The Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of Heaven? The phrase “the Kingdom of God” is synonymous with “the Kingdom of Heaven.” Some writers in the Bible simply prefer one over the other; it is not meant to designate two different concepts or...
What Does the Lord’s Prayer Really Say About Forgiveness? When you pray, be careful what you pray—I’m serious, be very careful. In the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples (also called “The Lord’s Prayer” or the “Our Father”), one...
An Example of Obedience in the Life of Joseph Four times, Joseph received instructions from God: An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and instructed him to go ahead and marry Mary. [Matthew 1:20] Later, an angel spoke to Joseph in a dream...
Video Review: Time Changer Reviewed by Peter DeHaan Time Changer cleverly contrasts the moral conditions in the United States circa 1890 with those of today, by allowing upright Bible teacher Russell Carlisle to transport himself from the 19th...
Are You an Alien—Or Do You Belong Here? The Bible sometimes calls the followers of Jesus, aliens*. This seems like a strange and insulting label. An alien is someone who doesn’t belong, an outsider.In common usage, an alien is from another...
Jesus was Jewish Jesus was a Jew. That statement catches many Christians (that is, followers of Jesus) off guard. It is easy to label Jesus, since he is the impetus for Christianity, as a Christian, even though his time spent on earth was as a...
Several readers have asked for photos of our daughter’s wedding. Here is one of the bride and groom, flanked by my wife and I, along with Dan and his betrothed.
Are You a Wise Guy? Are you wise? Do you possess wisdom? According to The Free Dictionary, Wisdom is “The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; insight; common sense; good judgment” peace loving always gentle willing to...
The Curtain in the Temple was Torn in Two The “Holy of Holies” (also called “the Most Holy Place” or “the Holiest of all”) was the innermost part of the tabernacle and later, the temple. It was so sacred that only the high priest could enter it...
Sarah Laughs at God In Genesis 18:10-15 we read the amazing story of Sarah being promised a son in her old age. When she hears this, she laughs—I would to; it seems preposterous (but for an all-powerful God, nothing is impossible). In fact God...
