After reading several books over the years that attempt to identify gentile believers as becoming Israelites, especially using the Genesis 48:19 text as proof that gentiles make up the dispersed of Ephraim, I began to notice that they constantly are referring to us as being grafted “into Israel”, “in Israel”, in one form or another. [...]
Matthew 22:37 How Are We To Love YHWH According To HIS Word? Upon speaking with professing believers, and discussing the necessity of Biblical obedience, all too often we hear, “Jesus said (in Matthew 22:37) that we are just to love God and our neighbor. That has nothing to do with us having to keep HIS [...]
When did “Grace” begin? Because many have mistakenly thought that John 1:17 says that “grace began with JESUS” or “at the cross”, I offer the following list of verses from the Old Testament Scriptures, using the word “grace” (as found in the NKJV). May we be challenged in our thinking regarding HIS “grace” throughout the [...]
Why did JESUS have to address these issues? Evidently there were rumors that HE was doing away with the Law…and possibly the Prophecies of the Scriptures. Why do we have to address this question? Because the same rumors still exist. Verse 17a “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets” [...]
Who is “The Israel of GOD?” In Galatians 6:16, Paul makes a statement, when he refers to “the Israel of GOD,” that has caused no small amount of confusion among believers today. Who are they? And, who aren’t they? These two questions are what I hope to answer in this article. In order for me [...]
Man’s Law Versus God’s Law The Commandments and Doctrines of Men The commandments and doctrines of men are of no effect against the indulgence of the flesh. Practicing God’s commandments, by faith, results in life. The commandments of God are positively effectual when practiced by faith. Colossians 2:20-23 says that the commandments and doctrines of [...]
