A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.Proverbs 27:3 MLV An interesting comparison is made in this proverb, an equation if you please, that mathematically would look like this: stone + sand < a fool's provocation. In this comparison, it takes something metaphysical and compares it to... Continue Reading →
The Sin of Sodom
Before moving further in the story of Lot in Sodom, it's important to look at Sodom itself. Today we're going to ask a question that could possible trip quite a few people. What was the sin of Sodom?To that question many would answer, homosexuality. It has been so closely tied to Sodom that the name... Continue Reading →
Unveiling Lot – Welcome to Sodom
Now we come to the meat of the story of Lot. Up till this point, Lot has really been a side character, but for this chapter, and this chapter alone he suddenly takes the stage for a brief moment in time. It's not specified how much time has passed between Lot's rescue by Abraham and... Continue Reading →
Explaining Matthew 18:18
Oh what evil doctrines have corrupt individuals twisted from Scriptures such as these. It is to this verse amongst others that certain churches will point to as 'proof' of their God-appointed right to mandate or end laws for people to observe as well as the supposed power of their church or priest to 'forgive' (sorry,... Continue Reading →
Meaning of Four – the Genesis Numbers
Before I start, I wish to make something clear about this series. I am not claiming this is definitively what the Bible teaches. I do not believe there is sufficient evidence for such a statement. I do believe this concept is more accurate at explaining why and what certain numbers represent in Scripture based on... Continue Reading →