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On the Temple Mount with friends Before we start discussing the Noahide Commandments, perhaps it would be good to discuss what is a Noahide. Or better, to define the term “Noahide” briefly. During the Exodus there were people other than the Israelites that exited with them as they left Egypt. These people were perhaps some … Continue reading The Commandments of the Noahide – Part 1
Which “Economic System” is good or evil? What “Form of Government” are we? I remember when Civics was taught in school, but something has happened, it seems to be very different today. On TV when they do the sidewalk surveys its almost funny hearing some of the answers the interviewer gets. Sadly its not always … Continue reading Socialism, Communism, or Capitalism; Are we a Republic or a Democracy or what?
(two opposing views) The original sin is a foundational teaching for the Christian religion. However in Judaism it isn’t any more than just a topic for discussion. The “original sin” in Christianity is totally different than Judaism. This article will discuss some of the differences. CHRISTIAN VIEW: The Christian original sin took place in the … Continue reading The Original Sin
Tzion Gate - Jerusalem The purpose of this article is not to be an extensive report on all the “in's ‘n outs” of the New Testament. But instead present an overview of some interesting information that most people may not be aware of, including the order of the books/letters, dates, and the authors. The New … Continue reading The New Testament – some controversial facts & figures
Growing up in a Christian environment I would hear teachers mention atonement many times in there presentations. However, very seldom did they give a comprehensive explanation on just what it meant. Usually it was coupled with Jesus atoning for everybody's sin, only how he atoned was confusing. Over time I learned what they were referring … Continue reading What does it mean to atone for sin?
Christianity and Judaism have quite different views on this topic. Christianity says that all are judged upon death, and are either granted access to heaven, or doomed to hell and damnation. Judaism on the other hand teaches that the soul separates from the body at death and returns to its Creator in Gan Eden. Which … Continue reading When we die, do some go to heaven and others go to hell?
With Pat in Israel visiting the Galilee This article is dedicated to the love of my life, my wife Pat who passed away on December 5, 2018. As I was picking up the pin to start writing again, I decided to write on a topic that has been a day to day reflection of my … Continue reading Death, Burial, and the Hereafter
I was recently talking with a Christian friend of mine, while showing him a picture I had taken while in Israel of a Menorah that may be used in Ezekiel's Temple. He replied, “Ezekiel's Temple?” He was unaware of Ezekiel's Temple also known as, The Third Temple. I have noticed that many Christians are not … Continue reading “Ezekiel’s Temple” aka “The Third Temple”
Most people think of the covenant G-d made with Noah as G-d's promise to not bring a world flood again. Is there something more? Or is that it? A promise is just that that, its a promise, it can be given in just a statement. If Hashem was just issuing a promise, He could have … Continue reading How Does The Noahic Covenant Apply To Me?
In my last post I mention, “Noahide”, and then later I thought there my be readers who don't know who or what a Noahide is. Another term for Noahide is “Bnei Noah”, (Sons of Noah), some translators have also used the term, “sojourners”, in the Torah. The term “Noahide” is not a popular word today, … Continue reading Who or What is a “Noahide”?
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