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 Mermaids are mythical sea creatures with the upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. The Bible never mentions mermaids, not even the biblical creation account in Genesis 1–2. In July 2012 the National Ocean Service (NOS) issued a statement that "no evidence of aquatic humanoids has ever been found." This statement was in response to public inquiries following a pseudoscientific documentary on mermaids which aired in May 2012 on Animal Planet. https://www.gotquestions.org/mermaids-Bible.html size 14030 bytes indexed 4/2/25 Hits: 2 This is part 2 of 'The Hope of Israel,' On the Literal Interpretation of Prophecy. The main purpose of this chapter is to demonstrate that the contrast in Scripture is not between the spiritual and the literal, but between the spiritual and the natural. A passage of Scripture, when taken 'literally,' may refer either to 'that which is natural' or to 'that which is spiritual.' In other words, the literal interpretation may call for a thing which exists in the realm of nature, or for the counterpart of that thing which exists in the realm of spiritual realities (1 Cor. 15:46). by Phillip Mauro http://www.messianicgoodnews.org/on-the-literal-interpretation-of-prophe cy-part-2-of-the-hope-of-israel/ size 52589 bytes indexed 3/30/25 Hits: 3 Commentary on Matthew 25:14-30 - The master represents Jesus Christ. Jesus is "going on a journey" (v. 1-4): he shall ascend to the Father. During his absence, he demands that his people not only wait for his return but also that their lives be productive. "Vigilance is not simply a matter of fervour, joy, or even faith -- it entails active and responsible service" (Hill, Matthew, 328). by Dr. Knox Chamblin http://reformedperspectives.org/articles/kno_chamblin/NT.Chamblin.Matt.2 5.14-30.html size 8881 bytes indexed 3/28/25 Hits: 4 Significantly, the Magi appear shortly after Christ’s birth, as examples of unexcelled faith. Never doubting, though from the point of view of the flesh there was much occasion to halt and stumble. They appear as the first fruits of the Gentiles, who must also be gathered into the kingdom. In this Christmas season, let us also bow down and worship Him, not only as the lowly Babe of Bethlehem, but as our eternal King! by Rev. Marinus Schipper https://www.mountainretreatorg.net/apologetics/the-worship-of-the-magi.h tml size 15845 bytes indexed 3/26/25 Hits: 5 We can know that, when Grandma died, she did not fall asleep. In heaven, she is not being purged of sin. If Grandma was a believer, she was immediately glorified and went into the presence of Christ. Jesus accomplished that for her on the cross and in His life of perfect obedience. She consciously awaits the resurrection, even now as she beholds the face of her Savior. by Kim Riddlebarger https://www.mountainretreatorg.net/eschatology/the-intermediate-state.ht ml size 10128 bytes indexed 3/26/25 Hits: 3 As we grow in our understanding of the Scriptures, we recognize that God uses dual typology in the Old Testament to foreshadow events or persons in the New Testament. If we pray for the Spirit-enhanced eyes to see it, these dual typologies are pretty common in the Scriptures. Cain and Abel. David and Goliath. The tabernacle and the temple. The list could go on. These paired personalities or figures all teach us in tandem what the Lord has done for us. Like a double rainbow, they magnify His glory. by Barry York https://gentlereformation.com/2021/03/01/double-typology/ size 28807 bytes indexed 3/23/25 Hits: 3 Angus Finlayson attributed the nineteenth century infiltration of Liberalism into a confessional Church to wrong priorities by the leaders. He wrote, 'not content with opening three colleges, in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, they added a postgraduate course of one or more years in one of the more famous Colleges in Germany. From that folly, as Germany then was the nursery of Liberal theology spreading like prairie fire through the Protestant Churches of Europe. by Martin Downes https://banneroftruth.org/us/resources/articles/2008/liberalism-a-warnin g-from-history/ size 90864 bytes indexed 3/23/25 Hits: 4 In the parable of the Talents we hear the master speak, "Well done, good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over, a few things, I will place thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy master." What then is meant by the "talents" in the parable recorded in Matthew 25? They are bestowed, in different proportions. The reference is to the excellent gifts which the Master bestows on the children of men and with which they must be active in the service of their Lord. by R. Veldman https://sb.rfpa.org/the-pounds-and-the-talents-in-the-parables/ size 229870 bytes indexed 3/21/25 Hits: 13 Mark how the text describes their fall. It is impossible to renew them again unto repentance, seeing that they are crucifying the Son of God afresh, and exposing Him to public shame. Not, you understand, on the cross once more; for Christ suffered on the cross once for all; He cannot be crucified again. by Rev. Marinus Schipper https://www.mountainretreatorg.net/eschatology/the-falling-away-of-unbel ievers.html size 15069 bytes indexed 3/18/25 Hits: 10 Typology is a treasure trove, but only if we keep our imagination in check. Scripture itself is not only full of types; its whole structure is a single drama divided into Old Testament promise and New Testament fulfillment. In Scripture, types are historical events, people, places, and institutions that are intended by God to direct faith to something greater’namely, the reality to which the type pointed. by Michael S. Horton https://www.modernreformation.org/resources/essays/typology size 114991 bytes indexed 3/18/25 Hits: 8 We have here the parable of the talents committed to three servants; this implies that we are in a state of work and business, as the former implies that we are in a state of expectancy. That showed the necessity of habitual preparation, this of actual diligence in our present work and service. In that we were stirred up to do well for our own souls; in this to lay out ourselves for the glory of God and the good of others. by Matthew Henry https://www.monergism.com/parable-talents-0 size 236204 bytes indexed 3/18/25 Hits: 10 The Parable of the Talents - We are not told that the unprofitable servant was a murderer or a thief or even a waster of his lord’s money, but that he did nothing and that was his ruin. Let us be ware of a "do nothing Christianity." Such Christianity does not come from the spirit of God. Maybe you’ll display your heart towards the kingdom in the way you treat the possession that the Lord has given you. Do you see them as something to be used for ministry to others? by Dr. Ligon Duncan https://rts.edu/resources/be-faithful-the-talents/ size 155516 bytes indexed 3/16/25 Hits: 14 The Apostle Peter makes a similar point that will serve as my conclusion today. (1 Peter 4:10-11). As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. by Keith Throop https://reformedbaptistblog.com/2014/04/04/parable-of-the-talents-matthe w-2514-30-teaching-outline/ size 146943 bytes indexed 3/15/25 Hits: 12 Why in the world would I take a Sunday morning and talk about what I have called in the title to this message, "The Jezebel Spirit"? There are two reasons. First, there are people alive and well in the professing evangelical church today who are guilty of the same perverted behavior as was this woman named Jezebel back in the church in Thyatira in the first century. Second, I love the spiritual gift of prophecy. I hold it in extremely high regard. It plays an important role. by Sam Storms https://www.samstorms.org/all-articles/post/what-is-the--jezebel-spirit- --revelation-218-29 size 16473 bytes indexed 3/14/25 Hits: 22 Jesus gives His Disciples a very important teaching. This teaching occurs right before He is ushered to the cross. So how does Jesus illustrate this teaching to His 12 Disciples and what does Jesus say? Jesus likens the Kingdom of Heaven to a man who is going on a journey and entrusts His property to His servants. In this parable of the talents, Jesus is the master and the Disciples/people are the servants. Let us examine the Charge, the Actions, and the Responses in this parable. by Aaron Koen https://www.reformconfess.com/blog/sermon-manuscript-parable-of-talents size 138037 bytes indexed 3/14/25 Hits: 13 There is a variety of opinions about a Jezebel spirit, from sexual looseness to teaching of false doctrines. The Bible does not mention a Jezebel spirit, but has plenty to say about Jezebel herself. Two incidents stand out in the life of Jezebel. She had an obsessive passion for domineering and controlling others. The second is she taunted and ridiculed an innocent man and then have him framed and stoned to death. https://www.gotquestions.org/Jezebel-spirit.html size 15970 bytes indexed 3/14/25 Hits: 8 The Counter Attack: The Response to the Enlightenment by Edwards, Warfield and Paley - To understand the apologists of this period we need to understand the intellectual climate of their day. They arrived on the stage of the history of apologetics as children of the Enlightenment. The Enlightenment brought on what is often referred to as the "age of reason" where human reason became the test for all truth and human ingenuity the solution to every problem. by Brandon Robbins https://arcapologetics.org/the-counter-attack-the-response-to-the-enligh tenment-by-edwards-warfield-and-paley/ size 60953 bytes indexed 3/9/25 Hits: 17 Some Christians are either ignorant of or ignores what God says about believers marrying unbelievers in I Corinthians 7:39 and other passages. Space does not permit further discussion on this point. Suffice it to say that parents must teach their children not to marry or date unbelievers. If a child does begin a relationship with an unbeliever there is no room for "muddling through in love." The word of God to that child is, break up now! by Clayton Spronk https://sb.rfpa.org/a-modern-day-jezebel/ size 233054 bytes indexed 3/7/25 Hits: 13 Commentaries are there to help you dive into the Word, so why not use them? But let me challenge you. You don’t need one. Here’s why. The problem with commentaries is that people often turn to them first when they start a Bible study. That significantly affects and taints (for better or worse) your insight and conclusions of the text. It has been often stated: the Bible is its own best commentary. And it’s true. https://deeperchristian.com/no-commentary/ size 199006 bytes indexed 3/6/25 Hits: 13 The doctrine of God's gracious adoption of elect sinners has received inadequate treatment in the Church. In the early centuries Christ's Deity and eternal sonship were the vital issues the fathers faced, rather than our adoptive sonship.2 The Middle Ages made no significant development in adoption. However, even then the comfort of this doctrine was never completely lost, for, after all, the Church has always prayed, 'Our Father who art in heaven.' by Rev. Angus Stewart https://www.cprf.co.uk/articles/adoption.htm size 86803 bytes indexed 3/5/25 Hits: 12 | ||
