Category Archives: SCRIPTURE STUDIES

APPOLOGETICS, SCRIPTURE STUDIES, SHOW NOTES

CLASS #478: What — EXACTLY — Does Scripture Mean By ‘Israel?’

There seems to be a great deal of confusion in this world over the meaning of the word, ‘Israel.’  This is probably because too few take the time to consult the Scriptural meanings of the word.  Better yet, they do not study the concepts behind the word.  In today’s class, we are going to do just that: look at the concepts behind the word, ‘Israel,’ and how understanding the concepts can clarify a great deal of destructive confusion.

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SCRIPTURE STUDIES

Understanding the Prophetic Language

The following post is intended as a study guide for our congregation’s Sabbath Study class, as well as for those who join us via the internet.  Our new study of prophecy will begin this Sabbath, Dec 28, 2024 and will be available on YouTube live at 11:00 AM CST, or for replay anytime after 12:00 PM CST.

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RELIGIOUS QUESTIONS, SCRIPTURE STUDIES, UNDERSTANDING SCRIPTURE

FWIW: The Bible Tells Us Christ Was NOT Born in December

For what it’s worth, the Bible actually tells us that the Messiah was  born in the fall, most likely in September.  What’s more, ‘main stream’ Christianity knows this to be true.  Here, allow me to show you what the visible church ignores:

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