Recently, I was at an airport and watched with a remembering smile as a young person made the effort to walk up the down escalator. It immediately brought two memories to my mind. The first was when I was a
Translation Principle 11: Clarifying Terms for Law
Welcome back to our series on the TLV Translation principles. As we approach the latter half of these principles, we see the care and attention that our theologians have taken to clear up confusion in as many areas as possible.
Prosperity without Freedom
Prosperity without freedom is the worst kind of slavery. The Bible is a book filled with blessings, teachings, words of encouragement, and warnings. Many times a single verse can carry within it each of these categories and more. One example
Isaiah 6: The Real King on the Throne
In Isaiah 6, the prophet is dealing with the death of Judah’s king, Uzziah. Uzziah had been Judah’s king for 52 years, the second longest reign of all the rulers of Israel and Judah. He had also been very successful,
Tidings of Comfort and Joy
As we Jewish followers of Messiah close the book of Genesis during this Shabbat on Saturday, I marvel at the Christmas carol I remember from my Catholic upbringing: ‘God rest ye merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay, for unto you
Saved by the Law
I often hear people talking and saying statements such as “The Law cannot save anyone” or “No one has ever been saved by the Law.” However, these and other statements like them are incorrect and untrue. I am about to