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Law of Moses: Farming
In this series, we are examining some of the many commandments which are found in the law of Moses. It is our aim to understand them better, build faith, and answer critics. We are considering them topically. 1. Let the … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, History, law of moses
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Here are some basic biographic facts. (1) Early life. He was born Michael King Jr. on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. His parents were Michael King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. He grew up attending the Ebenezer Baptist … Continue reading
Posted in History, holiday, Race
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Law of Moses: Food
In this series, we are examining some of the 613 Mitzvot (commandments) contained in the Torah (the law of Moses as revealed in the first five books of the Hebrew Bible). It is our aim to understand them better and … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, food, law of moses, Scientific Foreknowledge
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Law of Moses: Grooming
In this series, we are examining some of the 613 Mitzvot (commandments) contained in the Torah (the Law of Moses as revealed in the first five books of the Hebrew Bible). It is our aim to better understand them and … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, God's Sovereignty, law of moses
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Strange Shifts in Language
There are some strange and unexpected shifts in language found in the Hebrew Bible (i.e., our Old Testament). These shifts occur not just in one or two places. They occur throughout the Hebrew Bible. Let’s consider a few… 1. “Then … Continue reading
Posted in Angels, God, Godhead, Word Study
Tagged abraham and isaac, adam clarke, Amos 4:11, fire and brimstone, Genesis 19:24, Genesis 22:11-12, Genesis 48:15-16, Godhead, james burton coffman, John 19:34-37, keil delitzsch, niv, one for israel, oneforisrael.org, shifts in language, sodom and gomorrah, studylight, the angel of Jehovah, the angel of the Lord, the LORD pierced, the pulpit commentaries, who did it?, Zechariah 12:10, Zechariah 3:1-2
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Columbus Day
“Columbus Day was declared a national holiday by Franklin Delano Roosevelt (declared 1934 B.H.) Since 1971, Columbus Day has been observed annually as a federal government holiday on the second Monday of October” (Columbus Day 2023: History, Traditions, and Changes, … Continue reading
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Law of Moses: Clothing
Some of the laws of Moses seem odd to us. For instance, why were fabrics not to be mixed in a garment? (Leviticus 19:19; Deuteronomy 22:11). Bible critics are known to use some of the laws to suggest that the … Continue reading →