Author: Bob Vermaat

And for the precious fruits brought forth by the sun, and for the precious things put forth by the moon, And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills,

This is a sure indication that the Lord welcomes any and all conversation, and encourages us to seek His face in discourse. In the caption verse, Jesus said, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

Furthermore, Romans 9,10,11 are a sure indication that Paul is primarily talking about kinsmen, namely Israelites. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not saying that all of Paul’s converts were, of necessity, Israelites, but that is not made clear in the Epistle to the Romans.

When we look at today’s church world, we become aware that the main emphasis is on personal salvation and the love of God. Now, I know that these things are truly important and necessary in our walk with our Lord, but many, if not most, fail to see the need for national repentance and salvation

“Think not that I am come to send peace on the earth; I came not to send peace but a sword.” (Mat....