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The Life is in the Blood —

The physical and spiritual importance of blood.

The Life is in the Blood —

The physical and spiritual importance of blood.

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One of the most powerful evidences that the Bible is divinely inspired is its scientific accuracy. As Dr. Henry Morris wrote, “There are many unexpected scientific truths that have lain hidden within its pages for thousands of years, only to be recognized and appreciated in recent times. These principles are
Sacredness and the Day of Atonement —

What do sacred people and sacred space have to do with our atonement?

Sacredness and the Day of Atonement —

What do sacred people and sacred space have to do with our atonement?

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Reading about the Day of Atonement in the book of Leviticus brings up all sorts of questions for us in the twenty first century. The idea of sacred space, or holy space, is not a regular feature of today’s Christian worship, but it clearly was to ancient Israel. So how
Leviticus: Literal and Typological —

How Leviticus posed challenges to first century Jews and Christians.

Leviticus: Literal and Typological —

How Leviticus posed challenges to first century Jews and Christians.

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Though central to the law,[1] Leviticus posed a number of challenges for first century Jews and Christians alike. For one thing, after the sacking of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Jewish temple in AD 70 by the Romans, how on earth were Jews possibly supposed to carry on with
On Sacrifices —

A quick look at the early history of sacrifices in the first five books of the Bible.

On Sacrifices —

A quick look at the early history of sacrifices in the first five books of the Bible.

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In the ancient Near East, religious sacrifices were extremely common. They were offered to various deities and consisted of valuable consumable resources like animals, grains, drink and oil, as well as culturally prized items like incense, clothing, jewelry, precious metals and stones. When thinking of the Bible, most readers will
Desert Demon —

What is the meaning of the Hebrew word "Azazel", traditionally translated as ‘scapegoat’?

Desert Demon —

What is the meaning of the Hebrew word "Azazel", traditionally translated as ‘scapegoat’?

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One of the most important and critical elements in Christian theology is atonement. Atonement refers to the covering over or removal of sin for the purpose of reconciling sinful human beings with a holy and righteous God (a God Who cannot tolerate sin) and interestingly, “More than half of the