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Slavery in the Bible – Does God Condone Slavery?

...delivered Israel from that slavery. So we know that this type of slavery certainly does not have God’s approval (Exodus 6:6). God would not need to “deliver” a people from something that is not sinful and wrong. So God gives guidelines on one from of slavery, seemingly approving of it to a certain extent, while condemning another form of slavery and delivering His people from it. Herein lies the seed of the confusion. Some innocently read the Bible and don’t realize this, but most who bring this topic up are skeptics just looking for a reason to discredit the Bible. They do not realize, or willingly suppress the fact, that the type of slavery that God g...

Palm Sunday and the End Times

...nation of Israel. Jesus returned as King, and the Church began to spread the Good News of His Kingdom to the world. This is something we must continue to do until the consummation of the ages and final judgement comes upon the whole world. In the second letter of Peter, the Church then, as well as now, are encouraged in this waiting period before the judgement which will come “like a thief in the night”. The visitation of God for judgement in AD 70 was predicated by signs which Jesus told his disciples to be watchful for (e.g. in Matt. 24), the final judgement will come unexpectedly so we are to live accordingly: 2 Peter 3:8–13But do not ignore this one...

Melchizedek to Jesus: The Divine Thread of Bread and Wine

...marks the Israelites’ deliverance from Egyptian bondage, involving the sacrifice of a spotless lamb and the eating of unleavened bread and bitter herbs. God commanded that this meal be observed annually as a lasting ordinance (Exodus 12:14). The blood of the lamb, smeared on the doorposts, protected the Israelites from the plague of the firstborn. The Passover meal, with its elements of bread and wine, pointed forward to a greater deliverance. It wasn’t just a historical commemoration but a foreshadowing of the ultimate Passover lamb, Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice would bring deliverance from the bondage of sin. The elements of the meal — bread and wi...

Ancient Amulet Rewrites History Of Christianity In Europe

...Times of Israel New York Post: “Ancient inscription is new evidence of early Christianity” Independent.co.uk article on Frankfurt silver amulet An 1800-year-old silver amulet found in a grave is rewriting the history of Christianity — The Economic Times Frankfurt silver inscription — Wikipedia Maternus of Cologne — Wikipedia...

Implications Of The Frankfurt Silver Amulet: Insights Into Early Christian Practice And Belief

...ets | The Israel Museum, Jerusalem Ancient “curse” amulet drastically changes perspective on Biblical dating | The Sacred Faith: Timeless Truths for Modern Minds Ancient Amulet Rewrites History Of Christianity In Europe | The Sacred Faith: Timeless Truths for Modern Minds Frankfurt am Main | Germany, History, Population, Points of Interest, & Facts | Britannica  ...

How Old Was Jesus When He Died? A Fresh Look At The Historical Clues

...ng across Israel and how that became a big issue for the ruling Pharisees as his fame grew. Why This Matters In many ways, it doesn’t. Jesus’ death and resurrection are not dependent on whether he was 33 or 40. But this kind of historical inquiry helps us: Appreciate how long Jesus likely spent among the people Recognise the careful timing of God’s plan and the time he gave to proclaiming the coming Kingdom Demonstrate that Jesus fulfilled some aspect of the Law regarding the age one becomes a priest Theologically demonstrates, as Irenaeus said, that Jesus “sanctified” each stage of life, showing he lived the full human experience See how Sc...