Voice Of The Shepherd Blog
The Call has gone out!
“Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet Him” [Matt 25:6] I am sure others have heard this call to readiness. The ears of my heart tingle and so I proclaim what makes this so. I do not try and convince but to convict. In ancient Israel as the bridegroom would return...
Ancient Jewish Betrothal and Wedding Custom
While there were many different cultures throughout the world in Bible times, the Bible itself mostly follows God’s chosen people, the Israelite's, through the coming of the Messiah. Therefore, this article will focus on Jewish marriage customs. Marriages in...
The Foreknowledge of God
The Foreknowledge of God What Controversies have been engendered by this subject in the past! But what truth of Holy Scripture is there which has not been the occasion of theological and ecclesiastical battles? The deity of Christ, His virgin birth, His atoning death,...
The Essential Nature of God
The Essential Nature of God 1. The Knowledge of God. The possibility of knowing God has been denied on several grounds. But while it is true that man can never fully comprehend God, it does not follow that he can have no knowledge of Him at all. He can know Him only...
Heresies
Heresies We have seen that the devil is never quite so subtle, and never quite so successful, as when he succeeds in persuading people that he does not exist at all! That, as we have suggested, was his supreme masterpiece, and it is certainly a part of...
The Holy War–A Spiritual Warfare Primer
The Holy War--A Spiritual Warfare Primer Ephesians 6:10-13 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against...
Fear of God
The 1901 Jewish Encyclopedia Fear of God The Hebrew equivalent of "religion." It is the mainspring of religion, morality, and wisdom, and is productive of material prosperity and well-being. Who fears God will refrain from doing the things that would be...
God’s Voice for You
God’s Voice for You We are going to talk tonight about the voice of God, but first let me tell you about Manasseh. 2 Chronicles 33:1 Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem. 2 And he did what...