Years ago, a well-known comedian made the following statement in determining one's financial position: “When you go to work, if your name is on the outside of the building, you're rich. If your name is on your desk, you're middle-class. If your name is on your shirt, you're poor.” Living In A Class-Conscious Society We […]
The following nursery rhyme entitled, “For Want Of A Nail” reads: “For want of a nail, the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe, the horse was lost. For want of a horse, the rider was lost. For want of a rider, the battle was lost. For want of a battle, the kingdom was […]
The Sin of Idolatry (Part 1) When the word “idolatry” is mentioned, most religious folks probably call to mind a debunked religious system that is outdated and not generally practiced. Why ought the worshiper of God be concerned with the sin of idolatry? The truth is that there are many in the religious world today […]
In what sense will “all Israel” be saved in Romans 11:26? Does this refer to the church and the inclusion of both Jew and Gentile (vs. 25; cf. Acts 15:6-11; Gal. 6:15-16)? In Romans 11, Paul addresses the question that he sets forth in verse 1. “Has God cast away his people?” It was a […]
At the site of Dachau concentration camp near Munich, Germany, is a museum containing relics from the camp, as well as grim photos depicting the camp during the war years. There is a sign next to the exist that reads “THOSE WHO DO NOT LEARN FROM HISTORY ARE CONDEMNED TO REPEAT ITS MISTAKES.” This is […]
Moses gives the broad view of the people of the post-flood earth. This is introductory and essential to the understanding of the next chapters as Abraham is introduced. In Genesis 3:15 we read: Genesis 3:15 [ESV] I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise […]
In recent weeks we have been reminded of what nature can do as we have been reading and watching news of the tragedy on the Gulf Coast. New Orleans is almost totally wrecked and sitting in a liquid so foul it seems a crime to call it water. Bodies are still being found and the […]
After disembarking from the ark God commanded Noah to “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.” We should notice the enormity of this task. The activities of Noah’s household were limited to those that would promote the populating of the planet. Risky behavior would be regulated and lifestyles that provided protection (promotion of peaceful, […]
Verses 12-16 – Eliphaz discusses in these verses a vision, of sorts, that he has respecting this particular subject. Did Eliphaz really have such a vision and from where did it come?
Vs. 7 – This is Eliphaz key question to Job. Both Bildad and Zophar will echo this thought but in slightly different ways. The accusation against Job is obvious. “Job, you are obviously suffering a great deal and since we know that the righteous don’t suffer like this, you’ve obviously done something horribly sinful to […]
A querist asks, “Are we commanded to fast, just like we are to pray. Is this something that people have forgotten about doing because it is not practiced as often as it should nor is it taught?” Christians are not commanded to fast under the New Testament law of Christ. Early New Testament Christians did […]
In Revelation 2:6,15, we read about the “deeds” and the “doctrine” of the Nicolaitans. Just who were the Nicolaitans, what were their deeds, and what was their doctrine? The word, “Nicolaitans” means “destruction of people”. They were a sect or party of evil influence in early Christianity, especially in the seven churches of Asia (Revelation […]
A querist asks, “What are the biblical definitions of the terms, apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers, and their specific roles?” In this article, let us briefly explore these definitions in order to better identify these individuals and their roles in the church. Apostle – These men were (1) commissioned by Christ (Luke 6:13; Acts 9:15; […]
In an experimental laboratory, a frog was placed in a container of water. The water was heated at the rate of 0.036 of a degree per second. The frog did not notice the change. When the water finally reached 140 degrees, the frog died. But, he had not been aware of any change in temperature. […]
In 2 Corinthians 10:12, Paul tells his opponents that one way to correctly measure spiritual growth is to discontinue using worldly yardsticks, and begin using God’s yardstick (2 Corinthians 10:13). By the world’s measure, Paul seemed a failure, but in God’s eyes he was a glorious conqueror (Romans 8:31-39). In this article, let us briefly […]
In Habakkuk 2:20, God’s prophet wrote, “The Lord is in His holy temple. Let all the earth keep silence before Him” (KJV). In this passage, the prophet is teaching respect for the authority of the God of Heaven. The Lord being in His holy temple is a reference to His authority and the place of […]
In the 1980s there was a series of movies called “Back to the Future” starring Michael J. Fox. In these movies, the main character, Marty McFly, had a special car that could travel into the past and future. In the second movie on a trip to the future, Marty allowed his nemesis, Biff Tannen (played […]
In this chapter, Eliphaz begins his debate with Job. Eliphaz questions Job’s character and innocence. Eliphaz then proceeds to find Job guilty of some unnamed sin because of the great amount of suffering Job is enduring. Vs 1-2, Eliphaz begins to speak to Job. Evidently Job’s complaints in the previous chapter have moved him to […]
Please open your Bibles to Job 3:1-10. Job chapter one (three?) continues to be introductory in nature. Job is now in the midst of his sufferings. He and his friends have been silent for a period of seven days. But now Job gives voice to his sufferings. After Job’s friends question why Job would do […]