The first Babylon - bab el, or the "gate of the gods", was the location where the Tower of Babel was set up in the aftermath of the flood to attempt to unite humanity by its own efforts and organization. It was scattered. It was out of this area, "Chaldea" that Abram arose, left to … Continue reading New Babylon
Author: Isaac Miller
Thoughts on the Transition: Israel to the Church
Romans 11 is a centerpiece of understanding the transition from Israel to the Church as New Israel; that of the Gentile portion of the church as the wild olive tree branches grafted into the natural olive tree, who had its branches cut off because of unbelief. Christianity has Hebraic roots with largely Gentile branches. If … Continue reading Thoughts on the Transition: Israel to the Church
Ruth, the Wild Olive Shoot
When one thinks about critical events in biblical history, the story of Ruth is an easy one to forget. It is surprising that the story even endured, given the fact that it shows a Moabitess - a woman from the tribe of Moab, whom the tribes of Israel were not even to intermarry with - … Continue reading Ruth, the Wild Olive Shoot
The Law, Foundations
For the law possesses a shadow of the good things to come but not the reality itself, and is therefore completely unable, by the same sacrifices offered continually, year after year, to perfect those who come to worship. The Law - that is, the Mosaic Law contained in the first 5 books of Moses - … Continue reading The Law, Foundations
Good Friday
I learn every single time I attend a Catholic mass or veneration service. Last night I attended a veneration of the cross. Faithful lined up to go up to the front and kiss the cross after a long period of Latin singing while the cross above and statues of Mary and Michael the Archangel were … Continue reading Good Friday
The Tabernacle of David and Israel’s Spiritual Eras
All of Israel except two – Joshua and Caleb – died in the wilderness before entering the land. Perhaps the reason was that the Egyptian culture had been woven into Israel’s thinking and would need to be extirpated to maximize the success of the new nation. Although they remained a distinct entity ethnically, in Egypt … Continue reading The Tabernacle of David and Israel’s Spiritual Eras
The Crucifixion and Spiritual Purpose
The passion and crucifixion was the most meaningful event in human history. The basics of the event are well known in western civilization; the notion of propitiation or the sacrifice of another made on our behalf. The political events that led to the crucifixion of Jesus - the Messiah, the son of God, God incarnate … Continue reading The Crucifixion and Spiritual Purpose
