Jesus never attempted to answer the taunts and insults that flowed to him on the cross. He did, however, speak words that revealed his thoughts. They tell us of his love and care for others in the midst of his own dire circumstances; of his comprehensive knowledge of Scripture and how it…
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Scripture is significant in its silences no less than in the information conveyed. The common run of biographers would have given us a mass of detail about the early years of Christ; the four evangelists are strikingly reticent. We are grateful to Matthew and Luke for their nativity narrat…
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A reader seeks an explanation of the text of Ecclesiastes 7:16: “Be not righteous over much: neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?”
A superficial reading of this verse presents the apparent problem. Is the writer seriously suggesting that God’s servants should re…
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Introductory note
In this chapter the prophet continues his impassioned appeal for his people to be delivered. Could there not be another Sinai-like manifestation that would convert Israel and bring judgment on the nations? Isaiah acknowledges the unique blessings prepared for those who wait for …
Isaiah 64: “Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens.” Read More »
Part VIII–IX–The Law Cannot Annul or Vary the Promise
Paul concluded the previous section by declaring that Christ had accepted the curse of the Law, in order to redeem us from it. This action cleared the way for the next step in God’s purpose: “that the blessing of Abraham mi…
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Do the Differences Matter?
Much has been written by textual critics on the corruption and ‘restoration’ of the Scriptures, particularly of the New Testament text1. This has been alluded to in the previous article. This corruption happened within the established Church with all its hereti…
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For he was a good man, and he was filled with the Holy Spirit and with faith,” says Acts 11:24. Previously, we noted that Barnabas had been sent to the Antioch ecclesia to investigate and assist in their development by creating a bridge of trust and fellowship with the Jerusalem ecclesia. …
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Lawful and right
Simultaneously with the call of Jeremiah in Jerusalem to judgment and justice discussed in the second article in this series, we find Ezekiel with the captives in Babylon. For some unclear reason, in the book of Ezekiel, the King James Version translates “judgment and just…
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Returning to Egypt
Moses was not just a leader because God chose him; he clearly saw himself as a leader on behalf of Israel. In this study we will see Moses representing Israel before Pharaoh and before God both to help and forgive. The very fact of his presence in Egypt again after 40 year…
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Introductory note
In Isaiah 63 there is a complete change of theme from chapters 61 and 62; whereas these chapters speak eloquently of the rewards of obedience, the chapter before us presents a deliberate contrast – we learn about the judgments upon the heedless nations.
Isaiah 63:1–6 pict…
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