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On doctrine and interpretation ––– understanding and harmonizing Scripture to form a coherent picture of the world and God. On the nature of God, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, creation, sin, prophecy, angels, salvation and more.

Seven Letters to Seven Churches —

Provincial. Public. Personal. Prophetic.

Seven Letters to Seven Churches —

Provincial. Public. Personal. Prophetic.

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Although most if not all number the New Testament epistles at twenty-one, it could be said that there are seven more epistles because Revelation 2-3 contain seven letters from Jesus Christ Himself to seven churches in Asia—the churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia,
Nephesh Chayyah —

What is the standard of life according to the Bible?

Nephesh Chayyah —

What is the standard of life according to the Bible?

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It’s alive! Or is it? Actually, much of what is considered biologically alive today is not necessarily considered alive Biblically. Throughout the Old Testament, the Hebrew term nephesh chayyah (נפש חיה), meaning “living creature” or “living soul”, is used only to describe animals and humans
Breath of the Wild —

Is there life beyond the grave or will we share the same fate as the animals?

Breath of the Wild —

Is there life beyond the grave or will we share the same fate as the animals?

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Although the Bible clearly teaches from the beginning that every human being is made unique in the image of God and that the soul of each human lives on after physical death, “the preacher” in Ecclesiastes, seems to present a very naturalistic view. In Ecclesiastes
Schools of the Prophets —

Who were they and what does the Bible say about them?

Schools of the Prophets —

Who were they and what does the Bible say about them?

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From the time of the prophet and priest Samuel, God’s prophets “gathered into groups known as schools of prophets or sons of prophets. Experienced prophets were mentors for younger ones, and they lived and worked together in the Lord’s service.”[1] These apprentice prophets were called
My Son Onesimus —

How the Apostle Paul's ministry focused on breaking down social walls.

My Son Onesimus —

How the Apostle Paul's ministry focused on breaking down social walls.

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Undoubtedly, one of the most significant conversions of all time was Saul of Tarsus, a highly educated and staunch Pharisaical Jew and a “Hebrew of Hebrews” (Philippians 3:5). Though, he would be the last person ever imagined to convert to Christianity, his dramatic encounter with