The Age of Silence

Certainly the Lord God does nothing unless He reveals His secret plan to His servants the prophets.  Amos 3:7  NASB Unless – But Amos must have been mistaken, don’t you think?  Maybe what he said was true when the Lord actually appointed prophets for Israel, but today, well, today we live in a world of spiritual silence.  Oh,…

The Grind (Revised Rewind)

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.  Romans 8:28  NASB Know – Well, we might know that God causes all things to work together for good, but it surely doesn’t feel that way, does it?  Paul uses the Greek verb…

Primal Dream (1)

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NASB Know – Paul says that we know God is working in everything to bring about His purpose. That’s great for Paul, but what about you and me? Do you…

The Grind

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NASB Know – Well, we might know that God causes all things to work together for good, but it surely doesn’t feel that way, does it? Paul uses the Greek verb…

Returning to the Vomit

But when Pharaoh saw that the rain and the hail and the thunder had ceased, he sinned again and hardened his heart, he and his servants. Exodus 9:34 NASB Sinned again – “Although Pharaoh has said earlier that he sinned, the text has never before characterized Pharaoh’s change of mind in that way. Why, all…

Relative Ethics

TRINITY note:  We have had some great discussion – and debate – about the previous study of the idea of the Trinity.  So many comments!  Wow, we are thinking!  Now a little break while the ideas rest a bit.  By the way, no one said we were going to SOLVE this problem.  But we do…

Support Appeal

But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction.  1 Thessalonians 5:12  NASB Appreciate – Why would Paul need to tell his own brothers to appreciate his efforts and the efforts of those like him?  It seems…

Into the Fire

And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint . . .  Romans 5:3-5  NASB Knowing – When we read this verse in Greek, we get a much clearer picture of Paul’s intent.  Our…

The Final Days

“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.”  Matthew 24:36  NASB No one knows – “Prophecy Expo Presents: The Final Days – An Intelligent Look into Bible Prophecy” coming to a city near you.  That’s the advertisement I received in the…

Enlightenment

For since in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. I Corinthians 1:21 Did Not Come To Know – A difficult verse to translate.  A difficult phrase too.  It is ouk…