“I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.” John 14:6 NASB But – It is common evangelical theology to assert that this statement from Yeshua excludes anyone who does not openly confess “Jesus” as savior and lord. Many preachers will confidently say that unless you…
Perhaps the most spectacular cathedral I have ever seen, except for the Vatican, this church in Siena had a room with completely illuminated walls and ceiling called the Piccolomini Library. Enjoy.
And they sought for a lovely young woman in all the border of Yishra’el, and found Abishag the Shunammite, and brought her to the sovereign. 1 Melakim 1:3 ISR Young woman – The opening story of 1 Kings is a very strange story to include in recounting the life of David. David is old. He…
I got an email today from Marc. I think you should read it and, if you can offer some useful advice, answer him on this blog. Here’ what he had to say: “From the first few pages I read of your introductory “30 Days” series, I knew I had come upon something significant. I am…
“Yet hear the word of the LORD, O Zedekiah, king of Judah! Thus says the LORD concerning you, ‘You will not die by the sword. You will die in peace, . . . Jeremiah 34:4-5a NASB In peace – This seems like an inconsequential verse. Perhaps not inconsequential for Zedekiah, but certainly nothing more than…
One of Europe’s most significant cemeteries, Staglieno is filled with amazing emotions about death captured in stone. Here are just a few examples.
Now I praise you because you remember me in everything, and hold firmly to the traditions, just as I delivered them to you. 1 Corinthians 11:2 NASB Traditions – There is little doubt that the mixed assembly in Corinth had a lot of problems. Internal strife, immorality among the members, dissention and struggles with proper…
Give no offense either to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God; 1 Corinthians 10:32 NASB Give no offense – Read this verse again. Then ask yourself, “How is this possible?” How can I give no offense. The Greek word is aproskopoi. That the verb proskopto combined with the negative particle a. …
They assembled together against Moses and Aaron, and said to them, “You have gone far enough, for all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is in their midst; so why do exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?” Numbers 16:3 NASB Against – The story of Korah and his…
Therefore do not let what is for you a good thing be spoken of as evil; for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but rightouesness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:16-17 NASB Good thing – What is the emphasis of Paul’s statement? Is it on the “good thing”? …
