In most people’s minds, the word sacrifice evokes images of blood, death, and loss. In the modern West, it often carries a negative tone—something you’re forced to give up, something painful, something you endure reluctantly. But in the ancient Hebrew mind, the concept of sacrifice was rooted in a sacrificial …
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If there is one Hebrew word the world seems to recognize, it is SHALOM. It echoes in greetings and farewells, sung in synagogues, whispered in prayers, stitched onto banners, and spoken in longing. It is most often translated as “peace,” but this English equivalent only touches the surface—like calling the …
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What Is Replacement Theology, And How To Debunk It?
by Dr. Eitan Bar 20 minutes readChristianity argues that God was fed up with Israel, revoked his covenant and replaced Israel with Christianity…Christians teach that God broke his covenant with Israel.(Rabbi Moshe Rat)[i] Have you ever strolled through a museum admiring paintings only to notice that Jesus and his disciples are depicted with distinctly European features? …
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Angry gods vs. A Loving Father: How Your View of God Affects Your Reading of Scriptures
by Dr. Eitan Bar 7 minutes readThe wrath of God can be allegorically likened to a loving father who sternly warns his child against touching a hot stove. The father’s prohibition is not borne out of anger or hatred but rather out of love and a desire to protect the child from harm. Yet, if the …
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The Book of Revelation – Bird’s Eye View
by Dr. Eitan Bar 4 minutes readOnce, I found myself seated in the pews of a Baptist church, absorbed in a sermon from the pastor who undertook the formidable task of elucidating the Book of Revelation. With words that carried an undercurrent of dread, he depicted apocalyptic visions of monstrous beasts about to rise up from …
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What is the “synagogue of Satan” (Revelation 2:9)?
by Dr. Eitan Bar 2 minutes readI witnessed a protest in the US where people were holding signs that read “synagogue of Satan” (Revelation 2:9), essentially hinting that Jews should be hated. So, who exactly are the “synagogue of Satan” that the Book of Revelation refers to?
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Did God Make Man A Woman Servant Suitable for Him? (Genesis 2:18)
by Dr. Eitan Bar 4 minutes readGenesis 2:18 states that God created a “suitable someone” for Adam, yet many interpret it as “suitable server.” This article challenges the traditional interpretation and delves into the deeper meaning of this verse.
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Are We Separated From God Who Can’t Even Look At Us (Isaiah 59:2)?
by Dr. Eitan Bar 15 minutes readMany evangelists preach that God is so holy that He cannot even look upon sin, leading to a permanent separation between God and humanity. But is this really true? This article explores the concept of God’s holiness and how it relates to His love, mercy, and grace towards sinners.
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The Real Meaning of “Spares the Rod Hates His Son” (Proverbs 13:24)
by Dr. Eitan Bar 6 minutes readMany Christians believe that “spare the rod, spoil the child” (Proverbs 13:24) means they can, or even should, hit their young children. But what if this verse actually means the opposite of what they think? This article challenges the common interpretation of the verse and offers a different perspective on …
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What “Hell” (Gehenna) Did Jesus Speak of? (Matthew 5:29)
by Dr. Eitan Bar 15 minutes readJesus’ words in Matthew 5:27-29 have often been interpreted to mean that looking at a woman with lust is a ticket to hell. But what did He really mean? This article explores different interpretations of this controversial passage in the context of biblical teaching on sin and salvation.

