Personal Reflections
Ruth's behavior touched Boaz's heart in the deepest way. Her use of the word kinsman in verse 9 was evidence to Boaz that she respected her husband’s memory. Her concern in discharging the levirate law struck his heart; and all the more as, in his … [Read more] about When Can’t Means Won’t—Part 3
When Naomi and Ruth returned to Bethlehemjudah, they were literally two of the poorest people in the area. They depended on charitable gifts of food to survive. But these weren't just handouts, they had to work for them. The idea of allowing the poor … [Read more] about When Can’t Means Won’t—Part 2
Christianity is a Missionary Faith Bible believing Christianity is—at its very core—a missionary faith. From the very beginning of the church age, our Lord’s command to Christians is the great commission. Go ye therefore, and teach … [Read more] about To the Jew First—Conclusion
What Does the Bible Say? In Acts 22:21, Paul says, “And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.” So Paul, sent by our LORD to the Gentiles (non-Jewish people) to preach and witness of God's love, said: For I … [Read more] about To the Jew First—Part 4
Jewish Writers on the Two Covenant Theory Today, many Jewish people widely believe in two separate covenants. In The Mission of the Jewish People in History and in the Modern World, Arthur Gilbert states: Judaism allows for religious pluralism … [Read more] about To The Jew First—Part 3
The Origin of Two-Covenant TheologyFranz Rosenzweig (1886–1929) is prominent in virtually every historical work examining the factors that have influenced modern Jewish-Christian relations. Rosenzweig’s beliefs were like the proverbial stone that … [Read more] about To The Jew First—Part 2