The restored gospel has an infinite variety of wonderful doctrines. One of those principles is the concept of “turning back.” Jesus proclaimed, “No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. (Lk. 9:62) "Remember Lot's Wife" The most famous example of “turning back” in the scriptures is … Continue reading Don’t Turn Back!
One of the challenges of studying the scriptures, especially the Old Testament, is knowing which verses were meant to be interpreted literally and which verses were intended to be interpreted figuratively. Studying ancient literature, I learned that certain numbers were intended to be figurative, symbolic, or even magical. One key to spotting these figurative numbers is their repetition. Their too frequent use goes beyond mere coincidence. The Number “8” is … Continue reading The Number “8” in Scriptures Means “New Beginnings”
"Sunday Sermon" Apostle Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians is both brilliant and beautiful. But it is also complicated. Even Peter recognized that Paul’s letters “are hard to understand.” (2 Peter 3:16) This is especially true using only the King James Version. Understanding the Background and Context of "Galatians" A. Pharisee Converts Cause Trouble in Gentile … Continue reading Appreciating “Galatians” – Paul versus Peter and the “Judaizers”
"Sunday Sermon" When Abram entered into a covenant with the Lord, he was given a new name - Abraham. This represented a new beginning, symbolic of being born again. (Gen 17:1-8) Likewise, Sarai was given the new name of Sarah. (Gen 17:15-16) When Jacob entered in a covenant with God, he was given a new … Continue reading Covenant Pattern: A New Birth, a New Name, and a New Beginning
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