Bible Study Lessons
I recently noticed that my post on Genesis 1-3 has been one of my more popular posts. The post is essentially a list of the main points in Genesis 1-3. I think this shows that making things as simple as possible is helpful. It may also shows the popularity of the Bible’s opening chapters. Here … Read more
While reading the book of Isaiah I had a revelation. Isaiah repeatedly talks about Jerusalem, also called Zion, but in many places, he could not be talking about the earthly city in Israel. The descriptions simply don’t fit any manmade place. We know, however, what Isaiah was describing from other places in the Bible. Isaiah … Read more
After 2,000 years scholars are still uncovering biblical treasures. For example, in Rethinking the Atonement, David Moffitt conveys important insights on the concept of atonement in Scripture. What is atonement? An atoning sacrifice is an offering or sacrifice that restores our broken relationship with God. The Sacrificial Process in Leviticus Throughout the essays in his … Read more
Pentecostal Christianity is exploding. It is the fastest growing segment of Christianity, especially in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. But Wikipedia goes further, “Pentecostalism is believed to be the fastest-growing religious movement in the world.” According to the World Christian Encyclopedia, when linked with Charismatic Christianity, the total number of adherents is more than 600 … Read more
The book of Isaiah is miraculous. Although Isaiah lived seven centuries before Christ, through the Spirit he records details of the life, suffering, death, and even resurrection of Christ. Even critical scholars acknowledge that Isaiah lived long before Christ. The Isaiah Scroll found among the Dead Sea Scrolls dates to at least 100 BC. Many … Read more