What is the Occult?
The English word “occult” comes from the Latin occultus, meaning “to cover up, hide, or conceal.” Below, we offer several definitions from various authoritative sources: The Oxford American Dictionary defines the occult as: Webster’s Third International Dictionary (unabridged) defines the occult in the following manner: “deliberately kept hidden… of, relating to, or dealing in matters…
Hints of the Trinity in the Old Testament (Part 1): Daniel 7
The Trinity—God existing as three distinct persons in one divine essence—is often viewed as a New Testament concept. Yet, this profound truth is actually woven throughout all of Scripture, including the Old Testament. In this series, we will explore how this is the case by examining five key passages that foreshadow the Trinity. We begin…
Types of the Coming Christ: Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament
Throughout the Old Testament we find numerous people, places and things that point us to the Messiah who was to come, and to what He would do for His people. In this article we will look at just three of those types: a person, a place, and a thing. The Person – Adam It’s hard…
The Promise of the Coming Christ: Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament
[This week, talking about the Promise of the Coming Christ, I want to direct your attention to our book Knowing the Truth about Jesus the Messiah[1]. The description in that book regarding Genesis 3:14-15 beautifully illustrates the promises fulfilled in Christ. This blog is slightly modified from that book.] “So the Lord God said to…
Is “the Gospel” More than Just a Salvation Message?
“What is the gospel?” Seems like a simple enough question, right? Vocabulary.com explains, “The word gospel comes from the Old English god meaning ‘good’ and spel meaning ‘news, a story.’ In Christianity, the term ‘good news’ refers to the story of Jesus Christ’s birth, death and resurrection.”[1] Most Christians would agree with that definition. The…
Prophecies of the Coming Christ: Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament
Throughout the Old Testament we find numerous prophecies regarding the coming of the Messiah, the Christ. In fact, biblical scholar and Jewish convert Alfred Edersheim includes a list of 456 Messianic prophecies in his book The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah.[1] We will look at just a few of those this week. We…
Drowning in Disappointment
Have you ever found yourself in that position where you’ve been disappointed or let down by someone, and you’re having a hard time getting past it? Sure, it’s easy to tell yourself to “get over it,” or “forgive as you’ve been forgiven,” but honestly, that’s not really much help, is it? On the other hand,…
Before the World Began: Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament
“It is a mind-stretching exercise to ponder that before the creation—indeed, before time even began—the three persons of the Trinity enjoyed uninterrupted and blissfully loving fellowship for all eternity.” – Ron Rhodes, Christ Before the Manger[1] Do you, somewhere back in the hidden resources of your mind, think that Jesus “began” when He was born…
I’m a Saint!
Well, right now the people who know me best are likely rolling on the floor laughing so hard some of them might need oxygen. And there’s a good reason for that. According to the Oxford Languages Dictionary, a saint is “a very virtuous, kind, or patient person.” Nope. I missed out on that one by…
What is Truth?
“What is truth,” Pilate asked Jesus in John 18:38. Here we are, more than 2,000 years later, and people are still asking the same question. But Pilate had an opportunity to do something unique, something that he completely ignored. When he asked, “What is truth,” the One standing before him, the One to whom he…
