Category Archives: Genesis

A commentary on John 1:45-46. We have found Him of whom Moses in the Law and also the Prophets wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph


 As I read my Bible, especially the gospels, I find that I am frequently lost as I try to put the narratives into a chronological order (it is not mandatory to have things in a tight, chronological order, but I … Continue reading

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The galactic size and impact of God. John 1:3. Commentary on the book of John.


The content explores the divine nature and presence of Jesus Christ, affirming His central role in creation as indicated in John 1:3. It highlights instances in the Old Testament where God manifests physically, suggesting these appearances, called Theophanies, are representations of Jesus. The discussion includes examples involving Adam, Eve, Hagar, and Moses. Continue reading

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In the beginning, when God created the universe. A continuing commentary on the Gospel of John 1:1-3.


The content explores the beginning of the universe from a theological perspective, engaging with questions about God’s existence prior to creation. It discusses the chronology of humanity, particularly focusing on interpretations of scripture regarding Adam and Eve. The author reflects on the nature of Christ and the complexity of understanding divinity within the context of both Jewish tradition and New Testament revelations. Continue reading

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Understanding the Great Sign of Revelation 12:1


 Yes, I know, I haven’t posted for some time now. Excuses, I have none, but life certainly gets in the way, and I went through a dry spell. Revelation 12:1 NASB A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with … Continue reading

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Young earth or old earth, is it worth the fight?


At a time when we may be sitting at the edge of the church’s removal from earth, it seems strange to ask the question, “Are we dealing with a young earth or an old one?” Science, with its ties to … Continue reading

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Here’s a brief diversion from Matthew 24: Two of the most common actions in today’s world are violence and cursing.


Two of the most common actions we see on the news today are associated with the words curse and violence. Have you ever wondered where those two words originated? Well, the word curse comes from the Hebrew word ‘âlâh, and yes, it sounds just like … Continue reading

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A layman’s commentary on Matthew 24, verses 36 -38. As it was in the days of Noah.


 Previously, I covered Matthew 24:36, where Jesus, in speaking to His disciples, said, “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” I spoke about how this directive … Continue reading

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Adam and the beginnings of sin. Genesis 1-3.


Let’s begin this study with what I consider “the beginning.” Genesis 1:1 says, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” This statement opens our look into Genesis, but there is a difficulty, and it is this: “The … Continue reading

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A layman’s commentary on Matthew 24, verses 16 – 28. Let those in Judea flee to the mountains.


We are now in chapter five of my Layman’s commentary on Matthew 24, and we are in the section identified by the publishers as the, Abomination of Desolation. Matthew 24:15 tells us this – “Therefore when you see the ‘ABOMINATION … Continue reading

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An interruption of the layman’s commentary of Matthew 24. Let’s talk about the age of the earth from a Biblical point of view.


We had a house guest recently, and I try not to overwhelm them with my deep dives into scripture. But a family member had also stopped in, and that person instigated this conversation under the pretense of pointing out the … Continue reading

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