Some people think that God is far up in the heavens and that we are way down here on earth, that since He is far superior to us, He doesn’t care to be too intimately related to us. However, if the veil could be removed from our eyes, we would be astonished to see what is in God’s heart. There… Read more →
It is human to need God. In a very real sense, our need for God has nothing to do with religion or with any weakness or depravity on our part. We need God simply because we are human. In fact, the deep sense of a need for God is the mark of a genuine and normal humanity. King David said, “As the hart pants after the… Read more →
“And God said, Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness” Have you ever wondered why you are living in this world and what the purpose of your life is? There are six keys that unlock this mystery. 1. God’s Plan God desires to express Himself through man (Rom. 8:29). For this purpose, He created man in… Read more →
God’s Purpose as Portrayed in Typology Even when I was young, I remember not being drawn toward ritualistic observances in religion. I wanted to know why we did the things we did, why we practiced the things we practiced. I wasn’t satisfied with the answer I was frequently given: “We do this because we’ve been doing it for years.” This… Read more →
This article is a continuation of From Tradition to Reality. The Passover – A Type and Picture of Christ As mentioned previously, according the principle of typology, the Passover is a “picture” of the Messiah, Jesus. The lamb without spot or blemish that is required for the Passover in Exodus 12:5 prefigures Christ. Just as the lamb has to be… Read more →
This is a continuation of From Tradition to Reality and From Tradition to Reality – Part 2. Joseph – A Type of Christ Finally, we must consider Joseph, who was one of the greatest types of Christ in the Bible. As a young man, Joseph had a dream in which he reigned over his brothers, although they were all, with… Read more →
“For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing foolishness, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” — 1 Corinthians 1:18 Written nearly 2,000 years ago, these words in the Bible address the attitude of certain Greeks in Corinth who prided themselves on their philosophy. They ardently pursued wisdom in an… Read more →
I can never forget noticing in school that my brother was carrying a New Testament in his back pocket. I thought, “What is a New Testament?” Then I thought, “Maybe it’s the Old Testament revised… like a second edition or something.” Later, I found out that some fellow Jews felt we shouldn’t read it. I also realized that some felt… Read more →
As Jesus made His way through the throngs of people surrounding Him, He suddenly stopped and asked, “Who touched Me?” It seemed obvious to His disciples, so they answered that it was the crowds pressing upon Him. But Jesus insisted, “Someone touched Me.” He knew a particular someone had touched Him, because at that moment, divine power had gone out… Read more →
Have you ever felt unsatisfied, let down, even inexplicably empty, after you got what you thought would make you happy? You’re not alone. This perplexing feeling has been known to strike the most accomplished and wealthy people as well as the less accomplished and less wealthy. In fact, King Solomon had it all—a kingdom, untold wealth, and profound wisdom and… Read more →
