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The Hebrew word “hovah” is a part of the word jehovah. In the Hebrew hovah is ruin or destroyed. H1943 hovah, ho-vaw’; another form for H1942; ruin. Therefore jehovah would mean “I am ruin” or “I am destroyed”. We should … Continue reading →

Scripture is always true. Christ said of the Jewish leaders of His day, “But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.”, John 10:26 We know from history and the Jew’s own admission … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 5:8 “Therefore let us keep the feast”. We spiritualize it away. Christ is our Passover. A historical record stated that the apostle John taught churches to remember the Passover by taking communion. Easter’s roots are pagan. Spiritualizing scripture … Continue reading →

The word generation is another word that has been misunderstood in scripture. Sometimes it is translated from the Greek G1074. That is associated with age as in a period of time. Sometimes it is translated from G1085 which means kin. … Continue reading →

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 →