According to rabbinic tradition, Ecclesiastes was written by Solomon in his old age. Throughout the book, ‘the preacher’, as King Solomon refers to himself, confesses the toilsome folly which had marked his life. Yet this most wise (and often foolish) mortal man leaves his most solemn appeal in the book's final chapter, which was likely written shortly before his death…
A world champion wrestler could hardly resist the death roll of a saltwater crocodile. Nor is the arm of the burliest powerlifter a match for the slashing claws of a frenzied polar bear. Yet as formidable as these predators are, their strength pales before the animal kingdom’s ultimate apex predator – Leviathan – of whom the Lord declares: ‘Upon earth there is not his like, who is made without fear’ (Job 41:33)…
A heart regenerated by divine grace will readily discern light, no matter the instrument God chooses to speak through. But those who reject light because it comes not from a favoured mouth give evidence that they cannot discern the voice of God. Such was the condition of the church in Corinth, and Paul did not mince his words when revealing this fault to them…
Along with the rest of the disciples, Thomas was overcome with grief at the crucifixion and death of his Lord. But unlike his brethren, Thomas had not the privilege of seeing his resurrected Lord in the flesh on that Sunday morning. When the good news reached his ears, Thomas refused to be cheered by this heaven-sent ray of sunshine…
In Europe, USA, Australia, and elsewhere, digital ID laws are in the process of being approved by those claiming to represent the interests of the people. And as always, the thin edge of the wedge of oppression is adorned with moderation and benignity. But those who understand Bible prophecy are not blind to the movements and intentions of ‘the prince of the power of the air’…
One correct understanding of Scripture is often the key to understanding another portion. For example, recognising that the spirit, or soul, is not immortal annihilates the deception that the sinner will burn forever in hell. By the same token, one erroneous understanding of the Bible will deny you the keys to understanding many other verses…
In the 5th chapter of Corinthians, Paul makes plain some of the deeper truths taught to God’s people through the Paschal Supper and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. In Exodus chapter 12, the Lord gave instructions to the children of Israel regarding the keeping of these two connected feasts. One such instruction was in regards to leaven…
Since they do ‘not like to retain God in their knowledge’, the world chooses to mark eras by man’s purported advancements. According to profane ancient history, eras are delineated by technological knowledge. For example, it is claimed that the ‘stone age’ ended in 3000 BC, giving way to the ‘bronze age’…
Man’s innate desire for knowledge is irrepressible, and is exercised by all men and women in one way or another. This wonderful faculty of man’s being was placed there by his Creator, so that he may ‘find the knowledge of God’ (Proverbs 2:5). The touchstone of all knowledge – be it scientific, historic, or moral – is the word of God…
While there are exceptions, children are far from quiet during the process of weaning. When deprived of the source of comfort and sustenance they have enjoyed since birth, children are fretful, and may at times exhibit loud temper tantrums. Yet while the grown man often thinks evil of others as a result of losses to himself, the child does not harbour resentment against his mother…
When a killer shark or some other man-eating beast is captured, its stomach is dissected to recover the victims it has eaten. In a similar manner, ‘great Babylon’ will disclose her victims at the end of the world. And when she is ‘thrown down’, it will not be merely the blood of those beheaded for the witness of Jesus in the last days that are found inside her…
While Peter and James ministered to the Jews, it was through the work performed by the Apostle Paul, ‘the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles’, that the rest of the world were introduced to the gospel (Romans 15:16). Including Hebrews, Paul wrote fourteen of the twenty-seven books of the New Testament, furnishing the church with some of the deepest advancements of New Testament theology. But Paul was not always working on the side of Christ…
