To “overthrow” in the Bible does not always mean what you probably think it does. It did not in the case of “Nineveh shall be overthrown.” (Jonah 3:4) Traditional Legal Model – To overthrow, as understood in the case of Nineveh, is God’s work to destroy a people/city as punishment for their wickedness. Biblical Healing […]
The Wednesday crucifixion scenario is promoted by a number of groups in an attempt to solve the three-days-and-three-nights issue. But it causes many other problems.
Out of the Abundance of the Heart Introduction This study was part of the first edition (2009) of the book In the Heart of the Earth: the Secret Code that Reveals what is in the Heart of God. Due to the greater length of later editions, available on this website, this section was removed but […]
Matthew 10:34 Meaning of Sending a Sword In Matthew 10:34 the meaning seems contradictory to the message of Jesus: “Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.” (Matt 10:34) Is it really Jesus’ desire to send a sword – strife, bloodshed and death? […]
Revelation 22:11 is often understood to be a reference to the close of human probation. That is the time when there is no longer an opportunity to make a decision for salvation. That verse says: “He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and […]
What Does Probation Mean? Here are definitions according to each model of the gospel. Traditional Legal Model – A period of time allotted by God at the end of which He will examine our life record and determine whether to save us or not. Biblical Healing Model – The opportunity given by God for us […]
What is the Meaning of Romans 5:8? That must say something very significant about the level of God’s love for us. But let’s look more closely at the meaning of Romans 5:8 and the following verses. The meaning of Romans 5:8-10 is that it is an important reconciliation passage: “But God commendeth his love toward […]
What is the Biblical Meaning of Reconciliation? The Biblical meaning of reconciliation is similar in the two models; the real difference is in how reconciliation between God and man is achieved and whether it is a one-way or two-way change in relationship. Traditional Legal Model – Reconciliation happens with the death of Christ allowing God […]
1 Timothy 2:5 Meaning This page looks at the 1 Timothy 2:5 meaning of mediator/intercessor/advocate according to both gospel models. Traditional Legal Model – The intercessor, Christ, works on our behalf because we are not capable of dealing directly with the Father, the Divine Judge. Being both man and God, Jesus can bridge the gap […]
Mark of the Beast Defined Traditional Legal Model – Mark as in “the mark of the beast” is often connected with Sunday worship. Sometimes (incorrectly) it is seen as an outward symbol on the forehead. Biblical Healing Model – There is the day of worship connection but mark, in this context, is also connected to […]