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Biblical and historical studies on the nation of Israel, covenant theology, and prophetic fulfillment.
Salt and Light Paid Members Public
Salt and Light Roland Clarke Intro: Here we are one year after the pandemic began: the global economy is struggling to recover from recession, having been shaken from the very foundations. The lockdown continues to cast dark shadows causing uncertainty and anxiety in our day to day routines. It is
Reluctant Messengers Paid Members Public
Reluctant Messengers Roland Clarke “Correct the wise and they will love you.” Proverbs 9:8 Introduction It is gradually becoming more evident that many Muslim leaders – even moderates – are not open to genuine dialog. But are we, Christian leaders, above blame in this regard? Is it not true that many
Converging Destinies: Jerusalem, Peace and the Messiah Paid Members Public
Converging Destinies: Jerusalem, Peace and the Messiah Roland Clarke For decades the Middle East has been the most volatile area on earth and trends do not suggest peacemaking prospects are getting any better. Sadaam Hussein’s tyrannical regime was removed 6 years ago yet Iraq is still being torn by
Messiah the Peacemaker Paid Members Public
Messiah the Peacemaker Roland Clarke These last three years our world endured the COVID pandemic and now the already challenged global economy is groaning under the greater burden of two horrifying wars – in Ukraine and Gaza – which many fear could trigger World War 3. Is there a glimpse of hope
Any hope of peace? Paid Members Public
Any hope of peace? Roland Clarke According to the vast majority of mainstream media reports on the Gaza war the death toll is grossly disproportional. Presently, the figures are: 1650 Gazans and 65 Israelis. Such reporting gives the impression that most of the victims are civilians, highlighting as fact that
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
Following the Star Paid Members Public
Following the Star Roland Clarke You've probably heard about the wise men who discovered a special star. This star was a sign that a King had been born. You may wonder why the magi decided to take a very long journey to find this special person. There are
Two Kinds of Swords Paid Members Public
Two Kinds of Swords James M. Arlandson, Ph.D. In this one article in the series, the two religions are placed side by side, so to speak. Physical things can be transformed into metaphors or nonliteral things. Light, for example, can be literal energy, or it can refer to inner