Should Christians Celebrate Hanukkah? I have been asked over the years the following question: Should Christians celebrate Hanukkah? (To learn more about Hanukkah, read our article: What is Hanukkah?) The first point many people will offer when this question is asked is that Hanukkah is not considered a commanded feast like Passover, Feast of Unleavened … Continue reading Should Christians Celebrate Hanukkah?
Explaining the Sabbath (Short)
The goal of this article is to provide a concise explanation of the Sabbath for people who are new to it. The Sabbath Hebrew Word: ShabbatGreek: Sabbata or SabbatonEnglish: Sabbath When does it occur? It is the seventh day of the week, which is from Friday sunset through Saturday sunset. In the beginning, God made … Continue reading Explaining the Sabbath (Short)
What is the Meaning of Ephesians 2:11-16?
What is the Meaning of Ephesians 2:11-16?By Kelly McDonald, Jr. In Ephesians 2:11-16, Paul wrote “11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being … Continue reading What is the Meaning of Ephesians 2:11-16?
Commandments of God Revealed in the Beginning
Commandments of God Revealed in Genesis
The Commandments of God in the New Testament
The Commandments of God in the New Testament There are some who believe that the commandments of God are no longer relevant in a Christian’s life. Below, we have listed references to the commandments of God in the New Testament. We start with the Ten Commandments and then discuss others. 1) No other gods before Him: Matthew … Continue reading The Commandments of God in the New Testament
New Testament References to Clean and Unclean
New Testament References to Clean and Unclean (25 total references – the entire passage is included when several references are group together) Matthew 7:6, 8:28-32, 23:27; Mark 5:1-13; Luke 8:26-33; Luke 15:32-33; Acts 10:14, 11:8; Romans 6:19-22; 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1; Ephesians 4:17-24, Col. 3:5, I Thess 3:13, 4:7, 5:22, I Tim. 4:3-5; I Peter 1:2, … Continue reading New Testament References to Clean and Unclean
Old Testament References to Clean and Unclean
(79 total verses – the entire passage is included when several references are group together) Gen. 1:20-25, Gen. 7:2, Gen. 8:20, Lev. 5:2, Lev. 10:10, Lev. 11:1-46, Lev. 20:24-26, Lev. 27:11, 27, Deut. 14:1-20, Judges 13:4, 7, 14, 2 Chron. 29:16, Job 14:4, Isaiah 35:8, Isaiah 52:11, Isaiah 65:1-4, Isaiah 66:3, 17, Ezekiel 22:26, Ezekiel … Continue reading Old Testament References to Clean and Unclean
What is the Father’s Work? – A Deeper Look at John 5:17
What is the Father’s Work? – A Deeper Look at John 5:17 In John 5:1-15, Jesus encountered a man who was crippled for thirty-eight years. He commanded the man to stand up and take his mat. The man obeyed and at that moment he was healed! The Jewish leaders accused the man and Jesus of … Continue reading What is the Father’s Work? – A Deeper Look at John 5:17
What is the Meaning of Peter’s Vision?
What is the Meaning of Peter’s Vision?By Kelly McDonald, Jr. Peter had a vision in Acts chapter 10 which people have claimed means that God declared all animals clean. What does the vision really mean? Common Argument: People claim that Peter’s vision in Acts chapter 10 means that God declared all animals clean. Think it … Continue reading What is the Meaning of Peter’s Vision?
Did Paul Declare All Animals Clean?
Did Paul Declare All Animals Clean? Understanding Romans 14:14-21 by Kelly McDonald, Jr. “14 I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean [koinon] of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean [koinon], to him it is unclean [koinon]. 15 But if thy brother be grieved … Continue reading Did Paul Declare All Animals Clean?