Christian interpreters have long been puzzled by the brief mention of Melchizedek in Genesis 14, his one-sentence mention in Psalm 110:4, and by the interpretation of those two texts by Paul in Hebrews 5&7. Most Christian commentators hold that Melchizedek was just a man and that he merely prefigured Christ, being a type or comparative … Continue reading “Melchizedek” is the Son of God
The whole theme of Hebrews 11 is perseverance in the Faith so that his readers would inherit the Abrahamic promise, the everlasting possession of the land! While the language is colorful, “heavenly country,” etc, it clearly refers to what is prophesied by the prophets. It cannot be “heaven” because the “better country” of which Abraham sought is NOT heaven. It cannot be “heaven” because Hebrews says plainly that Abraham lived in this land as a pilgrim and stranger.
Hebrews 11:5 (NRSVA) By trust Enoch was moved so that he would not see death, and he could not be found, because God moved him, for before he was moved he obtained the testimony that he pleased God. “moved.” The record of Enoch is in Genesis 5, and this verse specifically refers to Genesis 5:24. … Continue reading Did Enoch go to Heaven?
Satan has been busy inserting “a little leaven” into the translations of Scripture by altering the definitions of biblical terms. This has been done by the editors of lexicons coloring the definitions of terms by their own incorrect theological bias.
Living as a Christian in this World 