Bible Q&A: What Is The Veil of Hebrews 6:19?

Hebrews 6:19 – What is “the veil” referring to here? The book of Hebrews was originally written to Christians of Jewish ethnicity who were considering leaving Christianity to return to Judaism due to severe persecution from their fellow Jews.  The Hebrew author wanted to show the superiority of Jesus over the Mosaic system in an… Read More Bible Q&A: What Is The Veil of Hebrews 6:19?

Why the Word of the Cross is Folly to Some

Friends, who do you listen to?  Don’t let it be Jon Mitchell, your pastor or your favorite religious author.  Instead, be like the Bereans who “were more noble” than others because “they received the Word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so” (Acts 17:11).  Take what you read in my blog or in any inspirational book or article, take what you hear in any sermon or Bible class, and compare it to the totality of Scripture.  If God’s Word says it, let that be enough.  Let us trust and obey.… Read More Why the Word of the Cross is Folly to Some

Bible Q&A: What Does It Mean To Be Created in God’s Image?

What does it mean to be created in the image of God? When God made man, he said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness” (Gen. 1:26).  “Image” comes from the Hebrew term tselem, which has to do in this context with having a resemblance with someone.  “Likeness” comes from the Hebrew term demuwth, which likewise… Read More Bible Q&A: What Does It Mean To Be Created in God’s Image?