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Romans 1–5: A Paraphrase by Brother John Martin (2)
Romans 2 v1-2. But what of the Jew, who stands in judgment as he looks on the rest of the world? One who thinks he is, by race, above the Gentiles, whose attitude may be expressed thus: “Yes, this is true of the Gentile world, but I am thankful that I
Introduction and Context
Five women are mentioned in the royal genealogy of the Lord Jesus in Matthew 1. Four of these women are specifically named, three are Gentiles (Tamar, Rahab, and Ruth), two likely were alive at the same time (Rahab and Ruth), and one has an Old Testament
Chronicles – The Acts Left Out (2)
Our introductory article explained the purpose of the book of Chronicles. This is identified by the Septuagint title for the book, the acts left out, alerting us to the fact that it is a selective history. By the omission of some details and the inserti
Be of Good Cheer, It is I
The account of Christ walking on the water has been known to us for as long as we can remember, from growing up in Sunday school or learning about this for the first time as a new Bible student. It remains a standout story of the biblical record, one of t
The Scriptures’ Shortest Psalm
The shortest psalm in the Bible is Psalm 117, which consists of two verses:O praise Yahweh, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of Yahweh endureth for ever. Praise ye Yahweh.
Newly Discovered War Machines in the Immune System
An armoured terrorist lurks in the city. Suddenly, thousands of pieces of sticky rope fly at him from all directions. They bind together, immobilising him in a net. The net dissolves the intruders armour, and simultaneously signals for miniature robotic
1 Timothy 3 – Godliness in the Ecclesia
This series is an abridged version of the notes for the Australasian Youth Conference to be held in April 2025, God willing. May we all encourage our young people and each other concerning the topic of 1 Timothy. Summary The third chapter of 1 Timot
Born of Spirit (4)
The Holy Spirit working in usSo how does the Holy Spirit work in our lives today? The Holy Spirit works in us, not as a physical power, but as a moral force within the believers mind. This moral power results in a changed way of thinking that comes t
Russia, Iran, Libya and Sudan
Ezekiel 38:5 identifies Persia, Ethiopia and Libya as considerably important nations contributing to the Russian confederacy at the time of the end. Daniel 11:43 speaks of the Libyans and Ethiopians following “at his steps”, that is, marching in step with
Dating the Period of the Kings Using Rigorous Research Methods
Israeli researchers have used a precise method to establish a detailed chronology of the First Temple period (1200BC to the Babylonian destruction in 586BC). Working with archaeological evidence at the City of David National Park in Jerusalem, the team re