I remember going to a library when I was in grade school (before there were computers and google!) to find research information. The process of finding information seemed confusing, but slowly using the card catalogue and other resource tools, I was able to learn my way around the library to find specific subjects. Continue reading
Ariel’s Bible Commentary of the Messianic Jewish Epistles is a brilliant volume. The 2 Peter Commentary by Arnold Fruchtenbaum is a concise, clear and very helpful tool in order to understand 2 Peter from a Messianic Jew’s perspective. Continue reading
God’s Will & Man’s Will by Arnold Fruchtenbaum is the best work I have read that explains the sovereignty of God and free will of man controversy. Too much fire has been created over this discussion and countless brothers and sisters have been divided instead of brought together. Continue reading
These suggested answers are provided for the Message Based Discussion Questions from the message presented on August 11, 2013. They are provided as a stimulus to your thinking, not as a replacement of your thinking. There are several additional ways to answer many of the questions. The outline of the message is provided first.
Law or Grace Giving
Malachi compared to the New Testament
How do I know what to give? Continue reading
Our 24 Family Ways by Clay Clarkson is an extremely helpful tool for dads (and moms) to establish good biblical principles for the family and lead their families in devotions. The principles cover 24 essential areas of life in the categories of 1) authority; 2) possessions; 3) relationships; 4) work; 5) attitudes; and 6) choices. Continue reading
The Ariel Bible Commentary incorporates the Messianic Epistles. One of the Commentaries in that volume is 1 Peter by Arnold Fruchtenbaum. It is a well-written exegesis of the original language of 1 Peter. Continue reading
This message was presented on August 11, 2013 as a part of the series on Malachi and is an amplification and explanation of God’s view of giving today from Malachi 3:8-10.
What motivates someone to give? Listen to what Paul wrote the Corinthian Church, Continue reading
When a person trusts in Jesus Christ, he becomes a new creation (2 Cor. 5:17). His life will never be the same and an adventure begins that is unlike any African safari, South Pole expedition, or Himalayan assault. The things a true child of God encounters in the spiritual life are far beyond anything the world can provide. Continue reading
In the Ariel’s Bible Commentary, Arnold Fruchtenbaum deals with the Messianic Jewish Epistles as a group. The Commentary on James by Arnold Fruchtenbaum is a practical and succinct explanation of the book of James. While Hebrews was written by an author in the Diaspora to the inhabitants in the land around Jerusalem, James is written by an author in the land near Jerusalem (or in Jerusalem) to the inhabitants in the Diaspora. Continue reading
Reaching the Heart of Your Teen by Gary Ezzo is a great tool to raise a teen. Too many focus on the behavior of their teen when they really need to reach the heart of their teen. Too many in the world want to hit the fast forward button when a child hits 15 and release the button when the child turns 18. Continue reading
Shepherding Truth 