Restored English Translation of Genesis: Chapter 29

Today I present another installment of my Restored English Translation (RET) of the Bible.  Today I present the 29th chapter of Beresheet, known in English as Genesis.  As usual, it contains the Hebrew names, with a glossary of them afterwards.  At the very end is a list of where the Aleph-Tavs occur, as they are …

Salvation can One lose it? And if that is possible Just How might One lose it?

And Then Messiah Shall Come

There are some scriptures that give me definite pause when I consider the Calvinist verses Armenian positions with regard to one being able to lose Salvation.

“As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.” 1 Chronicles 28:9 NASB

Obviously Solomon did not yet know the Lord at this point in his life, so this could be considered God’s call on his life. Seek and you shall find, but forsake and—-. And this is a big but. First let me say that you cannot earn you salvation by works, or by anything that you do except to believe what the Holy Spirit is…

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Christmas

[NOTE: It appears that this article has MANY inaccuracies.  I strongly recommend reading my later post Revisiting Christmas.] G'day, everybody!  Well, today is Christmas.  I'm sure many of you will be spending time with family and friends, opening presents, etc, etc.  It's widely assumed (and taught) that Christmas is Jesus' (Yeshua's) birthday - or if …

My First Podcast Appearance

Myself and my sister rue202 from Racheal's Novels and miscellaneousoddity just recently appeared on fellow blogger bottomlesscoffee007's podcast. https://bottomlesscoffee007.com/2018/12/21/jm-from-jms-history-corner-and-rue-from-rachaels-novels-call-in-from-down-under-podcast-episode-20/ It was a little rough at first (I have a literal phobia of phone & skype conversations), but it turned out good in the end. Enjoy.

Chanukkah – The Feast of Hanukkah

Shabbat Shalom!  Today (December 21st, 2018) is (in Australia) the first day of Hanukkah (known in Hebrew of Chanukkah), the 8-day feast commemorating the rededication of the Jewish Temple by the Maccabees three years to the day after it was defiled by pagans. You may notice that most people have already celebrated Hanukkah.  I explain …

Restored English Translation of Genesis: Chapter 28

Today I present the latest installment in my Restored English Translation (RET) of the Bible.  Today's is Beresheet (Genesis) chapter 28.  As usual, it contains the Hebrew names, with a glossary of them after the chapter.  At the end is a list of where the Aleph Tavs occur (as they are no longer included in …

Holy Humour

In the year 2008, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in the United States , and said, 'Once again, the earth has become wicked, and I see the end of all flesh before me. Build another Ark and save 2 of every living thing along with a few good humans' He gave …