Are you a fan of the book of Ephesians? I am. I love the promises of God found there, and I find security in knowing that God has so "sealed us up" that we cannot get loose from His redemptive power if we have truly entered into a salvation experience with Jesus Christ our Lord. …
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The Untold News about Israel
Yesterday we discussed God's covenant with Israel. As you know, God first initiated the covenant with Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3, where he promised land and descendents through Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. However, pay close attention to the last phrase of both verse 2 and verse 3: 2 And I will make you a great nation, And …
A Brief Look at Jewish History: The Modern Period
Have you ever wondered how Judaism got its start, or what makes it different today than in its infancy? As Christians, do we understand how to rightly relate to the Jewish people, with whom we share our roots? Over the past few days I have tried to provide helpful insight to that line of …
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A Brief Look at Jewish History: The Period of Rabbinic Judaism
Welcome back! We are examining Jewish history in an effort to understand foundational tenants of the faith, and how we, as Christians, may rightly appreciate and relate to the Jewish people. This is the third part, following: A Brief Look at Jewish History: An Introduction A Brief Look at Jewish History: The Period before and …
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