Author: Eleazar

Given sense of the bible from A to Z through the power of the holy spirit.

Can You Really Be Perfect? The Truth About Matthew 5:48

Matthew 5:48 “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” Many people read Matthew 5:48—“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect”—and walk away thinking Jesus was commanding us to be literally flawless, without sin, like God Himself. This has led to confusion,… Continue reading Can You Really Be Perfect? The Truth About Matthew 5:48

Tracing Mary’s Lineage: Judah, Not Levi

This article is a follow-up to the study we just did showing that a genealogy can indeed be traced through the mother. Now we’re going to take the next step and show that Mary herself was from the line of David, from the tribe of Judah. This matters because one of the biggest arguments people… Continue reading Tracing Mary’s Lineage: Judah, Not Levi

This Verse Shows Believers Will Suffer, Not Rule With Chains: Revelation 13:10

Revelation 13:10 is a verse that some people—especially Hebrew Israelites—use to say, “See, it proves the nations that led Israel into slavery will themselves go into slavery.” They claim this is talking about Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans being avenged through the captivity of other nations. But when we slow down and look carefully at… Continue reading This Verse Shows Believers Will Suffer, Not Rule With Chains: Revelation 13:10

Revelation 3:14 — First Created or First Cause?

Rev 3:14 (KJV) 14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; Revelation 3:14 is another verse people often bring up to argue that Jesus was the first created being. When Christ calls Himself “the… Continue reading Revelation 3:14 — First Created or First Cause?

Firstborn Doesn’t Mean First Created: Colossians 1:15

Col 1:15 (KJV) 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: Some people use Colossians 1:15 to say Jesus was the first being God created, and because of that, He can’t be the Most High. But when we read the verse in context, that’s not what it’s teaching. The… Continue reading Firstborn Doesn’t Mean First Created: Colossians 1:15

No Sin in the Kingdom: Clearing Up Zechariah 14 & Isaiah 65

Before we dive in, quick heads-up: In this study we’ll clear up the verses that usually trip people up—passages some folks read as if sin, sacrifices, or half-repentant nations will still linger after Jesus returns. Spoiler: When Christ shows up, the wicked are wiped out, the righteous alone remain, and the kingdom rolls forward without… Continue reading No Sin in the Kingdom: Clearing Up Zechariah 14 & Isaiah 65

Post millennial reign: When its all said and done

Before we dive in, quick heads-up: Grab the post called “How to Read the Old Testament Through New-Testament Eyes.” That lens is crucial for what we’re about to tackle. ( Click this link ) What’s this about?This lesson walks through that final stretch—new creation, final judgment, and life forever. Eschatology /ˌeskəˈtäləjē/ just a fancy word… Continue reading Post millennial reign: When its all said and done

Isaiah 49 Unpacked: The Servant, the Nations, and the Real End-Game

Heads up before you dive in: this breakdown assumes you already know how to read Scripture through a Christ-centered lens. If that’s new to you, start with my post click on this LINK here Read it first, then come back—everything below will click into place. Bring up Isaiah 49 in an OT-only or Hebrew-Israelite chat… Continue reading Isaiah 49 Unpacked: The Servant, the Nations, and the Real End-Game