Biblical Heritage Center Blog

  My previous email, Discovering the First Truth Claim in the Bible , focused on Genesis 1:1-2. It introduced the first Truth Claim in the Bible : There is only one Elohim . In order to understand the impact that the Torah had on human lives in the ancient world, we must view what living with the gods was like for people in the nations that were neighbors of Israel -- Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, and Persians. Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/c7946d7cea7a/life-with-many-gods-or-life-with-elohim

  Now let’s turn our attention to “ the first truth claim in the Bible .” It is linked to a Hebrew word to Genesis 1:1 – “ In the beginning Elohim created the skies and the earth.” Unless you know the difference between translation and transliteration, you will never be able to see it. This email with show you the differences. Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/761796291174/discovering-the-first-truth-claim-in-the-bible

  Did you know that the first story in Genesis is about “ The Creation of the Creator’s Temple and Kingdom ?” How did we discover this? We have many new subscribers to this educational email list, so I want to quickly answer the question. We explore the Bible. Exploring and studying are two important but different activities. Members of Bible study groups usually belong to the same religious group, and they hold many of the same beliefs and meanings of stories in the Bible. Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/01ffe4899495/discover-mysteries-and-hidden-truths-by-exploring-the-bible

  In a previous email, Did a Black Swan Event Put the Spotlight on Genesis 1:1? , I wrote about Charlie Kirk’s teachings on Genesis 1:1 and Day Seven – the Day of Rest (Shabbat). He said, “ I believe in a God that created the heavens and the earth . . . And if you believe God is in charge, and if you believe Genesis 1:1.” Charlie said that he had been studying with Rabbi Dennis Prager. Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/bfa00e363387/a-great-way-to-lower-the-violence-in-the-places-we-live

  Based on recent information, I am updating the meaning of the Hebrew word “Teshuvah” (translated “Repent/Repentance”). The updated meaning is more in line with the “cultural meaning discovered by Exploring the Bible with BHC’s guidelines and models.” Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/ceb3e5e35a46/updated-meaning-of-teshuvah-repentance-removing-evil-from-the-land

Have you noticed all the “ war talk ” that both political parties are using to “hook people ?” According to them, “ we are at war with our fellow Americans! ” “Liberals and Conservatives are at war! Republicans and Democrats are at war!” “Believers and unbelievers are at war!” Recognize the “ weaponized brain hacking bait ” linked to the word “ war! ” Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/53501f894998/say-no-to-war-strengthen-our-families-and-our-democracy