The student of the Bible understands that one way our adversary, Satan, allures us is through the lust of the eyes: “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and … Read More
Having moved my studious attention from Abraham to Isaac, I find Isaac to be an intriguing individual. He was not the giant of a hero as his father, of whom we know to be the “father of the faithful.” He … Read More
I recently did some studying on the character of Abraham—not in preparation for a lesson or a sermon, but purely for personal reasons. Several thoughts came to mind, and I wanted to share them. Abraham was a contemporary of his … Read More
Concerning this subject, the apostle Paul wrote some quite enlightening things to the brethren in Thessalonica about which I would like to note. Contemplate carefully the passage under consideration and the following observations: But as touching brotherly love ye need … Read More
In Genesis 12, we have the fundamental and critical account of God calling Abram out of the idolatrous land of Ur of the Chaldeans in Mesopotamia (cf. Josh. 24:2-3; Acts 7:2-4). In His call lies an extremely important promise: Get … Read More