If we continue on with this verse in Malachi, we will discover something about the fate of those who reject the appeal of a loving God to repent and turn from evil ways. “For behold, the day is coming, Burning like an oven, And all the proud, yes, all who do wickedly will be st...
surface meaning of the text. When Paul cites Psalm 19 in Romans 10 (“their voice is gone out into all the worldâ€), he applies the Psalmist’s statement about the heavens to the preaching of the apostles. This runs against the plain meaning...
At this moment, Jesus is teaching the Sermon on the Mount to nonbelievers. The instructions within the Beatitudes however, are for the apostles and others who will be spreading the message of the Good News. For if their hearts and attitudes are not right, their message concerning the blessing...
And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week (1): and in themidst of the weekhe shall cause thesacrifice and the oblation to cease,and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the d...