Author Archives: Tim

Growing up Catholic we were taught that only theologians could understand scripture. In seminary we were also discouraged from the study of scripture. Scripture teaches that this idea of understanding is false. This teaching, shared by some Protestant denominations as … Continue reading →

God considered He was married to true Israel. Isaiah 54:5 “For your Maker is your husband; Yahweh of Armies is his name: and the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; the God of the whole earth shall he be … Continue reading →

It is important to know the source of quotes in Scripture. The reader is expected to know the meaning behind a quote from the old testament. 1 Peter 1:16 “Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.” … Continue reading →

If one sins against God’s Law, then to God we must go for forgiveness. Psalms 51:1b-4 “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me … Continue reading →

Isaiah 48:12  “Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last.” Isa 45:4 “For Jacob my servant’s sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by … Continue reading →

Let me suggest that Ephesians 2 has a different meaning than is usually taught in churches. Lets start with two words. Gentiles in verse 11Ethnos is a Koine Greek word that means nation/race. It is where we get the English … Continue reading →

One preacher said that if you only ever fed milk to a baby it would be weak and sickly. That is the state of most Christians today. Yet they get very defensive if you try to show them some meat. … Continue reading →

Hosea 3:1-2 “Then said Yahweh unto me, Go yet, love a woman beloved of her friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of Yahweh toward the children of Israel, who look to other gods, and love flagons of wine. … Continue reading →