Filed under Biblical Eschatology

The Bride of Christ – Is Not the Church, Solely

Introduction For many years it has been commonly taught that the “Bride of Christ” is synonymous with the “Body of Christ,” which is the church (1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 4:12), and therefore the two references refer to the same thing.  We should remember Christ’s Words: “You make void the word of God by your traditions … Continue reading »

Perspective

Introduction Noting that I have not written anything in the last 16 days, I am currently attempting to write 3 important articles, provocative; yet more important hopefully insightful concerning Biblical doctrine. At some future date I will write an article concerning November 6. I am glad to read what Rocky wrote (Thoughts after the election) concerning that which … Continue reading »

An Amazing Old Testament Prophecy ~ Genesis Five

How One Approaches God’s Word Many Christians believe in the inerrancy of the Bible, but don’t believe in the sufficiency of it.  The majority of Christians today believe in the inerrancy of the Bible,1 as written in the original languages in the original texts.  Many believers who hold to a literal interpretation are ostracized for … Continue reading »

The Rapture ~ Compare & Contrast

Introduction (05/10/2013 – A Total Revision) In examining the doctrine of the Rapture of the church, perhaps most convincing is when one takes the Bible and compares and contrasts Scriptures which describes events which according to components cannot be one event, but two; those of the Rapture as compared to those of the Second Coming of … Continue reading »

We Are Not to Tarry Until Christ’s Return, We Are to Occupy

                                                                               TARRY VS. OCCUPY                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           While it is rhetorically correct to state that believers are to “tarry” until Jesus returns (This is not the Second Coming – it is an interesting to do a word study on the word, “return,” you will never find Jesus referring to the Second Coming as Him … Continue reading »

The Jewish Wedding

At the moment spending some time just looking at the present world situation, I’m sure I’m not the only one that recognizes the remaining time is obviously short and our redemption draws nigh. I’m just going to share a small bit of insight into the Jewish wedding ceremony and how it connects to us ( … Continue reading »

Crowns ~ The Five Spoken About In God’s Word

Introduction Contextual analysis is the science of studying biblical words according to the context in which they exist within God’s Word as opposed to our current usage of them.  One of the benefits of recognizing all the different applications of a particular word is gained in understanding the nuances and peculiarities that a word may … Continue reading »

Parables & Israel Calling on Jesus

Introduction The use of parables has been misunderstood or miss-taught for over 2000 years.  The meaning of the Greek word for parable (Greek: parabole) is “similitude,” which literally means: “to lay alongside,” indicating a parallel story to a truth that is being communicated.  It is not the same as the understanding in the English language concerning comparisons … Continue reading »