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Biblical studies on the nature, attributes, and identity of God, with emphasis on monotheism and divine revelation.
The Rich Man and Lazarus Paid Members Public
The Rich Man and Lazarus Roland Clarke (with David Foster) There is one topic that many people, even Christians don't like to talk about – death and even more so, hell. However, the Bible has a lot to say about both. In fact, a certain preacher who wrote Ecclesiastes
Joseph: From Prison to Prominence Paid Members Public
Joseph: From Prison to Prominence Roland Clarke According to the Qur'an, the account of Joseph's life is “the most beautiful of stories” (Surah 12:3). One reason for this is the amazing way Joseph was promoted from being a slave to being ruler of Egypt. Not
Jesus, the Son of God Paid Members Public
Jesus, the Son of God Roland Clarke Muslims find it extremely difficult to understand and accept the Bible's teaching that Jesus is the Son of God. Here are some suggestions that may help to explain this term. 1. First, it is vital to realize that the term son
Humility Paid Members Public
Humility Roland Clarke Humble “words aptly spoken are like apples of gold in a silver setting” (Prov. 25:11) This paper was originally presented immediately after a session based on Solomon's observation that God has planted eternity in man's heart. If the human quest for immortality
Is God Able to Humble the Haughty? (Al Mudhill) Paid Members Public
Is God Able to Humble the Haughty? (Al Mudhill) Roland Clarke Momentous events have unfolded across the Middle East in 2011, climaxing with the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, self-proclaimed 'King of kings.' Few Muslims expressed regret with the earlier overthrow of two other corrupt dictators – Ben Ali
God is Hospitable: Shouldn't we also be hospitable? Paid Members Public
God is Hospitable: Shouldn't we also be hospitable? Roland Clarke Let's begin by reading four well known scriptures on hospitality. While reading these verses remember that the Greek word rendered hospitality in English is 'philoxenia.' Literally it means 'love of strangers.' Hebrews
Homeward Bound Paid Members Public
Homeward Bound Roland Clarke At the airport I eagerly anticipated welcoming a friend whom I had not seen for many years. While waiting I noticed how others arrived and were enthusiastically embraced by their relatives and friends. One reunion was particularly touching—they were so deeply moved that they cried
Hospitality in Heaven: Feasting in Paradise Paid Members Public
Hospitality in Heaven: Feasting in Paradise Roland Clarke Jesus Christ was invited to eat in the home of a prominent Pharisee. During the meal he challenged his host: “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors;