Humility Humility is one of the more difficult forms of virtue to manifest. The Greeks thought humility to be weakness and did not consider it a virtue; the world, by in large, maintains that assessment. Those who exalt themselves, prove … Continued
Walking in the Name of YHWH The short-term forecast for Israel and Judah remained bleak: terrifying judgment on account of their idolatry, oppression, and other sins. Yet YHWH would remain faithful to His people; they would again walk in His … Continued
The Peril of Science and Technology Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up (1 Corinthians 8:1). Our society tells itself a comforting story of progress: people consider the many scientific and technological advancements over the past three hundred years and … Continued
Phoenicia Ethnically they were a Canaanite people; they spoke a Canaanite language; they worshiped and served the Canaanite pantheon of gods. Jezebel, architect of Israel’s service to Baal, was among their number. Based on what was written in Deuteronomy, one … Continued
Handling Hebrews 10:25 Rightly The Lord’s people recognize the importance and power of coming together as the ekklesia, the assembly, or church, of Christ. By all accounts the earliest Christians learned the value and importance of the assembly from the … Continued
The Works of the Flesh and the Fruit of the Spirit: Conclusion But I say, walk by the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against … Continued
Indictment Against Israel and Judah Idolatry and oppression were pervasive in Israel and Judah, emanating forth from Samaria and Jerusalem. YHWH of Armies had noticed; His patience had worn thin. Judgment would soon come. Yet it was appropriate for an … Continued
The Promise of Science and Technology For most of human history, the experience and quality of life generally remained static over generations. Rulers and empires would come and go; humans might come upon an innovation or two; nevertheless, people would … Continued
Christians Are Not Made for the Assembly; the Assembly Is Made for Christians And it came to pass, that [Jesus] was going on the sabbath day through the grainfields; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears. … Continued
Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control The Apostle Paul would not compromise on the healthy doctrine which he had taught the Galatian Christians and warned them against apostasy by holding to the Law of Moses (Galatians 1:1-5:16). His concern for doctrine … Continued