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

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The IDF will not withdraw from Israel’s security strip in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday (18th)...

News Digest — 6/18/26

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stressed on Wednesday (17th) that Lebanon’s negotiations with Israel are being conducted independently...

News Digest — 6/17/26

Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa  fears that a military intervention against Hezbollah could be perceived in the Arab world as...

Why Israel Refused to Stay Silent After Hezbollah’s Latest Attack

Israel launched military strikes after Hezbollah rockets targeted...

News Digest — 6/16/26

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday (15th) that Israel does not yet know the final terms of the agreement between the...

News Digest — 6/15/26

Pakistan has published what it says are the terms of the Iran-US memorandum of understanding, including the lifting of sanctions on Iran...

News Digest — 6/12/26

The terms of the ostensibly all-but-finalized deal between the US and Iran to end the fighting in the region stipulate that Israel must...

News Digest — 6/11/26

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a direct message Wednesday evening (10th) to the citizens of Lebanon...

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