Monthly Archives: July 2019

Three Narrative Creeds of the Old Testament (Part 1)

Posted on July 18, 2019 by John Valade

Note: I am playing catch-up with posts. This one is from slightly more than a year ago. It may take a while to prepare part 2. While I was a student at Canadian Bible College and Canadian Theological Seminary I … Continue reading →

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The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail

Posted on July 12, 2019 by John Valade

Dr. Michael S. Heiser specializes in trying to understand the supernatural world-view of the ancient writers of the Bible. He has brought fascinating and sometimes frightening background to various difficult-to-understand portions of the Scriptures. One that has puzzled many Protestants … Continue reading →

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Paul, Abraham and Circumcision

Posted on July 8, 2019 by John Valade

People are often surprised to hear that our small church fellowship meets on Saturday rather than Sunday and on Bible-based yearly festivals rather than Christmas and Easter. Some try to persuade me that Sunday is the “Christian” day of worship. … Continue reading →

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Pentecost and the Seal of a New Covenant

Posted on July 5, 2019 by John Valade

When we gathered on Pentecost Sunday I wanted to go over some of the threads of Scripture that come together in the Acts 2 account of Pentecost. One thread that pertains to receiving the Holy Spirit comes from Jeremiah 31:31-34. … Continue reading →

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