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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
News Digest — 7/18/25
Israeli forces killed three senior Hamas operatives who Israel says took part in the Oct. 7 cross-border assault that sparked the ongoing war in Gaza...
News Digest — 7/17/25
President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday evening (16th) addressed the recent developments on the Syrian border, declaring that Israel will...
News Digest — 7/16/25
Dozens of Israeli civilians crossed the border into Syrian territory in the Majdal Shams area, the IDF reported on Tuesday evening...
Is Time Running Out for Netanyahu’s Political Career?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains popular in Israel, but many...
News Digest — 7/15/25
The Israel Defense Forces On Tuesday (15th) released the names of three soldiers killed in combat. They are Staff Sgt. Shoham Menahem...
News Digest — 7/14/25
Israeli troops found more than three tons of weapons while raiding military facilities inside Syria. The sites had been...
News Digest — 7/11/25
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed Washington for Israel Thursday evening (10th) aboard the “Wing of Zion” plane...
News Digest — 7/10/25
Shortly before 5:15 a.m. Thursday morning (10th), the IDF identified that a missile was launched from Yemen toward Israeli territory...