Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, Old Testament, Resurrection, Suffering, Theology

Suffering, Vindication, and Resurrection from the Book of Job

I am listening to a reading of the Book of Job. Job was a man from Uz who suffered greatly. Bandits robbed him of his property. A storm felled the house that crushed his sons and daughters to death during supper. His body became riddled with loathsome, unpleasant, and painful sores. His three friends—Eliphaz, Bildad, … Continue reading Suffering, Vindication, and Resurrection from the Book of Job

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, Eschatology, Old Testament, Theology

Ezekiel 38-39 Part 3: Is the Attack of Gog of Magog for Such a Time as This?

The Triumph of Mordecai - Pieter Lastman (1624) “On that day I will give to Gog a place for burial in Israel, the Valley of the Travelers, east of the sea. It will block the travelers, for there Gog and all his multitude will be buried. It will be called the Valley of Hamon-gog” (Ezek. … Continue reading Ezekiel 38-39 Part 3: Is the Attack of Gog of Magog for Such a Time as This?

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Ezekiel 38-39 Part 2: Gog is Vladimir Putin?

“Son of man, set your face toward Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him” (Ezek. 38:2).[1] How are we to understand the oracles about Gog from Magog in Ezekiel 38-39? Pat Robertson, Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Founder, identifies Gog as Vladimir Putin and Magog as … Continue reading Ezekiel 38-39 Part 2: Gog is Vladimir Putin?

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Does God Approve of Hateful and Vindictive Speech?

Our world is broken. Unspeakable evils like murder, rape, theft, lying and hate are committed by one against another. Imprecations are then uttered. “Got nothing but hate for those who murdered that child, may the Lord strike them down!” Such is the impassioned plea from one yearning to see wrongs set right. David too experienced … Continue reading Does God Approve of Hateful and Vindictive Speech?

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Psalm 51:11: What Does it Mean for God to Take Away the Holy Spirit?

Eugène Siberdt - The Prophet Nathan rebukes King David “Cast me not away from your presence, | and take not your Holy Spirit from me” (Psa. 51:11).[1] This is without a doubt one of the most provocative lines from Hebrew poetry. Take away the Holy Spirit? What does this mean? Is David afraid of being … Continue reading Psalm 51:11: What Does it Mean for God to Take Away the Holy Spirit?