Sëriñ ñaawu ci kanam ba - Mattew 26:39
Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will." Jëkkër Ci…
Ciompóo xalaati di tawbah
Ndakaru yi ñëyë yépp ñooyé ñëyë yépp: 1. YADAH ñëyë yépp di ñaawu ci gañ ñu dëgg ñu wom. Yépp ñu dëgg ñu wom ci ñaawu la. Yépp la ci ñaawu la, di ñaawu ci gañ. Manelaw la ci ñaawu la, di ñaawu ci…
Did man eat meat before the Fall and the Flood?
The Bible does not specifically answer this question. However, let's briefly examine some of the arguments. The first argument assumes there was no death at all before the Fall. From this follows…
The New Testament Tithe?
This note is but a brief representation of what the Bible teaches about "tithing" vs. "giving." I am grateful for and highly recommend Dr. Russell Earl Kelly's, "Should the Church Teach Tithing? A…
Freemasonry and Idolatry
Thanks for your question. This is a topic very close to my heart as my own father was a Mason. When he died he didn’t go to Heaven. Though a devote Freemason, he never knew Christ as his Lord and…
Conditional and Unconditional Covenants
The outline of the conditionality/unconditionality of the covenants that you have presented is the one that has characterized traditional Reformed thinking and teaching. However, this is an area in…
What's the meaning of I AM?
Names are important to God. In the beginning, he named Adam. The Hebrew word for man ( adam ) is the generic term for mankind and was the proper name Adam (cf. Gen 2:20; 3:17, 20; 5:2). As God's…
God, the Uncontained One - 2 Chronicles 7:12-16 and 1 Kings 8:27
2 Chronicles 7:12-16 The LORD appeared to him at night and said: "I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a temple for sacrifices. When I shut up the heavens so that there…
The Re-Newed or New Covenant?
In Jeremiah 31:31 we see God renewing, restoring, or refreshing - not replacing - the covenant with his people. So why do we express the covenant in such terms? While there are a myriad of answers…
Did David only sin once?
1 Kings 15:5 For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not failed to keep any of the LORD's commands all the days of his life - except in the case of Uriah the Hittite. David…
What is the covenant of salt?
All covenants (Heb. beriyth ) speak of both blessing and cursing (please see "Covenants in General" below), but the covenant of salt is particularly interesting. Some scholars note that salt in the…
Why did the Ark require pitch?
Genesis 6:14 Make yourself an ark [ tebah ] of gopher wood. Make rooms in the ark, and cover it inside and out with pitch [ kopher ]. Exodus 2:3 When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a…
Is Abortion Murder?
"Yes" abortion is murder. Abortion is not a reproductive right, as reproduction has already taken place. Therefore, abortion is murder. Abortion: A Brief Ancient History of a Despicable Crime…
Jesus the Sinner
No, Jesus never sinned. The Bible specifically says that Jesus was sinless: "Christ . . . offered himself without blemish to God" (Heb. 9:14). The author of Hebrews also teaches: "Since then we have…
Conviction, Cleansing, Commissioning and A Message (Isa. 6:1-13)
There’s a lot to unfold and understand in Isaiah 6:1-13. I have categorized the chapter under four main headings: Conviction of a Servant (Isa. 6:1-5); Cleansing of a Servant (Isa. 6:6-7)…
Who is the One True Church?
There are many denominations that have declared themselves to be the "one true church": The Roman Catholic Church; the Orthodox Church; the Oriental Orthodox communion; and the Assyrian Church of the…
The She-Bear Gang - 2 Kings 2:23-24
2 Kings 2:23-24 From there Elisha went up to Bethel. As he was walking along the road, some youths came out of the town and jeered at him. Go on up, you baldhead! they said. Go on up, you baldhead!…
Muhammad and Machmaddim - Song of Songs 5:16
Song of Songs 5:16 "His mouth is sweetness itself; he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, this is my friend, daughters of Jerusalem." The phrase "altogether lovely" is the Hebrew word…
Introduction to the Prophetic Books
Introduction to the Prophetic Books Arrangement of Books The books of Isaiah through Malachi (with the exceptions of Lamentations and Daniel) correspond to the section of the Hebrew canon known as…
Does "all Scripture" in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 mean both testaments?
Thank you for your question. I'm persuaded that the preponderance of the evidence below reveals beyond any reasonable doubt that Paul is referring to both the New and Old Testament Scripture in his…
What About Hebrews 11:3?
Let me begin by saying that your question has been pondered by many a Bible scholar, theologian, and scientist too. While some may disagree, here are some of my personal thoughts and those of a few…
Overview of the Book of 2 Chronicles
Overview of the Books of 1 & 2 Chronicles Note: The Overviews for 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles are identical. Author: The author is unknown. Purpose: To direct the restoration of the Kingdom after…
Invoking God's Presence
You've raised several different points: 1. The Holy Spirit indwells believers and God is omnipresent. The Holy Spirit did not indwell old covenant believers. Yes, the Holy Spirit indwells believers…
Is it Possible Not to Sin?
1 John 3:6-9 (KJV) Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous…