Abraham breathed his last and died in a ripe old age, an old man and satisfied with life; and he was gathered to his people. Genesis 25:8 NASB Satisfied with life – Let’s talk about death. In particular, let’s talk about the death of Abraham. Abraham is the father of our faith. Paul holds him…
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 NASB Require – “OK, God, OK! What do you want from me?” When we finally understand that life isn’t ours to do…
“You will say this word to them, ‘Let my eyes flow down with tears night and day, and let them not cease; for the virgin daughter of my people has been crushed with a mighty blow, with a sorely infected wound.’” Jeremiah 14:17 NASB Not cease – Does God cry? Does He cry over His…
It’s worth reflecting on Heschel’s remarks concerning the Christian doctrine of sinful nature, especially since this doctrine contains implications that are antithetical to Judaism. If what Christianity teaches about the federal headship of Adam and the subsequent guilt passed to all generation is true, then it is no wonder that Judaism cannot accept Christian doctrine…
And He said to him, “Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is only One who is good; but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.” Matthew 19:17 NASB To enter into life – So what do you want out of life? What are the things that really, really…
Just some news about the upcoming teaching tour in South Africa. Thanks to generous donations from several readers, the ticket has been purchased and I will be back in South Africa in January 2012. And thanks to Luzette, my schedule is packed! We have already had to turn down invitations from 7 other locations because…
“Far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth deal justly?” Genesis 18:25 NASB Deal justly – What does it mean to “do justice”? How does it make you feel to be accused of judging someone, even if you know that you stand on biblical principles? How do you feel when…
Further Remarks on Sinful Nature The Christian doctrine of sinful nature proposes that, as a result of the Fall, all human beings are born sinners, not because they personally choose to disobey God but because they have inherited the status of sinner through the propagation of the species. While no one claims that sin is…
and when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says, “And let all the angels of God worship Him.” Hebrews 1:6 NASB He says – If you had any doubt about the authority of the Tanakh for the writers of the New Testament, the author of Hebrews should set aside your concern. Notice…
