Posted January 3rd, 2009 in Uncategorized
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Please Read This Important Information. Next to the clean new look, the thing you’ll like best is the way our site is now so much easier to navigate and search. All posts, whether an article or the answer to a question, are listed on the home page with the newest first so it’s easier to browse down to find any you’ve missed. And that’s not all. Continue Reading…
Posted January 3rd, 2009 in Ikvot ha'Mashiach
This Week’s feature Article by Jack Kelley
Although he wrote during the period of 740 to 700 BC, Isaiah is the prophet most often quoted in the New Testament. He was a prophet to the Southern Kingdom at the same time as Hosea, Amos and Micah. Isaiah was of the tribe of Judah, and according to Rabbinic tradition was closely related to several Kings. He was part of the aristocratic class and may have been raised in the King’s palace in Jerusalem. Often called the greatest of Israel’s writing prophets, Isaiah’s book is exceeded in length only by the Psalms and (just barely) Jeremiah. As the Bible has 66 books Isaiah has 66 chapters, The first 39 of them, equal to the books of the Old Testament, speak of judgment. The last 27, the number of New Testament books, focus on reconciliation and redemption. It’s true that chapter breaks didn’t come along until much later but it’s interesting that even in its form, the Book of Isaiah is a model of God’s word in total. Continue Reading…
Posted January 1st, 2009 in My Thoughts
Opinion by Jack Kelley
Several financial editorials I’ve read lately have mentioned how happy everyone is to say goodbye to 2008, as if they believe it’s all over now and 2009 will be different. As we step gingerly into the new year most people can only hope that’s true, because nobody can say for certain. No expert can tell you how deep our financial pit really is. Continue Reading…
Posted January 5th, 2009 in Ask a Bible Teacher
Q. I asked Christ to come into my life over 33 years ago and for the first 30 years I never doubted that I was His. Now that it appears we may be nearing the time of the end, I’ve been fearful that I’m not saved for some reason. I’ve always been a believer in once saved, always saved, so why these fears and doubts? Is it the enemy messing with me or could it be that I’ve not spent regular time with the Lord in recent years or what? I know we can’t rely on feelings, but it’s very unsettling to doubt my salvation after so many years of feeling totally secure. Please advise. Continue Reading…
Posted January 5th, 2009 in Ask a Bible Teacher
Q. There has been a lot of talk about the Isaiah 17 scenario but I was wondering if the “Burden of Moab” in Isaiah 15:1,2 could not be included in the Isaiah 17 and Psalm 83 war? I think the Moab area would be included in this conflict as well. Any comments or thoughts would be deeply appreciated. Continue Reading…
Posted January 5th, 2009 in Ask a Bible Teacher
Q. Thank you again for your web site and the time you take to answer questions. I was Reading an article about why this man who is well educated considers the KJV to be the only Bible version that is accurate. I know you also use the NIV besides the KJV when you have written your articles. I would like to know what you think about what this man said about the KJV being the only accurate Bible version. Continue Reading…
Posted January 4th, 2009 in Ask a Bible Teacher
Q. We know from the “sheep and goats” judgment that only “saved” humans will enter into the Kingdom. By “saved”, I mean those who accepted Jesus’ sacrifice as payment for their sins, and survived the Great Tribulation. In addition, we will have resurrected Old Testament saints and The Church. Continue Reading…
Posted January 4th, 2009 in Ask a Bible Teacher
Q. Is willful sin the same as practicing sin? If not, then what is the difference? Continue Reading…
Posted January 4th, 2009 in Ask a Bible Teacher
Q. I recently read an intelligence report claiming that the US has a long term policy of abandoning Israel, in spite of what we hear. If the US turns its back on Israel, that means it will be judged by God. My question is, will the Lord protect the Church in America, or will the righteous be destroyed with the wicked? May God have mercy on us! Continue Reading…
