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What is truth

24th Jul 2010, hej.

We live in an age of relativism, where some people are not even interested in finding truth. But there is no salvation without knowing the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Jesus (Yeshua) said, 'Every one that is of the truth hears my voice” and, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me”, which is, objective truth. (John 14:6). ... More

Consider Armageddon: not Megiddo

11th Jul 2010, hej.

The following is new research carried out as a result of a comment and question sent to us regarding the place of the battle of that great day of God Almighty. We will exhaustively explore what the Bible says in context and in the process reveal great misconceptions about Revelation 16:13-16, and also an amazing dovetailing of Hebrew prophecy hidden to those who accept simplistic ideas. ... More

The Horns which Scattered

29th May 2010, hej.

Prophecy becomes much clearer once it has been fulfilled. Much of the prophecy of the Bible is fulfilled over a long time scale, but some will only be fulfilled on the eve of the establishment of the Kingdom. The four horns seen by Zechariah are now evident. Their project is not peace in the Middle East but ensuring Israel has less of a piece of the Middle East. ... More

Feasts of Judaism

21st May 2010, hej.

Thoughts on the Torah portions for the Holy days Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Purim, Pesach, Shavuot. ... More

Luke 21, the Olivet Prophecy

15th May 2010, hej.

Christian view of Israel & Palestine

25th Mar 2010, mgh,hej.

The Watchman

7th Mar 2010, seh,mgh.

We are told, "Watch therefore: for you know not what hour your Lord does come". (Matthew 24:42 Also Matt 25:13, Parable of the ten Virgins). But what do we watch for? This artile presents radical evidence that equates signs in the natural world with signs in the political world. ... More

The year 1989

16th Jan 2010, seh,hej.

This article is from the archives. It was written 20 years ago in January 1990. What is interesting is that history has borne out the understanding of the events then. From the vantage of 20 years we can look back and see how great the earthquake of the year 1989 was. Before 1988 was another world. The year 1990 is the beginning of our world as it is now. ... More

Sons of Greece & the Sons of Zion

17th Oct 2009, hej.

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Failure of Saul & the deliverer Jonathan: The redemption pattern

6th Sep 2009, hej.

The Bible is full of the redemption pattern, the pattern of salvation in Yeshua. The account given in 1 Samuel 13 and 14 at first reading appears a very frank account of a messy event 2 years into the reign of Saul. ... More

Times Appointed Part 4

22nd Aug 2009, hej.

We have been given many time periods to prophetic events in the Bible. Many people think it too hard, and do not make an effort to understand them. However, if they were not to be understood, why were they given? And the Bible says the wise shall understand (Daniel 12:10). ... More

Times Appointed Part 2

20th Aug 2009, hej.

We examine the time periods given in Revelation 11, 17 and Daniel 7 in their context, looking at both what is predicted and the relevant history. ... More

Times Appointed Part 3

20th Aug 2009, hej.

This section examines the prediction of Messiah's first comming of Daniel 9, the meaning of the 'week', the jubile. The historical fulfillment of the times of the desolator of the Holy Land in Daniel 12. We also analyse the Olivet prophecy and the signs in the sun and the moon. ... More

Times Appointed Part 1

20th Aug 2009, mgh,hej.

This is first part in a series on the time periods given in the Bible, especially those relating to the end times of the current order of things and the return of the Messiah (Anointed). ... More

The earthquake in the days of Uzziah

25th Jul 2009, hej,seh.

The Bible is quite a long document and in many places has double or triple testimony. Thus God asks us to compare accounts. He could have given us one gospel account for example, but he did not. ... More

The Redeemer in the book of Ruth

24th May 2009, seh,mjh.

The Bible, as no other book, is layered in rich detail, with every page speaking of salvation. Real events of the life of Ruth recorded in the Bible, remarkably, show the pattern of redemption. ... More

How close is the Creator?

27th Feb 2009, hej.

If you were asked where Deity dwells, would you point up to the heavens? ... More

Jesus (Yeshua):The Carpenter

11th Jan 2009, hej.

A different way of seeing the work of Messiah ... More

Why we have a rainbow: its origin & meaning

5th Jan 2009, hej.

If we think of the science we may miss the meaning ... More

Paradise

17th Oct 2008, hej.

Revealing what the Bible realy says about paradise ... More

The City the Holy

30th Jul 2008, hej.

An architect compares New Jerusalem and Ezekiel's Temple ... More

Bees, Shells and Design in Nature

7th Jul 2008, mgh,hej.

The weight of observational evidence of design indicates a designer ... More

The house of God

5th May 2008, hej,mgh.

The spiritual hosue of Yahweh is accompained by a physical house. ... More

War, Earthquake then World Peace

4th May 2008, mgh.

This is world news before it happens. The Bible predicts the location of the most devasting Earthquake the world will ever see. Bigger than the 2004 Boxing day earthquake. More devastating than any images of Armageddon. ... More

ANZAC Day: The sacrifice at Gallipoli

21st Apr 2008, hej.

Every year in remembrance of the first battle of Gallipoli on April 25, it is said of those who died that their lives were given in sacrifice. ... More

Passover and Messiah

12th Mar 2008, gh.

What links the Passover to the Death and ressurection of Messiah? ... More

Matthew 10:42 & The Cup of Cold

3rd Mar 2008, hej.

The power of the scriptures can be seen in verses that may at first seem of small importance. ... More

Habakkuk's dialogue with Deity

1st Mar 2008, hej.

Evil verus God. God explains the final outcome. ... More

The Torah: The book of Wisdom?

2nd Feb 2008, hej.

This article will propose that the Law of Moses, is in fact fundamentally about wisdom ... More

Psalm 23 Comfortable vs Comfort

3rd Jan 2008, hej.

It is possible when reading Psalm 23 to focus on the comfort, but this has an intriguing flip side. ... More

Luke 22:36 Peace & Taking the Sword

3rd Dec 2007, hej.

The scriptures have statements that not only have two sides, but are also double edged. ... More

John 3:16 & The Other Side of Love

3rd Nov 2007, mgh.

This well known verse is examined to reveal the other 'side of the coin' for consideration. ... More

The Grape Vine

8th Oct 2007, hej.

The household grapevine gives understanding of how this symbol relates to Israel ... More

This Generation 1967 - 2007

12th Jun 2007, seh, mgh.

2007 ends a 40 year generation period begining with the year that marked the beginning of the era of Protest. ... More

The Fig Tree

12th May 2007, seh, mgh.

There are amazing parallels with the life of the Fig Tree and prophecy regarding Israel and the growth of nationalism. ... More

Review: Eugene H Peterson's THE MESSAGE

1st Apr 2007, hej.

Consider, from a critical Bible scholar's viewpoint, reviews Eugene H Peterson's The Message® is a paraphrase of the Bible from the original languages to “contemporary language”. ... More

History of Holocaust

9th Mar 2007, hej.

Some argue the holcaust shows God does not exist but these people do not undertsand the powerful lesson that the very use of this Greek word teaches the world. ... More

Lead up to Armageddon and beyond

27th Feb 2007, hej.

The Prophecy of the Bible gives a lot of detail about the events thatwill bring the world to Armageddon ... More

New Heavens and New Earth

17th Dec 2005, seh,mgh.

The earth will not be destroyed when Christ returns. This is the promise that is found in the Bible. ... More

The Tents Of Kedar

16th Nov 2005, hej.

The Hebrew Psalmist explains the Arabian character and prophesies the current Middle Eastern situation. ... More

Armageddon and the Valley of Jehoshaphat

27th Sep 2005, seh.

What is Armageddon? The following are the details of the biblical explanation. ... More

The Tents of Shem

22nd Jul 2005, hej.

The Scriptures have an overall consistency, making it the most extraordinary book. Despite a time scale of over two thousand years, it is as if Genesis is the introduction to all that follows. This article will discus just one example: Noah’s prophecy. ... More

Providence with Kings.(2 Kings 8)

17th Jul 2005, hej.

A chance investigation of a passage in 2 Kings chapter 8 showed astounding links of providence working for good ... More

Spies, Espionage and Faith

17th Jul 2005, hej.

This article will consider the providence for faith building in two incidents where Israeli spies are sent. ... More

Earthquake, Thunder and Darkness

17th Jul 2005, hej.

Catastrophe is feared and considered an 'act of God', an examination of the scriptures shows, however, that what seem to be descriptions of catastrophe speak merely of political events. The question will be asked, does catastrophe have any significance to the bible student? ... More

The EARTH will not be Destroyed When The MESSIAH RETURNS

24th Jun 2005, seh, mgh.

The burning and destruction of the earth is not the destiny of this planet. This article will demonstrate that Isaiah, the prophet, deals extensively with the future of this planet. ... More

Psalm 149

16th Nov 2004, mgh.

Psalm 149 creates a vision of events related to the coming kingdom, which will be established on this earth when the Messiah returns to rule this earth in righteousness. ... More

Our Merciful GOD Is A Consuming FIRE

16th Nov 2004, mgh.

The Bible shows bo the goodnes and severity of GOD. ... More

Names Divinely Appointed

12th Jun 2004, hej,seh,mgh.

The Bible contains many names which have meanings. However the Biblical records show that few were Divinely appointed names. Those who were given Divinely appointed names have all played an important role in God's plan and purpose with man and the earth. ... More

Praying Towards Jerusalem

30th Jan 2004, hej.

Why do we orient ourselves in prayer? ... More

A Promised Future Temple

30th Jan 2004, seh,mgh.

Where there is no Vision the people perish. Proverbs 29:18 ... More

Solomon's Prayer

30th Jan 2004, seh, mgh.

Many years ago a powerful monarch lived who would be envied by many because his prayer, on an important state occasion, was publicly acknowledged by his God.

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To Be & To Become – Revealed in Genesis

27th Dec 2003, hej.

The Name of YHWH does not appear in Genesis One. However He is evident in the action. ... More

Psalm 133

18th Dec 2003, hej.

Psalm 133 is one of the shortest Psalms. It is also possibly one of the most misunderstood psalms. This analysis will show that it is far from being a 'nice' platitude about unity, but rather is a serious statement with doctrinal implications. ... More

Time of the End

15th Jul 2003, hej.

The first section reproduces Isaac Newton's comment on Daniel. In the second section this is analysed in the light of 400 years of history. ... More

Old and New Testaments Equally Important

, seh,mgh.

Jesus and the Apostles Declare the Prophets of Israel are Relevant ... More