“...devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture…” (1 Timothy 4:13) When we consider what it is that we “devote” ourselves to, what comes to mind? A close friend? A spouse? Children? Certainly many Christians would say, “God.” But how is it that we do this? Regarding the verse from 1 Timothy above, Jesus sent… Continue reading Devoted To The Public Reading Of Scripture
Here is a short message to those who would not consider themselves yet to be Bible readers, or devoted to Christ: I spent 6 entire years of my life, full time, in school, studying the Bible and its origins as well as other religions, at first to see if the Bible was true and to… Continue reading Read Scripture, but if you won’t, read this.
The above etching is a depiction of Baruch writing Jeremiah’s prophecies (Jeremiah 36:4). This and some other artwork used throughout this book was created by Gustave Dore, a French artist, printmaker, illustrator, comics artist, caricaturist, and sculptor who worked primarily with wood-engraving and lived from 1832-1883. [ If you haven't read the Introduction, here it… Continue reading The Ax and the Ox – Chapter 1 – Word
I think I've searched for these scriptures about a dozen times so I thought I would post them to my own blog. There are Scriptures that capture the essence of the gospel and therefore the entire Bible, and I believe are powerful in sharing with others since they mean life if they are believed! Consider… Continue reading Bible Verses that Summarize the Gospel
Non-Christian scholars agree this parchment was written in the 1st century BC. This is a copy of Isaiah (originally written sometime around 700 BC based on its references to historical events). It even confirms the accuracy of later copies. Whatever it means for us all, like we know fossils are old, this document was written… Continue reading The Great Isaiah Scroll
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