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…
“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…
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
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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…
“For the poor are with you at all times, but I am not with you at all times.” Matthew 26:11 Delitzsch Hebrew Gospels Poor – Did Yeshua speak the truth? We will always have the poor. If you answer “Yes,” then why work to eliminate poverty? If you answer “No,” then is Yeshua a liar? …
Then Manasseh knew that the LORD was God. 2 Chronicles 33:13 NASB Knew – How many times will you commit the same offense before God turns His back? How terrible must your sins be before God will not forgive? Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai suggested that God might have ordained the terrible sins of David and…
In case you haven’t been following the comments, additions and explanations about the original posting of “Constantine’s Creed,” I want to encourage you to go to the blog comments on that post. There is a link to a Patristics site on the authenticity of the authorship, and some other remarks, and then my response plus…
