In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 NASB In the beginning – When does it all begin? Most believers point to the first verse of Genesis. “It begins with the creation of heaven and earth,” they reply. Theologians point to the same verse and proclaim that it all started with…
May the LORD cause His face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. Numbers 6:25 NASB To shine upon you – Can a man see God and live? Not according to Scripture. “You cannot see My face, for no man can see Me and live” (Exodus 33:20). The rabbis took this condition seriously,…
But to the wicked God says, “What right have you to tell of My statutes and to take My covenant in your mouth? For you hate discipline, and you cast My words behind you.” Psalm 50:16-17 NASB Cast behind you – Who are the wicked? Who qualify as rasha? We can probably recount a number…
In case there was any doubt about the authenticity of the claim that the Church not only endorsed but demanded a renunciation of Jewish customs and culture in order to be a Christian, here is the official record: Constantine’s Christian Creed “I renounce all customs, rites, legalisms, unleavened breads and sacrifices of lambs of the Hebrews,…
“For false Christs and false prophets will arrive and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect.” Matthew 24:24 NASB To mislead – In the last days there will be plenty of misdirection. It will be spectacular but it will still be misdirection. Lies are often far more…
“Far it be from You to do such a thing, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicker are treated alike. Far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth deal justly.” Genesis 18:25 NASB Deal justly – The truth is that Abraham didn’t really…
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Therefore Sheol has enlarged its throat and opened its mouth without measure; Isaiah 5:14 NASB Opened its mouth – How many commandments must be violated before a man is condemned? Would God sentence me to death for the tiniest infraction? Am I lost because I ate a ham sandwich or wore a garment of…
OK, readers and friends. IF YOU ARE GOING ON THE TRIP TO ISRAEL IN APRIL, 2012 YOU MUST CALL LINDA MOORE at Journeys Unlimited NOW!! We are going to close the group soon and if Linda doesn’t have your deposits (plural), then you won’t be with us. If you haven’t talked to Linda in the…
and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 NASB Eternal Father – Handel made this verse familiar to all Christians. His powerful musical presentation of the Messiah forever extolled the Name above all names. But if Handel’s musical genius was so compelling, why don’t the Jews…
