Suffering Succotash, I say, Suffering Succotash Romans 8:18 – “I don’t think the sufferings we are going through now are even worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed to us in the future.” The books of Job and Proverbs do not treat the subject of suffering either systematically or philosophically but do give… Continue reading All Things Work For Good Revisited – Despite Suffering
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When Yeshua Returns, Will He Find Faith
The Days of Noah and Lot So, how was it in the days of Noah and Lot? Well, Noah had been talking about the flood for about 100 years, and no one seemed to be paying attention. Today we have many scholars and even secular people talking about the coming imminent Tribulation Period, and few… Continue reading When Yeshua Returns, Will He Find Faith
All Things Work For Good
Romans 8:28 – “We know that Yahweh causes everything to work together for the good of those who love him and are called in accordance with his purpose.” This verse does not say that everything that happens is good. Paul believes that Yahweh is a faithful Heavenly Father who, because he is both omniscient and… Continue reading All Things Work For Good
Yahweh Our Sanctuary
Isaiah 41:13 – “ Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” The Book of Isaiah is filled with admonitions to fear not, to not be faint, to be strong. Historical Background Isaiah began his ministry during a time when Assyria was expanding its territories and empire. Political intrigue and alliances were the mode… Continue reading Yahweh Our Sanctuary
Hope Throughout the Bible
Hebrews 11:1 –“Faith is being confident of what we hope for, convinced about things we do not see.” Hope, according to Daniel Webster, is the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out well. The Bible, however, defines hope as being the anticipation with certainty, a trust in or… Continue reading Hope Throughout the Bible
Rapture Parallels, Patterns, Pictures, and Types 