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The Deity of Christ in the Gospel of Matthew - Part 1

...ther, the Old Testament states that it is Jehovah who will save Israel from their sins, Israel being the group most naturally understood to be “his people” in verse 21 contextually (in both historical and religious contexts of the writing of Matthew and the events themselves). That Jehovah himself will save Israel from their sins is a common theme found in texts such as; Psalm 130:7-8 “Israel, wait for the Lord; For with the Lord there is mercy, And with Him is abundant redemption. And He will redeem Israel from all his guilty deeds.” And significantly; Isaiah 43:11“I, only I, am the Lord, and there is no saviour besides Me Some may object...

The Coming of Jesus: The Olivet Discourse – Part 1

...Hello again, it's been a while since I've wrote anything, and longer since getting back to this series on the Second Coming of Jesus. This isn't for lack of motivation, but rather because this is such a huge topic that I've been reading and thinking about this next part for a very long time to make sure I know what I'm saying, and am well read enough to do the topic justice. Having said that, there will always be far more to say on this than I can give time for here, but I hope to give enough of an overview to expound this prophecy faithfully without being too technical as to cause confusion! You can also catch up on the previous parts...

The Coming of Jesus: Revelation Fulfilled?

...vily from Old Testament prophetic writings. Not only that, but the believer’s it was addressed to were expected to understand this letter just by it being read to them in their churches, as we can see from Rev 1:3 – Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and who keep what is written in it; for the time is near.   And so, we must try to interpret it in the same manner that the original audience would have understood it, with all of the historical circumstances and context that they were living in and through. It might also be worth noting here, more for informations sake than anything, that Revelat...

That Ancient Faith is Expanding!

...o do with Old Testament prophecy and its links into the New Testament, the Incarnation (briefly) and the Second Coming and what we have to look forward to (or worry about). Stay tuned for updates, I'll post some more information soon when there's something more solid to show. If you want to get some insider previews or maybe some advanced reading or snippets etc. then come on over to my Patreon and sign up. Members will get advanced access to any news and updates before anyone else, plus other bonuses! That's all for now, leave a comment if you have any queries or thoughts! ...

Was the omniscience of God a developed idea?

...ut other Old Testament verses do also come to mind that show the opposite. For example in Psalm 139:1-4: O Lord, you have searched me and known me.You know when I sit down and when I rise up;    you discern my thoughts from far away.You search out my path and my lying down,    and are acquainted with all my ways.Even before a word is on my tongue,    O Lord, you know it completely. Along with Job 21:22; Psalm 33:13-15; Psalm 90:8; 1 Chronicles 28:9; the view of God as knowing all we do, say and think becomes more apparent and the earlier passages from Genesis appear not to line up with this picture of God, as they do seem to suggest th...

Fasting: A spiritual and physical discipline

...The topic of fasting often comes up in online discussion groups that I'm a part of, more often in Protestant circles where the practice is more often sidelined in low churches. So let's take a look at the practice of fasting from a practical and historical view, as it seems to be a spiritual discipline which has been pushed aside in many churches today, with prayer, worship and bible reading taking more precedence in a Christian's life instead (not that those are bad things to do!). Why fast? There are many reasons to fast, and recent studies have shown a lot of health benefits that can be derived from fasting. But on the spiritual side of life, there are also...