Many English-speaking Christians today are shocked to discover that James, half-brother to Jesus, was actually named Jacob! In fact, the same rule applies to his New Testament letter and every …
Was Luke Really a Gentile?
Hypothetically, if it were to be settled in court that Luke was a Gentile, one would need a kangaroo court—a biased, unreliable, agenda-driven court that predetermines cases without evidence. The …
Is the Mark of the Beast Here?
“The COVID-19 vaccine is the mark of the Beast!” Perhaps you’ve seen this claim while scrolling through your social media account. Other popular claims have also been linked to the …
Psalm 2: The Messianic Kingdom Foretold
There are three verses in Scripture where we find God laughing. And guess what? The object of God’s laughter and its intent are the same in each verse. For many, …
Romans 9–11 (Part 3): All Israel Will Be Saved
In the first two articles of this series, we examined Paul’s discourse on Israel in his letter to the church in Rome (dated around 56–57 AD). We’ve concluded that Paul …
Romans 9–11 (Part 2): They Are Not All Israel Who Are of Israel
Last week we established Israel’s uniqueness as the only people called “firstborn” among the nations in Scripture (Exodus 4:22). I’ve heard many rabbis observe: Being the chosen nation is not …
