Old Testament – R-Rated Religion

Demarcating Miracles

Definitions of words and the meanings of those definitions are essential for grounding oneself in sound theology. This is especially significant in dealing with the subject of miracles. Properly fixing…

How Hate Becomes Worship

I have written several times about worship and its significance to the Christian way of life. My previous articles have centered around theology and a practical application of what worship…

Watch “Is the WORD of God a PERSON?” on YouTube

https://youtu.be/Ey8B7oREH4o This is very interesting theology and something that modern Christians tend to avoid because they cannot explain properly. Listen to what he is saying and think about who, and…

The Suffering Servant: A 3 Part Bible Study

The Suffering Servant The idea of the Suffering Servant is one of the greatest concepts in the Bible. It iswhat John MacArthur refers to as “vicarious substitutionary atonement.”[1] The suffering…

Wisdom Principles of the Pentateuch

The Pentateuch (aka: Torah) tells a personal story of God setting up and leading His theocracy before their entrance into the promised land. What we can ascertain about studying these…

Did Joshua Fulfill God’s Plan?

Introduction The question at hand is whether Joshua fulfilled God’s plan for his life. Scholars tend to differ on this topic stating his failure to rid the promised land of…

Jeremiah 20:7-18; An Exegesis

10 Sep 202126 Jan 2022

Introduction The book of Jeremiah is the longest book of the Bible. To many, it is also one of the saddest and more arduous books of the Old Testament. It…

“In Our Eyes”: Insights in the Book of Ruth & Judges

8 Sep 202120 Jan 2022

Introduction What happened in the books of Judges (and Ruth) when everyone did what was right in their own eyes? These two Old Testament books show the type of chaos…

Psalm 1:1-6: An Exegesis

26 Aug 202120 Jan 2022

Introduction The book of the Psalms is one of the most treasured books in all the canonized scriptures. It is used in many worship services in both Jewish synagogues and…

The Day of Our Lord: America and Impending Judgment

25 Aug 202120 Jan 2022

The phrase “the day of our Lord” has immense significance in both testaments and should be of vital importance to Christendom in the modern world. Even though the global Christian…

Israel’s First Monarch

20 Aug 202128 Aug 2021

Samuel’s Anger and Israel’s First Monarch Why was Samuel angry that the people asked for a king? In addition, why was Israel’s first king such a failure if God’s will…

Warning & Hope: The Book of Micah

14 Jul 202128 Aug 2021

Introduction Are messages of hope and warning still relevant to us today? If so, what does faithful living look like? These questions are addressed in the Old Testament through the…

Watch “Can You Make The Case For A LOCAL FLOOD From Scripture Alone?” on YouTube

26 Jun 202128 Aug 2021

https://youtu.be/tIWTb3RED44 This is an interesting viewpoint on the global flood controversy within theological circles. It is a small, but interesting, debate on whether their was a global flood or a…

Who Is Melchizedek?

21 Jun 202128 Aug 2021

Definitions Matter: “Melchizedek: Mysterious biblical personality whose name means “king of righteousness.” The historical record about this priest-king is contained in Genesis 14:18–20; Psalm 110:4; and Hebrews 5:10; 6:20; 7:1–17.”[1]…

Imago Dei

3 Jun 202128 Aug 2021

“Image of God A phrase found several times in the book of Genesis (Gen 1:7–27; 5:1–3; 9:6). Distinguishes humankind from the animal and plant kingdoms. Elevates humankind above all terrestrial…

God & Righteousness: Theodicy – Part II

21 May 202128 Aug 2021

Biblical & Practical Theodicy Introduction The problem of evil and suffering in light of the righteousness of God is more than a philosophical or theological problem, especially to the Christian,…

What is really going on at the tower of babel?

27 Apr 202120 May 2021

The tower of Babel story in Genesis eleven is often debated over or aligned as something God did to give mankind a multitude of languages. Many scholars and theologians have…