Those ignorant of the Holy Scriptures who believe what they read and see in the national news might get the impression that the Muslim invasion of the United States is the greatest thing to happen to the nation since the Revolution. Incredibly, there are numerous Political Correctness advocates who believe that the idolatrous heathen hoards are a boon […]

We must not ignore the significance of “crossing over” and “passing through” in order to become a “Hebrew” (spiritual Israelite). See White Fields. These three terms refer to the total removal of past sins. When Abram crossed the Euphrates River he accomplished the same symbolic sin removal as would his descendants–the children of Israel–when they […]

Initially, God wanted Abram to leave the land of his birth, his relatives, friends, religion, etc. and move with his wife, servants, cattle, etc. to Canaan far to the west. Though we are not told exactly how the transition took place, I have a theory which follows. Abram’s society being patriarchal, he was still subject to his […]

In the language of Israel the word “Hebrew” means “one who crossed over.” Among the Lord’s people of old the word had the highest of meanings in that it referred to the spiritual quality of those who bore the label. The Hebrews/Israelites were known far and wide as “The People of the Book” (Bible) who […]

In chapter 22 the Apostle Paul, finding himself in trouble once again, asks to speak to the Jewish mob who want him put to death for preaching about Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God. After gaining permission to speak, he tells them the story of his conversion. Chapter 23 begins with an episode that, due to a […]

The Apostle Paul has arrived in Jerusalem bearing a controversy that has been stirred up by Jewish converts to Christianity. The controversy, as was introduced in chapter 15, concerned 1) CIRCUMCISION and 2) THE SACRIFICIAL LAW relative to Gentile converts. Keep in mind that God forced the sacrificial/ceremonial law upon Israel because they would not obey the Ten Commandments. […]

The Apostle Paul, having the aura of death hanging over him at all times, has traveled to more than 20 cities on his second missionary journey, preaching in their synagogues and encouraging all who had determined to worship, believe and obey the Lord to fight the good fight of faith and to be prepared to suffer […]

Having celebrated Passover in Philippi, the Apostle Paul and his companions met later in Troas in order to share a meal. Following an extended message by Paul, they split up, agreeing to meet a few days later in Assos. Verses thirteen through thirty-eight: Paul was in a hurry for he wanted to celebrate Pentecost in Jerusalem. […]

The Apostle Paul is continuing his evangelistic schedule, never staying in one place more than a couple of months. Verses one through six: After leaving Ephesus Paul journeyed to Troas where a group of believers were waiting for him. In verse 6 we are told that the group had remained in Philippi until “after the days of unleavened bread” (Passover–this […]

The Apostle Paul has sent Timothy and Erastus ahead to Macedonia while he remained in Ephesus. Verses twenty-one through forty-one: Through his preaching Paul has convinced many of the Ephesians that the female deity called Diana that they and their ancestors had worshiped was in fact a false god. Paul’s success proved that many people of that day were open to the […]