The Ark of the Covenant symbolized the covenant God made with Israel. It contained the two tablets of the law, Aaron’s staff, and a jar of manna. But its real significance and usage was with the lid. The lid was called the “mercy seat” and is where the iconic pair of winged Cherubim sat. OnceContinue reading “The Ark of the Covenant in the New Testament”
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The Darkness of God
There are times when I feel like I’ve figured God out and there’s nothing left to learn, like I’ve read the Bible enough times and it can’t have anything left to offer. But then God shows a new piece of himself, and he’s so much bigger than I could ever imagine, and I feel soContinue reading “The Darkness of God”
Alexamenos is Faithful
Between the 1st and 2nd century AD, the Romans taunted Christians by accusing them of worshipping a donkey. This was called Onolatry. In 1857, the domus Gelotiana was unearthed in Rome, a building that was used by Emperor Caligula as an imperial palace, then it became an imperial boarding school, and then as simple supportContinue reading “Alexamenos is Faithful”
Judas in the Old Testament
Are you a fake Christian? Jesus warns us very plainly that there will be people who do good works, perform miracles, and prophesy, who will still go to hell: Many will say to me on that day, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and inContinue reading “Judas in the Old Testament”
Is Church In The Bible?
But I tell you that every careless word that people speak, they shall give an accounting for it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned. – Matthew 12:36-37 The history of the written Bible and how certain words were translated remainsContinue reading “Is Church In The Bible?”
Why Did God Forbid the Knowledge of Good and Evil?
Satanic beliefs focus on, as they put it, personal sovereignty, independence, and free will. These tenants seem pretty reasonable at face-value, and are often used in conjunction with describing the United States’ founding values as well. Are Satanists morally justified in pursuing this? If you are a Christian, I believe you should be well equippedContinue reading “Why Did God Forbid the Knowledge of Good and Evil?”
Pornography and the Prodigal Son
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. – 1 Corinthians 10:13 One of the great lies of sin is that because it isn’t explicitly mentioned in the Bible using our modern day terminology, then itContinue reading “Pornography and the Prodigal Son”
Understanding Jesus, King of Dreams
But I tell you, in this you are not right, for God is greater than any mortal. Why do you complain to him that he responds to no one’s words? For God does speak—now one way, now another—though no one perceives it. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep fallsContinue reading “Understanding Jesus, King of Dreams”
What is the Silver Cord in the Bible?
Have you heard the term “silver cord” before? Do you know where it comes from? It’s an interesting term to me because it’s unique. The phrase comes from one single place in history: Ecclesiastes 12:6-7: “Remember him—before the silver cord is severed, or the golden bowl is broken; before the pitcher is shattered at theContinue reading “What is the Silver Cord in the Bible?”
Nostalgia and The Last Question in the Bible
Do you ever miss “the good old days” or feel like life was better in the past? Do you miss the times when you were a child, and life felt simpler? Do you read about history, maybe about ages hundreds or thousands of years ago, and feel like times were better or more noble? You’reContinue reading “Nostalgia and The Last Question in the Bible”
Dave Aldon 