Tis article illustrates three theological models which define the relationship between Israel and the church.

All Cretans are liars. It is the statement of one of the islanders himself, quoted by Paul as a prophetic testimony revealing the truth about a lying society, it is about people who behave beastly, and about the veneration of the belly. Does that only occur in Crete, so that only there were gainsayers who spoke up?

Olive trees are abundant on the slopes around the Mediterranean Sea. They grow slowly and form long roots. With these long roots, olive trees can absorb water from deep out of the ground, if necessary. They can also produce fruits on rocky ground. Olive trees have an extraordinary long lifespan, sometimes surviving for several centuries.

Romans 14:20 says "Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of God". This article delves into aspects of differences of opinion on the Christian lifestyle within the church.

In the book Revelation, the godly throne plays an important role. The vision of the so-called throne room follows immediately after the vision of the glorified Christ and the letters presented to the seven churches. 

How important should the city Jerusalem be for the Christian? This article studies the earthly Jerusalem and the heavenly Jerusalem.

Looking at 1 Peter 3:18-22, this article explains what Peter meant by saying Christ preached to the spirits in prison.

This article looks at the similarities and differences in the four Gospels, and gives a way of explaining and viewing them, shedding light on what is called the synoptic problem.

This article gives the exegesis of 1 Corinthians 15:29, and reveals the meaning of baptism for the dead and how it fits into Paul's argument about the resurrection.

Arguing that Jerusalem is the mother church, this article looks at the role the Jerusalem church played in the book of Acts, the Catholic Epistles, and early church history.

Looking at the authorship, audience, and context of the letter to the Hebrews, this article seeks to come with some unifying answer to the questions relating to the origin, destiny, and recipients of the letter.

While denying millennialism based on Revelation 20, this article shows that Revelation 20 refers to the reign of Christ with martyrs.

This article looks at the structure, context, and message of the book of Revelation through the eyes of the redemptive-historical interpretation.

Looking at the meaning and context of Romans 11:26, this article shows that on the basis of Christ being the Messiah for both Gentiles and Jews, Paul saw a future for the Jews by claiming that all Israel will be saved. This has implications for mission work towards Jews.

Looking at the meaning and context of Romans 11:26, this article shows that on the basis of Christ being the Messiah for both Gentiles and Jews, Paul saw a future for the Jews by claiming that all Israel will be saved. This has implications for mission work towards Jews.

Looking at the relationship between the church and Israel, this article gives three models that are often used to explain this relationship: the church replacing Israel, the church incorporated into Israel, and Jesus as the Saviour of the world. This author is in favour of the third model.

Looking at 1 Thessalonians 5:24, this article shows how God fulfils his work of salvation in those he has called.

This article is a Bible study on Romans 9:3-5.