Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 2b: The Doctrine of Man
In our previous discussion on the Doctrine of Man, we established humanity as God's unique creation, made in His image, as male and female, and as living persons.
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 2a: The Doctrine of Man
In our previous article, we explored the grand Doctrine of Creation, establishing God as the sole, sovereign Creator of all things ex nihilo. As we delve into the second foundational doctrine in our series, “Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines,” we turn our attention to the pinnacle of God’s creative…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 1: The Doctrine of Creation
The book of Genesis stands as the foundational text for many core doctrines of the Christian faith. This series, “Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines,” aims to establish the profound importance of this ancient book in shaping our understanding of fundamental biblical truths and to explore the very bedrock upon…
God’s Promise to Those Who Fear Him: A Beacon of Hope Amidst Despair
The book of Malachi reaches its crescendo with God’s sixth and final message to Israel, delivered through His faithful prophet. In Malachi 3:13-4:6, God confronts the arrogant words of His people, contrasting them sharply with the quiet devotion of those who genuinely fear Him. This passage serves as a powerful…
God Calls for Israel to Return to Him: A Plea for Faithfulness
In the unfolding drama of Malachi, God has meticulously laid bare Israel’s spiritual decline. He first affirmed His unwavering love, then pointedly rebuked the priesthood for their profound disrespect. Now, in His fifth message (Malachi 3:6-12), God addresses two incredulous questions from the people: “How shall we return?” and “How…
God Promises to Show There Is a God of Justice
The book of Malachi continues to unfold God’s interactions with a wayward Israel. Having confirmed His enduring love in the first message and rebuked the priesthood’s disrespect in the second, God now turns His attention to the nation’s profound unfaithfulness. In Malachi 2:17 – 3:5, we find God’s third message,…
God Rebukes Israel for Unfaithfulness in Marriage
In the previous messages from the prophet Malachi, God first affirmed His unwavering love for Israel despite their doubts, then sharply rebuked the priesthood for their profound lack of respect. Now, in the third message (Malachi 2:10-16), God extends His critique to encompass both the priesthood and the entire nation,…
A Stern Rebuke: God Calls Out the Priesthood’s Disrespect
Having powerfully affirmed His enduring love for the nation of Israel in the opening verses of Malachi, the Lord now sharply shifts His focus. In the second message of the book, found in Malachi 1:6-9, God turns His gaze upon the very heart of Israel’s spiritual life: its priesthood. The…
God’s Enduring Love for Israel: A Look at Malachi 1:2-5
The book of Malachi, the final book of the Old Testament, opens with a profound declaration from the Lord: “I have loved you.” Yet, in a testament to the human heart’s capacity for doubt, the people of Israel respond with a skeptical question: “How have You loved us?” This exchange…