COVID-19 NOTICE
Our assemblies have resumed at the Lion’s Hall (935 Sydenham Road). Our seating is set up to allow for physical distancing and masks are available for those who are visiting with. We are able to receive visitors and still remain within the 30% capacity restriction of the Ontario government.
-
Recent Articles
Tag Archives: Bible
DEUTERONOMY
The fifth and final book of the Torah or Pentateuch is Deuteronomy. The name means “second law” or “copy of the law” and comes from the Greek δευτερονόμιον, which appears in Deuteronomy 17:18 of the LXX. That said, this text … Continue reading
NUMBERS
The fourth book of the Torah or Pentateuch is Numbers. The name is descriptive, for in the book the children of Israel are numbered twice. The first census is the exodus generation (1:2-3), the second census is of their children … Continue reading
LEVITICUS
The third book of the Torah or Pentateuch is Leviticus. The name of the book in English is from the Greek leuitikon, which associates the book with the priestly tribe of Levi. The Hebrew title for the book is arqyw, … Continue reading
EXODUS
The second book of the Torah or Pentateuch is Exodus. The name of the book in English is from the Greek exodov, which means “going out.” The Hebrew title for the book is twms, “Names,” derived from the opening phrase … Continue reading
GENESIS
The first five books of the Bible are called the Law or Torah (instruction). They are also known as the Pentateuch, which literally means “five volumes.” The first in this series of books is Genesis, a name which comes from … Continue reading
The Importance of Words & Context
William J. Stewart | Is That Really What It Means? “Inconceivable!” If you have seen the movie The Princess Bride, you recognize this as the word used repeatedly by Vizzini, a witty Sicilian criminal mastermind. After hearing his boss use … Continue reading
Jesus Was A Legalist
William J. Stewart | Do You Really Know Jesus? The #1 result for the words “Jesus” & “legalist” on the internet is an article titled, “Why Jesus Hates Legalism.” The author calls legalism a sin and tells us that “Jesus … Continue reading