Volume 19, No.4, Nov. 2008
The Convincing Spirit of Truth
"Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment" (John 16:7-8). What did Jesus mean when he [...]
Elijah’s Sleeping Baal
There is a pertinent and interesting parallel to Elijah's mocking words in 1 Kings 18:7 that has gone unnoticed until recently.1 When the priests of Baal fail to get any response from their god, Elijah mocks them saying, "call loudly ... perhaps he is asleep and needs to be awakened." Aside from the biting satire, Elijah's words may recall some cultic awakening of the [...]
Jeremiah’s Enemies Uncovered
In Jeremiah 20:1-6, 38:1, Pashur was a priest, and Gedaliah his son. Both were enemies of Jeremiah. Recently evidence directly linked to this passage of scripture was unearthed at Jerusalem's ancient City of David, this time corroborating the Book of Jeremiah.1 A completely intact seal impression, or "bula," bearing the name Gedaliahu ben Pashur was uncovered. The bula is actually a stamped engraving made [...]
Solomon – and his Glory
In Matthew 6:28, 29 Jesus speaks of how splendidly our Heavenly Father clothes the lilies of the field. He tells us that their beauty rivals even Solomon's glory. We see that despite Solomon's failings, memories of his glorious reign were one of his abiding legacies. Let us ask two questions about the life of Solomon. First, are his failings consistent with his prayer for [...]
Newton Republished
While working for civil defense in Washington, a former congressman showed me through the old building of the Library of Congress. In the rare book section, I decided to look in the card catalogue under Isaac Newton. I heard he wrote about religion but had never seen any published materials. The library had a complete list of Newton's published work with only one book [...]