Grace and wisdom of the ages from the 66 books of the Bible, by 40 authors, over 2200 years, in 3 languages, on 3 continents, with 1 divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth
The account of Balaam in Numbers 22–24 is one of the most remarkable narratives in the Old Testament. A pagan diviner is summoned by a fearful king to curse Israel, Continue ReadingBalaam Teaches the Theology of Blessings for Israel (A Biblical Study of Numbers 22–24)
God did not give Israel feast days as mere religious folklore or cultural tradition. Leviticus 23 calls them “feasts of the LORD” and “holy convocations” (Leviticus 23:2-4). In other words, Continue ReadingChrist in the Feasts (A Scripture-Centered Study of Leviticus 23 and God’s Redemptive Program)
The biblical framework of “dispensationalism,” especially in its classic forms, has fallen out of favor in many academic and denominational circles. Seminaries that once taught it widely have shifted toward Continue ReadingIs Dispensationalism Still a Good Framework for Understanding the Bible?
Few subjects in Scripture generate more discussion, misunderstanding, or theological confusion than the future of Israel. From Genesis to Revelation, God reveals a coherent, unfolding plan in which Israel occupies Continue ReadingThe Bible Prophesizes the Future of Israel
This question about the fourth commandment is important, and many sincere believers wrestle with it. Below I will move slowly and methodically, showing from Scripture why Christians may worship on Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Fourth Commandment, the Sabbath, and Sunday Worship