Category Archives: Thoughts on scripture

The Critics of Islam Were Right: An Apology to Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Sam Harris, Bill Maher and Other So-Called Islamophobes


Eye opening information and critique.

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Killing Christians: persecution of Christians is worse than ever, so why is the Church growing?


Even in the midst of persecution, the church is growing. He is coming soon! Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog >> Join me for a discussion of Christian persecution in the Mideast during a special simulcast on April 19th. We are living … Continue reading

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Why was the beggar Lazarus in Abraham’s bosom?


Having made the post about Judas Iscariot, my father approaches me and says, I read your post about Judas. It was somewhat long, but tell me this: Why was the beggar Lazarus in Abraham’s bosom? The question was a little … Continue reading

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Judas, is he lost forever?


Jesus made a statement about Judas that we Christians seem to feel is very damming. If those words are to be understood as they stand, and they are the verdict, then he is gone forever; what if we really do … Continue reading

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Israeli scholar says 1st century Jews awaited Messiah who would die & rise again. Argues “third day resurrection” an idea that pre-dates Jesus.


Just ponder the opener to the blog. Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog “The Messiah Before Jesus: The Suffering Servant of the Dead Sea Scrolls,” a fascinating book by Dr. Israel Knohl of Hebrew University. This is the week of Passover, the … Continue reading

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What is the most controversial prophecy in the Hebrew Bible, and why read it at Passover?


I need to give this some thought. I have often made assumptions, only to have to change course later on. Joel Rosenberg’s writings are almost prophetic, but always insightful. Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog The Great Isaiah Scroll on display at … Continue reading

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Some thoughts on my pastor’s recent “teaching” and what I know and see in Revelation 6:2


Understanding Revelation and end times events are not that difficult. By allowing scripture to define or explain other passages, we find an explanation of the rider of Revelation 6:2 by looking at Zechariah 1:8-12. Continue reading

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Are there prophets in the New Testament church?


I am reminded – far too often – that my blogs are long. Although, it grieves me, I reduced ten pages down to two. What I am doing is answering a question in my mind and hopefully yours, about the … Continue reading

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Rak Chazak Amats!


Originally posted on The Warrior Anointing:
Be strong and of a good courage! Rak Chazak Amats! Deuteronomy 31:6-8 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them:for the Lord thy God, he it is that…

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Blood Moons, and how they might affect me.


I purchased John Hagee’s book, Four Blood Moons – Something Is About To Change, after watching Pastor Hagee and three prophecy teachers on TBN recently. Several gave Pastor John’s book the thumbs up, and I felt like I wanted a singular … Continue reading

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