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Introduction and Historical Setting for ElijahThe story of Elijah and the nation of Israel is heroic narrative built around the exploits of the main character, Elijah. It is the story of a man raised up by God in a time of conflict in his community, in a time of spiritual and... Read More →

1 Peter 2:24: “Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” Christendom espouses a range of views regarding healing – from “name it and claim it” to a dispensational view... Read More →

To better understand the causes and solutions for a hardened heart, it’s important to understand the broad biblical meaning of the word “heart.” The Bible considers the heart to be the hub of human personality, producing the things we would ordinarily ascribe to the “mind.” For... Read More →

Three significant realities of the resurrection: #1 reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ: the tomb #2 reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ: seen after death #3 reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ: fulfillment of 354 prophecies Read More →

Exodus 20:13: “Thou shalt not kill.” Without close study, the Bible can seem to give conflicting instructions on self-defense. There are numerous passages that speak of Christians being pacifistic (Proverbs 25:21, 22; Matthew 5:39; Romans 12:17). And yet there are many passages... Read More →

7 Divine Calls to the Christian from God 1.  The call to salvation                              ... Read More →

Revelation 22:6 – “And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.” While this chapter closes the book of Revelation, our text underscores the... Read More →

God’s desire is that all people repent and be saved (2 Peter 3:9). At the same time, Satan, the “father of lies” (John 8:44), deceives the very people who need to accept the truth. “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the... Read More →

“Darkness” in both the Old Testament (Hebrew: hasak [J;v’j]) and New Testament (Greek: skotos) is an evocative word. If light symbolizes God, darkness connotes everything that is anti-God: the wicked (Pr. 2:13-14; 1 Thess 5:4-7), judgment (Ex.  10:21; Mt.... Read More →

Hebrews 10:24, 25: And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Anyone may be excused for being... Read More →