As I sat in the office of the Minister of Evangelism of one of the largest and best-known churches in the United States the discussion turned to the Millennium. When asked what he believed he responded, “I am a pro-pan-mill.” Initially, I was confused by his statement. Then it dawned on me. He was […]
Israel: The Sign of the Times
The billboard was the most controversial the city center had seen in years, and maybe ever. People had a myriad of opinions on its purpose and message. The message was brief – “It IS Coming!” Some thought it was a hoax. Sure, they recognized the reality of the billboard’s message, but these people believed […]
CHRISTMAS IN LIGHT OF JEWISH SENSITIVITY
Excitement was in the air as the crowd started to grow. It was a Friday night. The guest speaker was a man with outstanding credentials and exemplary speaking skills. My wife and I were blessed to be a part of this evening coming together. The occasion was the first public meeting of a new […]
Psalm 110
Of all the Messianic Psalms perhaps none surpasses the glory and magnificence of Psalm 110. This brief psalm of seven verses takes us from the heights of the divine and human nature of the Messianic king, to his ministry as a priest after the order of the mysterious king/priest Melchizedek, to the splendor […]
Is Israel God’s Elect Nation?
As the sands of time unfalteringly continue their flow, so is the history of the Jewish people. Week after week, year after year, century after century the people of Israel march on. No Pharaohs or Fuhrers, Crusaders or Muslims, persecutions or pogroms could wipe them out. Greater nations have arisen. Stronger powers have graced the […]
THE ABRAHAMIC COVENANT
The student of Scripture is confronted with a maze of ideas when trying to understand the Bible. It can be a daunting task to decipher which religious understanding is the correct understanding of Scripture. Fortunately, God has given to the student of Scripture a framework for interpreting the Word of God. This framework is the […]
THE FOUR POWER BASES OF ANTICHRIST’S RUL
Tyrants have graced the world’s stage oftentimes throughout history. Some have been world rulers whose ruthlessness knew no bounds. Nebuchadnezzar was the king of the Babylonian empire and ruled for 43 years. He was known as “the wicked one.” He made a covenant with the king of Judah and when convenient, broke the covenant and […]
THE SON OF MAN
A common refrain throughout the Word of God is the term Son of man. In the Old Testament the term is used almost exclusively of the prophet Ezekiel. In the New Testament the term is used exclusively of Jesus with one possible exception. Son of man is used no less than 192 times in the entire Bible – […]
ELIJAH AND PASSOVER
With anticipation the young children look toward the door of the home. It is the time of the Passover Seder when a child goes to the door of the house, opens it, and looks outside to see if Elijah will join us for this Seder. The hope for many of the children is very real. […]
PSALM 24
In the pursuit of everyday life, mankind is oblivious to the sovereignty of the divine King of kings. The world, and its problems, seems to continually turn with no answers to the dilemmas of life. Islamic terrorism, the cultural and philosophical divide between liberals and conservatives, and economic crises nationally and individually are just some […]