Apostasy

Blasphemy in The Place of Blessing - Psalms 106:32 – 106:48 (commentary)

The next thing they did was “they joined themselves also unto Baal-peor” (v. 28). This involved them with the Moabites in a sacrificial communion service to the dead idols of Baal and where they gave up their bodies to shameful lusts. As a result the Lord swept througho …

Liberty Does Not Give License - Jude 1:1 – 1:7 (commentary)

This letter was written by Jude, the brother of James to all who were chosen and loved by God and kept by Jesus Christ (v. 1). Jude longed for them to know God’s “mercy, peace, and love” (v.2). While wishing to write on a more pleasant theme of …

God’s Love for Jerusalem - Ezekiel 16:1 – 16:14 (commentary)

Few nations have possessed the proud national consciousness of Israel. Patriotic feeling burned brightly. Israel’s past made it impossible for her to be indifferent to the elements of greatness in her history. Ezekiel, however, did not share her pride. One commentary said …