

    BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

    “You have trouble in the world, but let your heart be brave; I have overcome the world.  John 16:33  Delitzsch Hebrew Gospels Trouble – Look, I don’t want any more trouble.  I’ve had enough.  I’m tired of the “my fair share” politics and the “everyone has to sacrifice” social correctness.  So  I’m not happy with…

  • A Closer Look at Acts 15

    BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

    A Closer Look at Acts 15 By Rodney Baker   This article was born out of an extended “conversation” on Facebook during which a number of New Testament scriptures were quoted in order to justify non-observance of “The Law” by non-Jewish believers. As is often the case, these scriptures were quoted out of context, as…

  • Measure For Measure

    BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

    “so you shall not pollute the land in which you are; for blood pollutes the land and no expiation can be made for the land for the blood that is shed on it, except by the blood of him who shed it.”  Numbers 35:33  NASB Expiation – We do not need forgiveness because God is…

  • ISRAEL video

    BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

    Our trip is booked.  Thirty of us will be traveling to Israel in April.  We come from all over the globe to celebrate together at the Western Wall. Here is a link to an excellent video of some of the scenes you will see in person. Skip  

  • Retroactive Legislation

    BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

    Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.  Hebrews 2:17  NASB To make propitiation – What do you need to do in order for God to forgive…