Pastor's Blog
Things that I think about and find interesting enough to share.
Jerusalem (814 times, Joshua 10:1,3) Jebusi (Joshua 18:16,28) Jebus (Judges 10:10-11; 1 Chron. 11:4-5) Zion (152 times, 1 Kings 8:1; Zech.9:13) The City of David (2 Samuel 5:7) Salem (Genesis 14:18; Psalm 76:2; Hebrews 7) Ariel (Isaiah 29:1) The city of God (Psalm 46:4) The city of the Great King (Psalm 48:2) The city of … Read more
A strange mistranslation in the AV has confused many in their desire to understand the prophetic Scriptures. The expression, “the end of the world,” found in Matt. 13:39, 40, 49; 24:3; 28:20; Heb. 9:26 does not refer to the world at all in the original text. It is rather, “the end of the age,” the … Read more
God knows that men are incapable of planning their own lives, Jer. 10:23; Isa. 53:6. Only He knows the future, Isa. 46:9, 10. Therefore He promises to direct the paths of believers whose trust in Him is sincere, exclusive and complete, Prov. 3:5, 6. Christians may “prove” His good will by presenting their bodies to … Read more
***This article was written BEFORE World War 1 and World War 2*** The wars of the Lord are prominent in the OT, Num. 21:14, when God helped His ancient people against their enemies, 1 Sam. 17:47; 1 Chr. 5:22. “The captain of the Lord’s host,” Josh. 5:15; 23:10, led the armies of Israel. Even the … Read more
The Bible presents a threefold division of temptation. We read of “the lust of the flesh,” or the desire to enjoy; “the lust of the eyes,” or the desire to obtain; “the pride of life,” or the desire to accomplish, 1 John 2:16. Each refers to an area of normal, Godgiven desire, which can become … Read more