Now the eyes of Israel were dim with age, so that he could not see (Genesis 48:10a NKJV). For I do not desire, brethren, that you should be ignorant of this mystery, lest you should be wise in your own … Continue reading →
“But for the grace of God, there goes John Bradford.” Bradford was a 16th century English reformer. According to The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, Bradford made this “exclamation on seeing some criminals taken to execution.” He was committed to a … Continue reading →
It seems like an easy question to answer – clearly, if roughly half of the New Testament was written by the Apostle Paul, then it follows logically that the New Testament, or at least most of it, was written during … Continue reading →
With calendar year 2019 right around the corner, now is the time to plan and prepare for a structured Bible reading plan for the year. For many years now I have read all the way through the Bible each year. … Continue reading →
THE LIVING SCRIPTURES PARAPHRASED MESSIANIC EDITION OF THE LIVING BIBLE Surprised? I was. While browsing at a thrift store I came across a copy of The Living Scriptures Paraphrased – Messianic Edition of the Living Bible. That took me by … Continue reading →
I this article I want to take a look at some of the distinguishing characteristics of the Hebrew roots movement and how they relate to traditional mainstream Christianity. In a previous article, I identified Hebrew roots as a “grass roots … Continue reading →
The soundtrack to the movie Bruce Almighty contains a song by the contemporary Christian band Plumb that goes like this: There’s a God-shaped hole in all of us And the restless soul is searching There’s a God-shaped hole in all … Continue reading →
I have been using the Key Word Study Bible for more than 15 years. I won’t say it is my favorite Bible, but there are features that make it invaluable in certain situations. It is an important part of my … Continue reading →
Attention! Draw Swords! Charge! Those were the commands for the “Sword Drill” competition I remember from my childhood. At the first command we would all stand facing the drill instructor with our arms at our side, one hand holding a … Continue reading →
The Septuagint is a Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible. Scholars date the translation of the Torah – the first five Books of Moses – back to the third century BCE during the time of King Ptolemy II in Alexandria, … Continue reading →
