NOTES

Notes and helpful explanations.

What does 'eternal' mean when applied to God? 

What are the origins of the name Easter?  3/10/2020 - It was first called Resurrection Sunday and Christ's resurrection was observed every Sunday. Where did the name Easter come from? Is it pagan?

What really is Mardi-gras? 3/8/2020 - Mardi-Gras is an all out celebration the day before Ash Wednesday and beginning of Lent.

 What is the glory of God?  1/15/2022 John Piper's thoughts and teaching on the Glory of God

Which Jericho? 9/25/2021 - Bartimaeus Receives His Sight:  Jesus heals two blind men in Jericho but only one is named. How the Gospels are in sync in this miracle.

What is Apostasy or an Apostate? 8/19/2021 - A word used with its definitions in Scripture. It has significant meaning. 


How to Become a Believing Christian - The way to forgiveness and eternal life in Jesus Christ.

Basics We Believe - The foundation and truths we stand upon.

Why Is the Bible Divided into Chapters and Verses? -  History of how chapters and verses were added to the Bible for convenience of the reader.

The Making of the Name Jehovah - 3/21/2021 - How the name Jehovah was created to avoid saying or writing the name YAWH.

Understanding the Gnosticism Heresy - 3 Sources - 3/10/2021 - Background and early history of Gnosticism and how it affected the 1st Century Churches.  What it became and how it is recognized today.

Understanding the use of JEHOVAH as the name of LORD God. - Jehovah is used in the Hebrew bible and translated into English versions but the actual word is not in the original manuscripts. 

What are the origins of Valentine's Day Celebration?  2/14/2021 - Various sources and influences that have changed February 14 from a celebration of the beheading of martyrs to the hearts and chocolate day we have now. 

What does the Bible say about ghosts / hauntings? 10/21/2020 - Looking at what the Bible tells us about spirit beings. 

A matter of Slaves and Servants 6/23/2020 - A look at the words translated slave, slavery, servant, service and more.

When and Why Father's Day - 6/21/2020 - Where Father's Day began officially and other notes.

How to Fight for Joy - 5/30/2020 - From and article by John Piper and his book "When I don't Desire God"

Why is Christmas Day on the 25th December? - 12/25/2019  -  Story and sources on how December 25th on our Gregorian Calendar became the date of Christ's birth.

NOTES on the Greek word hilasmos in 1 John - 8/23/2019 Word study on Greek word translated as propitiation, atonement, expiation in 1 John 

The Whole Armor of God - 6/19/2019 - Description of each piece of the Armor of God and it's purpose.

Who is Asaph the Psalmist? - 03/04/2019  -  Who is the person called Asaph who also is credited with some of the Psalms.

The Wonderful Counselor - Rev. Bruce Goettsche - 12/14/2018 - What Do your call the Baby Jesus?  Sermon on the names of Jesus proclaimed in Isaiah 9:6

What does 'Christ' mean? - 12/12/2018  -  The meaning of the name/title 'Christ' given to Jesus.

What is Propitiation?  11/19/2018  - Understanding the deeper meaning of God's act of providing propitiation for his believers.

Cornerstone Illustrations in Scripture - 10/29/2018 - A quick look at the value of Cornerstones in construction and as an illustration of Jesus Christ.

Jewish Temple and Tabernacle Floor Plans - 3/12/2018 & 10/11/2018 - Graphics of the various Temples built in Jerusalem and comparison of their sizes. Description of the Tabernacle

Who is Asaph the psalmist? - 9/21/2018

What Holds Atoms Together - 8/16/2018   Understanding the glue that holds all things together.

Infinity Sculpture photo in Header - 7/5/2018 

Notes on Psalm 119 - 7/12/2018 - The longest Psalm and its unique construction with references to the Law of God.

What Happened on Mars Hill? 6/5/2018 - Explanation of Apostle Paul's speech on Mars Hill in Athens - Acts 17

Notes on Memorial Day in the USA 5/28/2018 - Brief background of the holiday - its origin and development since the late 1860s

EXPOSITION Psalm 84:5 - 5/5/2018 - From Charles H. Spurgeon's  "Treasury of David"

National Day of Praye - 5/3/2018 - Background and summary of theme for 2018

Who Was Titus? - 4/14/2018 - Brief summary of Titus and his relationship to Apostle Paul.

Where Was the Village of Emmaus? - 4/2/2018 - Exact location of Emmaus considered throughout history.

Destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem - 3/12/2018  - Why the city of Jerusalem and its Temple were destroyed in 70 AD.



All the Names of God - 3/2/2018 - A list and link to a video describing and explaining the various names people have used of God and recorded in the Bible.

The Name of God - 3/1/2018 - What is God's name? What does it mean?

What is Lent? - 2/14/2018 - Many talk about it - but what is its significance?

David at the Cave of Adullam - 1/31/2018 - Where is this cave and why does David mention it?

God Has No Beginning - 1/22/2018 - How do we believe and understand how God was not created and has no beginning to His existance?

Faith Living and Faith Believing - 1/20/2018 - What and how does this happen?

Areopagus - 1/12/2018 - What is the significance and where is this place mentioned in Acts.

Glory - 1/8/2018 - Often used, how are we to understand the meaning of "Glory."

Generations - 1/7/2018 - How long is a generation when mentioned in the Bible?

Firtsfruits - 10/19/2017 - What does the term "Firstfruits" in the New Testament mean?




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