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Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
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The God of Our Fathers?

The God of Our Fathers When God revealed Himself to Moses in the burning bush, He referred to Himself as the God of your fathers,[1] more specifically, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: Exodus 3:6 (NASB) He said also, "I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." Then Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. (emphasis added) Moses later related that God manifested miracles so that the…

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October 12, 2021
Read more about the article Worship the Father
Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well, Angelika Kauffman, 1795
Who is God / Who is Jesus / Worship of Jesus

Worship the Father

Modern orthodoxy insists that Jesus must be worshiped as God.  A failure to do so will automatically disqualify you from being a Christian, so says mainstream Christianity.  One evangelist recently elaborated on this oft repeated mantra: But if people miss the reality that Jesus was more than a prophet—that He is actually part of the Trinity, and therefore God—then they're not truly Christians.  You cannot say you're a Christian and not worship Jesus. It doesn't work that way.[1] While many would agree with this evangelist's assessment, the…

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May 17, 2021
Read more about the article My Father’s Kingdom
Benediction of God the Father, Luca Cambiaso, c. 1565
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My Father’s Kingdom

Many Christians believe Jesus will rule the kingdom for all of eternity because he is God, and therefore, the kingdom inherently belongs to him.  Scripture, on the other hand, reveals a different picture about the coming kingdom, who it belongs to, and the reason for Jesus' rule. The Kingdom Belongs to the FatherThe Psalms often speak of God in terms of royalty:Psalm 47:2 (NASB) For the LORD Most High is to be feared, a great King over all the earth.Psalm 103:19 (NASB) The LORD has established…

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March 8, 2020
Read more about the article Who is The Almighty God of Scripture?
Christ Pantocrator, St. Catherine's Monastery, Mt. Sinai, 6th century
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Who is The Almighty God of Scripture?

Who is the Almighty God?  Does the title refer to the Trinity--the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit--as orthodoxy requires?  Or does Scripture provide a different answer?  Let's examine the definition of the word almighty, as well as its usage in Scripture and in creedal history. What does Almighty mean? The first occurrence of the word almighty in Scripture is found in the book of Genesis: Genesis 17:1 (NASB) Now when Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD [Yahweh] appeared to Abram and said to him,…

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January 7, 2020
Read more about the article Who Did the Jews Understand the Creator to Be?
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Who Did the Jews Understand the Creator to Be?

When God led the Israelites out of Egyptian captivity, a culture marked by polytheism, He made it known that He was different from all other gods.  He was the only true God, and He was one:Deuteronomy 6:4 (NASB) “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one!  (emphasis added)This passage, known as the Shema (Hebrew for the word hear or listen), became the statement of belief for Jews.  Award winning author, Rabbi Reuven Hammer, writes regarding the meaning of this Jewish creed:Briefly, the first paragraph, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, commands…

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October 18, 2019
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God Searches the Hearts and Minds of All Men

When King David addressed the special assembly gathered to observe the coronation of his son, the man after God's own heart addressed the future king:1 Chronicles 28:9 (NASB) "As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the LORD [YHWH, Yahweh] searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you…

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September 28, 2019
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Who Raised Jesus From the Dead?

Jesus was raised from the dead.  All Christians can agree with this statement. But a disagreement quickly ensues when you ask, "Who raised Jesus from the dead?"  Some confidently declare that Jesus raised himself from the dead and offer it as proof that he is God.  Others contend that God the Father raised Jesus from the dead, while others insist it was the Trinity.  But what does Scripture say?  Let's examine the evidence to determine who raised Jesus from the dead and learn why it…

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June 22, 2019
Read more about the article God is The Father
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God is The Father

The most fundamental question one can ask about Christianity is, "Who is God?"  That's because God's identity is the foundation upon which the tenets of the faith stand. Who then is this God? The Church Fathers of the fourth century, backed by the cunning and heavy handed Emperor Theodosius[1] at the Council of Constantinople (381 AD),  declared God to be three persons in one substance. If this is the case, we should be able to find this doctrine stated in Scripture.  However, even Trinitarian scholars…

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May 17, 2019
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Who is God / Creation and Jesus / Proof Texts for the Trinity

The Testimony of Singular Pronouns

The Testimony of Singular Pronouns Anyone who has at least a grade school education knows that a pronoun is defined as "a word that takes the place of a noun."[1]  Pronouns, whether singular or plural are not complicated things.  Indeed, child development experts tell us that by the age of "36 months, toddlers have mastered most pronouns."[2]  In Scripture, what do the pronouns used to refer to God tell us about who He is?  Do they support the doctrine of the Trinity which states, in…

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April 14, 2019
Read more about the article The Uniqueness of God
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The Uniqueness of God

Many Christians are familiar with the '90s worship song, "There is None Like You." The song had a resurgence in popularity in the 2004 when it was recorded by the group Shane and Shane. Perhaps most memorable is the song's refrain which extols the uniqueness of God: There is none like You No one else can touch my heart like you do I could search for all eternity long and find,  There is none like You While God's ability to connect with the inner man…

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April 10, 2019