The Earnest of the Holy Spirit

Note: underlined references are links to the BibleTrack notes on that particular passage. There is a vivid picture of the security of the Believer found in Paul’s epistles where he compares our salvation to the Old Testament principle of a security deposit. Notice the following passages from Paul’s writings: II Corinthians 1:21-22 Now he which stablisheth us with you in … Read More

Important Salvation Words in Romans

In order to properly understand the concept of salvation by grace, it is important to understand some of the vocabulary used in Paul’s writings to explain the process. Following are these important words along with their precise definitions: Grace The Greek noun for “grace” is “χάρις” (charis). It is used 130 times in the New Testament and literally means “extended … Read More

Who was Melchizedek in the Bible?

In Genesis 14 we find our first mention of Melchizedek (aka Melchisedec). When Abraham returned from war, Melchizedek came to meet him. Here’s what it says of Melchizedek in that passage: Genesis 14:18-20 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. And he blessed him, and said, Blessed … Read More

The Shekinah Glory

What is that big funnel-looking cloud visible during the day that glows like fire at night preceding Israel? That’s what we call the “Shekinah Glory.” Actually, you won’t find the words “Shekinah Glory” written in our English Bibles anywhere per se. The Hebrew word “shaw-kan´” literally means “to inhabit or dwell.” It is used in Exodus 40:35, “And Moses was … Read More

Was John the Baptist Elijah?

John the Baptist was the cousin of Jesus and born six months before him. In announcing the impending birth of John the Baptist to his father Zacharias, notice what the angel of the Lord told him in Luke 1:17, “And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to … Read More

Paradise Relocated

Consider these verses with regard to the location of Hell (hades) and Paradise then and now. In Matthew 12:40 Jesus said he would spend three days AND three nights in the heart of the earth. In Luke 16:19-31 Jesus identifies a place called “Abraham’s bosom” within eyesight of a place of torment called “hell” separated by a “great gulf.” In … Read More

King David’s Role In The Millennium

After carefully studying the Old Testament prophets Jeremiah, Hosea and Ezekiel, one cannot come to any other conclusion than this: King David will reign in Jerusalem under Jesus, the Messiah during the millennium. Consider the following passages of scripture which address conditions during the millennium: Hosea 3:5 Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the LORD their God, … Read More

The Davidic Covenant

The covenant that God made with David in II Samuel 7:12-16 characterizes how scripture is viewed through the remainder of the Old Testament and even all the way down through the first century A.D. When Jesus came as the Messiah (“Christ” means “Messiah”), the people immediately associated his ministry with the fulfillment of these Old Testament prophecies. You can’t understand … Read More

The Abrahamic Covenant

The covenant that God made with Abraham commonly referred to as the “Abrahamic Covenant” begins to unfold in Genesis 12 (see notes). In that passage we see the call to Abraham to leave his people, take his wife and move to Canaan. This initial call constitutes the first of several communications between God and Abraham regarding the provisions of God’s … Read More

Moses prophesied the Messiah

As the Hebrews are preparing to move into Canaan to possess it according to God’s promise to Abraham, Moses issues a series of warnings, one of which contains a prophecy concerning the Messiah in Deuteronomy 18:15-22. Deuteronomy 18:15 The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; … Read More