What does the writer to the Hebrews mean when he says of Christians that they have "tasted ... the powers of the age to come" (Heb. 6:5)? We would all readily agree that there is a splendid future age to which we look forward. In it the kingdom that is now "in the midst" of us in terms of the mighty... Read More
In Psalm 8:2, we read this statement which Jesus quoted once in the Temple when the little children were shouting and praising God. As we read in Matthew 21: 15-16, they held palm branches and lay down their clothes on the road for Jesus to ride on a donkey into Jerusalem. At that time when Jesus ca... Read More
The Structure Book I (1 - 41) Christ in the counsel of God the source of all blessing for His people (Israel). Book II (42 - 72) Their ruin, but redemption in the latter days. Book III (73 - 89) The holiness of God in His dealings with them. Book IV (90 - 106) The failed first man replaced by the Se... Read More
The term “angelology” comes from two Greek terms, namely, aggelos (pronounced angelos) meaning “messenger” or “angel” and logos meaning “word,” “matter,” or “thing.” In Christian systematic theology it is used to refer to the study of the biblical doctrine of angels. It includes such topics as the o... Read More
The term “anthropology” comes from two Greek words, namely, anthro„pos meaning “man” and logos meaning “word, matter, or thing.” We use the word “anthropology” to refer to the study of man and a Biblical anthropology is the study of man as understood primarily from Scripture. Thus it often involves ... Read More
The term “angelology” comes from two Greek terms, namely, aggelos (pronounced angelos) meaning “messenger” or “angel” and logos meaning “word,” “matter,” or “thing.” In Christian systematic theology it is used to refer to the study of the biblical doctrine of angels. It includes such topics as the o... Read More
Let us make man in our image, in our likeness (Genesis 1:26) Meditation: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made! Some Introductory Thoughts 1. As an introduction to this doctrine, read Psalm 139:13-16. What does David say regarding how he was created by God and what that means to him? 2. Why were we created... Read More
Every Christmas I have a little habit that I enjoy. On Christmas day I take some remembrances, presents and maybe some fruit and candy down to our Rescue Mission. I spend an hour or so with these fellows. We just gather around, have a few games, chat, talk about their past, their lives and their chi... Read More
What a masterpiece of wisdom the Bible is! While it provides us with everything we need to know, it mercifully withholds from us the much that we would like to know, but which it would not be in our highest interests to know, at present. As an example of this, we would like to have full and crystal-... Read More
Hebrews 1:14 - Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? Hebrews 13:2 - Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Isaiah 6:2 - Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twa... Read More
The Powers of the Age to Come
Overcoming Satan through Praise
The Numerical Structure of the Psalms
Angelology: Angels
Anthropology & Hamartiology: Man and Sin
Lecture Seven—Angelology: Angels
Man: “Who Are We, Anyway?”
Jesus, A Friend of Sinners
Spirit, soul and body
Bible Verses On Angels