The Woman in the Wilderness
Revelation 12 is like a much-anticipated boxing match. With a great deal of fanfare, the two fighters enter the arena. They position themselves on opposite sides of the ring as…
The Queen of Heaven
The book of Revelation creates more confusion than any other book in the New Testament. Even the title is often mistaken (it's Revelation, singular not Revelations, plural). This blog has…
The Kingdom of Heaven
Jesus often used parables to convey his message, some of which are quite disturbing. Once such parable is found in Matthew 22: "Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: “The…
The Lion of Judah
The book of Genesis lays the foundations for the story of the Bible. It begins with the creation account whereby God brings the universe into being by the power of…
Scripture Alone?
Martin Luther was an Augustinian monk who launched the Reformation by posting his 95 theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany (then part of the Holy…
Well Done!
Most evangelicals have been taught that the righteousness of Christ is imputed or credited to those who put their faith in him. When God looks at Christians, he regards them…
Vindication of the Righteous
In Matthew 13, Jesus tells this very brief but revealing parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. When…
A Time, Two Times and Half a Time
Revelation 11 is arguably the toughest chapter in the Bible, but it's key for understanding the book of Revelation as a whole. Chapter 11 unveils the contents of the scroll…
Is Your Bible the Right Size?
Over the last 500 years, Protestants and Catholics have disagreed over the content of the scriptures. The Catholic Bible contains 7 additional Old Testament books: Tobit, Judith, Wisdom of Solomon,…
Purchase and Promise
The death of Abraham's wife Sarah is recounted in Genesis 23. For many Bible readers, this is a very strange chapter of the Bible. Although the Lord had blessed him…