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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?
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”?
In this weeks Torah portion portion “Chayei Sara”, (Gen 23:1 - 25:18) after Abraham lays his wife to rest, he decides to find a wife for his son, Isaac. What I find particularly interesting is the role Abraham's servant plays in this event. Abraham only directed his servant to go back to where Abraham came … Continue reading Was Abraham’s Servant a “Noahide”, before there were “Noahides”?
In Judaism there are four levels of understanding the Scriptures. These four levels are known by a Hebrew acronym PRDS (pronounced PaRaDiSe, more commonly Pardes). The Hebrew word Pardes refers to a park or a garden, such as “the Garden of Eden” (Gan Edon). Pardes is an acronym: 1. Pashat – a) Simple, b) Obvious, … Continue reading Understanding Scriptures
What does the Tanach (Bible) say? There are several different types of tithes spoken about in The Torah. What are the tithes, how were they administered, and how do they apply to us today? Lets look at the tithing commandments. The Tithes can be divided into two major groups. I. Group A consists of: A. … Continue reading Do I Need To Tithe?
Is it, Satan, Lucifer, The Devil, Daemons, The Adversary, The Accuser? Who or what is he, or it, or whatever it is? Satan is a Hebrew word found 27 times in the Hebrew text of the Bible (Tanach). 10 times with out the definite article “Ha” Hebrew for “the”, and 17 times with the definite … Continue reading Satan – Whats in a name?
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