Bible teaching
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Connecting symbols “horizontally” through the Bible to get a prophetic understanding.
Imagine for a moment being allowed to sit on a couch with God at the dawn of creation and Him allowing you a view through time. He does this to point out the many challenges His word will have to go through to remain consistent with His will. First, God confuses the languages at the… Continue reading
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Deriving prophecy using symbols and types.
Psalm 78 opens this way “O my people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter hidden things, things from of old-.” So what is he saying the purpose of a parable is? Teaching. Parables may be described as using a physical process… Continue reading
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Summary of parables and changing gears.
These few parables are my own and are exercises in Christian apologetics. I think they illustrate things like the nature of evidence and how we can recognize the truth of a matter. The Criminal is a good example of what we would normally accept as evidence. Eyewitness testimony can never take a back seat to… Continue reading
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The interview, a parable.
There was a very wealthy man who had built a vast enterprise. He was very creative and one day he came up with an idea that would revolutionize his business. While he had many competent and loyal employees this would require additional help. The man prized things like loyalty, integrity and general trustworthiness as well… Continue reading
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The way, a parable.
Four people were traveling down a road when they suddenly came to a tee in the road. It was a one way going north, but they wanted to go south. There were two women in the front seat and two men in the back. In spite of the sign to turn north, they went south.… Continue reading
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The Criminal, a parable.
A long time ago, the was a man who was a notorious criminal. His crimes had many witnesses, but he continued to elude the authorities. One day, he committed a crime that had five hundred witnesses. He was eventually captured and put on trial. He was convicted and sentenced to death, which was carried out… Continue reading