In the last two article on this subject, we covered the importance of child-bearing in the Old Covenant from the perspective of the Ethiopian Eunuch and the question the Sadducees had about the resurrection. Today, I wanted to share with… Read More »He Went on His way Rejoicing (Part 3)
Why did the Eunuch go on his way rejoicing? Because the time had finally come when even eunuchs would be given a name “better than that of sons and daughters” (Isaiah 56:3-5). In others words, while they weren’t able to… Read More »He Went on His Way Rejoicing (part 2)
When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away; and the eunuch no longer saw him, but went on his way rejoicing. Acts 8:39 When reading the Bible, the most “obvious” conclusion is… Read More »He Went on His Way Rejoicing (part 1)
1 and 2 John go together well. 1 John serves as an extended discussion of what is only briefly discussed in 2 John. 1 John was written to the early church to warn them about a group of people who… Read More »3 John’s Relationship to 1 and 2 John
As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.… Read More »A Few Thoughts on John’s Baptism
Nebuchadnezzar was king over wherever the sons of men, beast of the fields, or birds of the sky dwell. His dominion reached to the sky and went to the end of the earth. At least, that’s according to Daniel in… Read More »Nebuchadnezzar and the Judgement of the Nations
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:15 Jesus commanded His disciples to go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Preaching the gospel to… Read More »Nebuchadnezzar and the Great Commission
When Jesus’ disciples asked if they could sit with Him on thrones “in His glory,” they were asking if they could sit with Him “in His kingdom.” We can take this observation and use it to clarify other passages that… Read More »In His Glory = In His Kingdom
Have you ever read a book on harmonizing the gospels? The author puts all four gospel accounts into one book in one consistent timeline. Other books seek to resolve “contradictions” between accounts to uphold the integrity of the accounts of… Read More »The Disharmony of the Gospels
Ok, let’s preface this because now I realize people might get mad. You see, in my reread through the Bible, I was paying attention to the identity of the “Servant” in Isaiah, and it seemed pretty obvious to me it… Read More »The Suffering Servant and the Righteous Remnant