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The Story at Judges Chapter 11 Jephthah was a Gileadite, a clan out of Manasseh, and son of a prostitute.  He was known as a mighty warrior.  He is driven out of his homeland by his brothers due to having a different mother.  Later, Amon comes up against Gilead, and the elders call upon Jephthah… Read More »

The apostle Paul uses a unique style of writing at Colossians 1:3-5 that distinguishes truth from all other literature of man. Paul writes, “3 We give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you 4 having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and the love which you have toward all the saints,… Read More »

“1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in (Greek εν) Christ Jesus”              (Romans 8:1). Definition Εν – Most always dative with dative nouns.  It can define the place of something occurring.  In other context, it identifies the state, condition, or position in which one is. … Read More »

Roman Jewish Christians erroneously attempted to establish their righteousness by way of keeping the Mosaic Law.  The apostle Paul exposes the ignorance of such an attempt and explains that “Christ is the end of the law unto righteousness to every one that believes.”  He then quotes from Leviticus 18:5 to prove his point: “The man… Read More »

Context The recent protest in Minnesota is the context of this article. Definition “An organized public demonstration expressing strong objection to an official policy or course of action” (Online dictionary). Civil Law First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of… Read More »

Context Nicodemus, a Pharisee and ruler of the Jews, has a discussion with Jesus.  The topic is the promise of God and entering the kingdom.  Jesus explains man’s part. People must be born again of water and the Spirit.  This occurs at baptism (Romans 6:1-4).  Baptized people are forgiven of sins and thereby enter the… Read More »

Another Holiday season passes by.  The year 2026 is upon us.  2025 went by as a shooting star passing speedily through the night.  It came, and it is gone.  So it is with all of our life. There are points of time, such as this moment, which seem to have the most significance.  There are… Read More »

Context Jewish Christians in Rome were not loving their neighbor as self and were guilty of sins of the flesh (Romans 13:8-14).  Furthermore, they were trying to establish their own pattern for righteousness by following the Mosaic Law and circumcision (Romans 10:1-2).  They compounded their problem by demanding Gentile Christians share in their convictions (Romans… Read More »

Fear is an emotion that moves one to do something or hide.  People often kill lizards, snakes, and other beneficial bugs and animals out of fear.  It is fascinating to observe how God caused people to fear and act. When Israel, by the power of God, destroyed Egypt, the kings of the Amorites, Sihon and… Read More »

God commanded Israel to kill all that breathes when they come into Canaan (Deuteronomy 7:1-4 and 20:16-18).  When Joshua led Israel into Canaan, he complied.  “40 So Joshua smote all the land, the hill country, and the South and the lowland, and the slopes, and all their kings: he left none remaining, but he utterly… Read More »