Hebrew Scroll of the Book of Job (Pete Unseth) COGwriter Job is recognized by various faiths in the month of May, and on differing days. Job is commemorated by the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod in their Calendar of Saints on May 9, by the Roman Catholic Church on May 10, and by the Eastern […]
Category: Old Testament History
“Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the ages have come” (1 Corinthians 10:11).
Six Questions and Answers related to the Book of Genesis
COGwriter Many people have questions about the Bible in general and the first several chapters of the Book of Genesis in particular. The first six chapters of Genesis present a summary of vital high points of approximately the first 1600-1700 years of mankind — from Adam’s creation to just before Noah’s Flood (details on calculations […]
Might there have been humanoids prior to Adam?
Australopithecus sediba (Brett Eloff) COGwriter Did God make ‘prehistoric’ human-like beings prior to Adam? Many have wondered about this as various scientists and others have made claims. But notice a couple of observations: Modern humans (Homo sapiens or Homo sapiens sapiens) are the only extant members of the hominin clade, a branch of great apes […]
Jews, TPM, and the Biblical date of Passover
A Shmura Matzo (Unleavened Bread is Used for Passover) COGwriter When is the Christian Passover for 2017? Sunday, April 9th, after sunset which is when the 14th of Nisan begins. On Monday, April 10th after sunset which is when the 15th of Nisan begins–called the Night to be Observed (watch also The Night to Be […]
Do you know when the Exodus was?
Some Proposed Routes of the Exodus COGwriter There is a lot of confusion in the mainstream about when the Exodus was. From time to time, there are various reports from some archaeologists and Egyptologists who deny the account of the Exodus in the Bible. Part of the reason for their denial is that they often […]
Islamic State’s looting accidentally reveals information on one mentioned in the Bible
Ancient relief of King Sennacherib COGwriter Another archeological discovery supports what the Bible teaches in the Hebrew scriptures (AKA the Old Testament). This one was the results of looting and pillaging by the terrorist group calling itself the Islamic State: Archaeologists in Iraq are decrying the latest destruction of the nation’s historic heritage by the […]
Another search for the Ark of the Covenant?
Depiction of Levites Carrying the Ark of the Covenant COGwriter There is another place some are now looking to find the Ark of the Covenant: An international team of archaeologists has announced plans to search an area the Bible says once stored the Ark of the Covenant. On the highest hills in west Jerusalem, Kiriath-Jearim […]
Catholic and biblical warnings about Christmas trees
COGwriter What does the Bible teach about using trees in worship? Have Catholic writers made warnings against Christmas trees? First, notice that the Bible has a lot of warnings about trees: 2″Do not learn the ways of the nations or be terrified by signs in the sky, though the nations are terrified by them. 3 […]
Temple Institute’s ‘foundation stone’ views are in error
COGwriter A few years ago, I was able to visit the Temple Institute in Jerusalem. While I was somewhat familiar with this group, I had not fully understood certain aspects of its position related to the Temple Mount until I watched a presentation there. The Temple Institute believes that it must clear the Temple Mount […]
Is 2017 the ‘Year of Jubilee’? Can Jesus return then?
COGwriter Is the ‘Year of Jubilee’ 2017? Could Jesus return then? Some seem to think so: A current theory is that Jesus will return in 2017, based on the idea that 2017 is a Jubilee year that will fulfill a medieval rabbi’s prophecy. … there is no way to be certain that 2017 is an […]