In this short article, I quickly explore the Jewish people’s enduring presence and profound significance, as seen through history, prophecy, and modern events, demonstrating the unmistakable hand of God on His chosen people as evidence of His existence. Divine Preservation Through History Firstly, the historical persistence of the Jewish people, …
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What Language did Jesus Speak—Greek, Hebrew, or Aramaic?
by Dr. Eitan Bar 3 readIt is ubiquitous that Jesus spoke Aramaic, the common language in Israel at the time, and spoke its sister language,1 Hebrew, as all other religiously educated Jews. But what about Greek? Historically: Jesus’s Linguistic Abilities The linguistic environment of first-century Israel was notably diverse, primarily featuring Aramaic, Hebrew, and Greek. …
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What Most Christians Overlook Regarding Sacrifice in the Bible and Jesus’ Atonement
by Dr. Eitan Bar 5 minutes readWell, perhaps not “most Christians,” but certainly most Protestants (Calvinists, Baptists, Evangelicals, Pentecostals, etc.) and most Catholics. Historically, this overlook made them develop their Theories of Atonement pretty late in the game, disregarding the earlier teachings of the Church Fathers.1 The Models of Atonement held by both the Catholic and …
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Why Forgiveness is the Highest of Virtues
by Dr. Eitan Bar 3 minutes readForgiveness, a profound virtue embedded in the fabric of human morality, stands out as a beacon of transformative power, both for the individual soul and the broader society. Its universal value crosses all cultural and religious landscapes, acting as a pivotal element in fostering healthy relationships and robust communities. At …
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Every Knee Shall Bow: Putting God’s Wisdom & Power to the Test
by Dr. Eitan Bar 13 minutes readCan we truly trust that God is the wisest, strongest, and most loving? Or was the serpent correct in suggesting otherwise? All of us, along with the rest of creation, bear witness to the ongoing vast cosmic theological debate surrounding the nature of God. One way to interpret Genesis 3 …
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The Parallels Between the Gods of Ancient Egypt and the Ten Plagues
by Dr. Eitan Bar 3 minutes readThe ten plagues of Egypt, as described in the Book of Exodus, is a direct challenge to the gods of ancient Egypt, each plague serving as a refutation of the powers of specific Egyptian deities. Here are some parallels: These parallels suggest that the plagues were symbolic acts meant to …
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Was King David Really Teaching “Original Sin” & “Total Depravity” in Psalm 51:5?
by Dr. Eitan Bar 7 minutes readThroughout history, scholars and theologians have presented various interpretations to define ‘sin’ and ‘original sin.’ One influential perspective is that of Augustine (354–430), which was later picked up and promoted by Calvin and Luther, who believed that humans are born with a “Destination: Hell” imprinted due to the sin of …
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Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Which of you, if your son asks for …
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“Do Not Judge” – What Did Jesus Mean? (Matthew 7:1-6)
by Dr. Eitan Bar 11 minutes readDo not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention …
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Jesus’ Definition of True Spirituality in the Lord’s Prayer
by Dr. Eitan Bar 14 minutes readBe careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and …
