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The sign of a manger as identifying the birth of a king must have perplexed the shepherds, who would be very familiar with this vessel for feeding animals.  As if to allay such confusion, an additional multitude of angels join the angel of the Lord praising God.  They declare, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased” (Luke 2:14).  This newborn son brings glory to God and peace to humanity, such is the significance of his arrival.

Have you ever been driving along the highway when, seemingly out of nowhere, you hear the shrill sound of sirens? At first you are startled as the high-pitched sound seems to engulf you from almost every direction.

The most recognisable symbol of the Christian faith today is undoubtedly the Cross. One can travel to almost any part of the world and, be i

What’s unique about the Book of Esther is that it’s the only book in the Bible that doesn’t contain the name of God.

Israel will be in the Promised Land, have a Davidic King, be rightly related to their Messiah, have Jerusalem as their capital and worship G

A true Bible-revealed view of the Davidic Covenant is so important today. It gives a clear picture of God’s purpose for Israel

Standing on the Mount of Olives as the sun rises or sets over the city of Jerusalem has to be a highlight of every tour to Israel.

October 7, 2023 – This now infamous date has ignited a wildfire of antisemitism and hatred toward the nation of Israel. 

The second of a two part series on the Heavens and Earth. (See part one here) As they contemplate what comes next, many are influenced by...

Following the Holocaust, the world said “never again”, but it is happening again and while Israel’s enemies may look different to the 1930's

When people speak of ‘heaven’, they may have a wide range of thoughts in mind. Some may be influenced by people’s reported experiences, or c

The battle of God and Magog described in Ezekiel 38 and 39 is perhaps one of the most debated events in biblical prophecy. Some approach...

From the onset of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, some have suggested that President Putin will not stop just with his...

Whether you are keeping the Passover this week, or attending church this Easter weekend, you must receive Jesus the Messiah as your Saviour

The biblical view of history  says, “It is going somewhere”. There is a destiny and a destination in focus and nowhere is that idea more app

The “Suffering/Slain Servant” of the LORD (Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12) Seven hundred years before Jesus was born, God led the Jewish prophet...

Last week we established Israel’s uniqueness as the only people called “firstborn” among the nations in Scripture (Exodus 4:22). I’ve...

In the first two articles of this series, we examined Paul’s discourse on Israel in his letter to the church in Rome (dated around 56–57...

As it pertains to Christian theology, the importance of Paul’s Epistle to the Romans has not been understated in church history. However,...

By Kevin Vigus INTRODUCTION Suffering is an important theme of our Bible. We have been looking at the significance of the Suffering...