Many mistakenly state that Zoroastrianism influenced Judaism, but I propose that the written scriptures influenced those who heard or read about God’s presence as a fire. The Jewish influence on others cannot be ignored.
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The Costliness of Truth
Is absolute divine truth less than relative truth?
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Cutting the Shah Nameh
The Colonial Press published The World’s Greatest Classics in 1900. Unfortunately, the book series only had 1,000 sets published for universities, and my copy of the Persian Shah Nameh was marked #81 of the set. I obtained this copy of the Persian classics in a random meeting.
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A Snapshot in Defining a Covenant Marriage
I will establish my covenant with you, and you shall know that I am the Lord – Ez. 16:62
The Bible gives snapshots of how we should define marriage. God’s relational covenant with his people traces how the Bible defines a covenant marriage. Isaiah 55:3 states, “Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.” A divinely witnessed promise of love summarizes the covenant way in salvation, this divine-human relationship re-echos in marriage.
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Indwelling Inspiration – descended or from within?
“Then Yahweh stretched out his hand and he touched my mouth, and Yahweh said to me, ‘Look, I have put my words in your mouth.’” – Jeremiah 1:9 – (LEB)
Did God’s Word descend down, or did the Spirit inspire it?
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Arc of Triumph in God’s Mercy
Our Muslim taxi driver in Paris offered his take on Allah’s mercy as he mentioned that he trusted in God’s mercy for any hope in the afterlife. We attempted to share the hope of salvation found in Christ Jesus in response.
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