The last study covered most of chapter 2 and into the first four verses of chapter 3. Again, chapter breaks and verses were not part of the inspired text, and they can be useful for logical breaks. However, sometimes the break is placed where it can cause confusion instead. It…
Last time in the study, we covered the beginning verses of chapter 2. Chapter 1 and the first 5 verses of chapter 2 give the background for the rest of the book. Beginning in 2:6, though, we start to see a summation of the trials and tribulations of ancient Israel…
So far, we’ve had an overview of the Book of Judges. This book chronicles a cycle of sin, servitude, supplication and salvation over and over again. It is a testament to God’s loyalty and trustworthiness to not abandon His people. It is also a story of His mercy in that…
Last evening, the local news program was giving away some gas cards. They were telling people to use them before Saturday, though, since at or around 6 pm will be the rapture. It was a tongue-in-cheek comment aimed at the idea that 21 May 2011 is Judgment Day. However, I…
I really debated whether or not I wanted to repost this. It makes me ill to my stomach, in fact. You have been warned. First, let’s establish that there are qualifications for leadership within God’s Church. 5For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order…
While Exhibit A covered an official paper on the subject of the Sabbath that was withdrawn, Exhibit B covers much more serious material. The “Sabbath Paper” as it has become known was not only withdrawn but apologized for from Dennis Luker. However, instead of acknowledging a mistake, John Elliot took…
The following paper was originally posted online at Inside United: Realtime and later withdrawn, and rightfully so. Some have asked me if all the elders in UCG realize that John Elliot was one of the authors of the paper. I cannot answer that question, but I can again put it…
I have been hesitant to this point to claim that UCG is sliding down the sewer of doctrinal changes, but now I can say with all due confidence that they no longer have what it takes to stay the course. This morning, UCG posted on Inside United: Realtime “Additional Council…
Yesterday evening, UCG posted its report of the Sunday opening session of the General Conference of Elders for 2011 on Inside United: Realtime blog article “GCE Report: Sunday Afternoon”. Gary Antion is filling the empty council seat, while Roy Holladay, Darris McNeely, Don Ward and Robin Webber will stay on…
There really is so much I could write about today. The death of Osama bin Laden and capture of much of the intelligence material in his abode reveals even more threats he was plotting against the US. In addition, it reveals the rank hypocrisy of someone who heartily derided the…