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 — 11/13/26

Yashar Party leader Gadi Eisenkot met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday (12th) for a security and diplomatic briefing...

News Digest — 11/12/26

A senior Hamas commander and other members of the terror group were targeted in an Israeli strike at a hospital...

News Digest — 11/11/26

On Monday (9th), a delegation led by Israel Ministry of Defense Director General MG (Res.) Amir Baram visited Morocco...

Trump, Vance, and the Debate Over America’s Relationship With Israel

News Digest — 11/10/26

The 26th Knesset was officially opened on Tuesday (10th)  with a festive session in the Knesset plenum, during which all 120 members...

News Digest — 11/9/26

On Sunday (8th), Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasked Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government...

News Digest — 11/6/26

President Isaac Herzog announced Thursday evening (5th), following the conclusion of consultations with the parties elected to...

News Digest — 11/5/26

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir warned Hezbollah on Wednesday (4th) that the IDF would respond immediately and forcefully...

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