By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 How does our modern concept of marriage and adultery contrast with what Scripture teaches? Dr. Figart examines the seemingly harsh teaching in Matthew 5…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Are the 10 Commandments still valid for us today? How did Jesus view and interpret these commandments? Dr. Figart comments, based on the passage…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Is there a similarity between campaign pledges and the promises of Jesus in Matthew 5:17-18? Dr. Figart explains why he used this analogy, and…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Dr. Figart gives two analogies given in Matthew 5:13-16 to explain the responsibilities of true discipleship in God’s kingdom. Previous Article The Beatitudes predicted…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Dr. Figart cautions that “context must be considered in determining the interpretation of any passage.” In this article he looks at the final “Beatitude”…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Dr. Figart continues his look at the passage known as the Beatitudes. Who are the “pure in heart” and the “peacemakers?” What blessing do…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Is there a similarity between campaign pledges and the promises of Jesus in Matthew 5:17-18? Dr. Figart explains why he used this analogy, and…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Dr. Figart begins to describe and explain the eight blessings offered to true disciples in the “kingdom of heaven,” and found in Matthew 5:3-12…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 In this article Dr. Figart suggests two questions that need to be answered regarding the Sermon on the Mount: What is the context in…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Dr. Figart examines the Temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness, and draws a comparison with the temptation of Eve in the Garden—and with the…
