August/September 1987

We the People of the United States

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The Beginning and Distinctiveness of The Church

In light of the fact that Covenant Theology and Dispensational Theology disagree concerning when the Church began in history, the previous article examined four lines of evidence to the effect that the Church began on the Day of Pentecost of Acts 2.

How Happy Is The Birthday?

The year was 1787; the place, the city of Philadelphia; the purpose, men had gathered to amend the Articles of Confederation which were loosely holding the thirteen infant states together. But instead of Articles of Confederation...

Apostasy – A Falling Away

Apostasy is like a subtle viper that snares its victim and slowly squeezes the life out of it. For this reason, Jude reached back into the Old Testament and picked three lucid illustrations that would impact the Christian...

Moses

Often as we travel along the highways, we come to an unmarked fork in the road. We make a choice - one way is followed, the other left behind. A course is established that hopefully will lead to the final destination.

The Lion of the Tribe of Judah

If a poll were taken to determine which of Jacob’s twelve sons were the most famous, certainly either Joseph or Judah would be the favored one. Although more space is given in the Scriptures...

Biblical Circumcision:  What Does It Mean To Be A Child Of Abraham?

The practice of circumcision is a fairly common phenomenon today, both among civilized and primitive cultures. Due to the Jewish heritage in the West, most people see the rite issuing from the covenant ceremony recorded...

Joel of Jerusalem Aug/Sep 1987

Since my recent heart attack, I have been advised by my doctors to give up my employment as a carpenter and go on permanent disability. Of course, no one wants to become inactive, but I pray this will not be the case with me.

Daily News from Israel

News Digest — 9/29/26

Thousands of residents, families, and visitors from across Israel filled the streets and scenic areas of Jerusalem on Monday (28th)...

Israel at War: Week 155

Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the United Nations and he confronted the corrupt, Israel-hating international body with facts...

News Digest — 9/28/26

The Israel Defense Forces struck Hezbollah targets in several areas of southern Lebanon in response to an explosive drone launched...

News Digest — 9/25/26

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s military campaigns against Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah before the United Nations...

News Digest — 9/24/26

Neria Leiter, the son of Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter, was critically injured Wednesday (23rd)...

News Digest — 9/23/26

Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon sharply rebuked French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (22nd) after Macron claimed...

Israeli Father of Six Murdered Before Yom Kippur—Where Are the Headlines?

Netanel Shukrun, a father of six, was murdered when a Palestinian gunman opened fire...

Israel at War: Week 154

The High Holidays for the Jewish people consist of the last three feasts God gave Israel in Leviticus 23. Those feasts are...

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