December/January 1986/1987

Jesus — Light of the World

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Why Do We Celebrate Christmas on December 25th?

Every year in the Hebrew month Kislev (December), on the 25th day of that month, Jewish people the world over celebrate Chanukkah.1  It is "nonbiblical" in origin and emerged as a result of events that occurred during the intertestament period.

The Holiness of God

When people sing, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, what are they singing about? What is the holiness of God? Some think that the sum total of God's holiness is His sinlessness; however, that is not so.

A Word About Words

Philippians 1:27 states, “Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ . . .” The word conversation, used so often in the New Testament, literally means manner of life. It is more than your talk.

The Two Faces of Judah

A deceitful person is called two-faced or a hypocrite. This was a word used in the Greek theater to describe actors who put large painted masks in front of their faces to denote the characters they were playing...

MOSES: The Man of God

Long before the birth of a child, Christian parents often pray for the one that will be born. Many invoke their Lord for the early salvation of the baby soon to bless their home.

The Shepherd of Israel: The True Shepherd John 10:6-10 – Part Two

There are about 162 different animals mentioned in the Bible. But when God describes His people's behavior patterns and lifestyles, He uses the imagery of sheep more often than any other animal, and there is a good reason for that.

The Rejection of Amillennialism and Development of Postmillennialism

Augustine’s Amillennialism remained the dominant view of organized Christendom until the seventeenth century. During that century a major change in western thought took place. This change developed into an intellectual revolution.

Joel of Jerusalem Dec/Jan 1986/1987

We read many times in the Bible that the people of Israel are God’s chosen people, His peculiar treasure. The people of Israel consider this to be a great honor, but most forget that there are some conditions involved...

Daily News from Israel

The People of Iran Are Crying for Freedom!

Widespread protests are intensifying across Iran as demonstrators increasingly call for the removal of...

News Digest — 1/13/26

An anti-Hamas militia claimed responsibility on Monday (12th) for killing a senior Hamas police officer in southern Gaza...

New Digest — 1/12/26

Following an evacuation warning to Lebanese civilians, the IDF confirmed that it had been striking Hezbollah infrastructure in “several areas...

News Digest — 1/9/26

The Hamas-run Gaza civil defense agency said Israeli attacks in the coastal enclave killed at least 13 people late Thursday (8th)...

News Digest — 1/8/26

The Lebanese Army stated on Thursday (8th), that outside the Israeli controlled areas, it had achieved operational control south of Lebanon’s Litani River...

News Digest — 1/7/26

Israel is keeping the Rafah Border Crossing shut until Hamas and its Iran-backed allies return the remains of master Sgt. Ran Gvili...

News Digest — 1/6/26

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has enlisted Russian President Vladimir Putin to convey calming messages to Iran...

Israel at War: Week 117

Israel continues to battle Hamas, Hezbollah, and other security threats. Both Hezbollah and Iran appear to be attempting to reconstruct...

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