I am often asked for a “Statement of Faith” which very specifically defines what I “believe.” No doubt, you are familiar with them—most if not all Christian organizations use a “Statement of Faith” to distinguish themselves from others. And, distinguished from each other they are—to the tune of thousands and thousands of separate “groups.” Most […]

The Torah was not “invented” at Mt. Sinai. Since it reflects the character of God, it was woven into the fabric of the universe at Creation. And, it is not just for the Jewish people. Not only are there seven principles, sometimes referred to as the “Noahide Commandments,” that all nations are obligated to observe—throughout […]

Wine in biblical times was wine, not unfermented grape juice. Unfermented grape juice is very difficult to keep without the aid of modern antiseptic precautions, and its preservation in the warm conditions of ancient Israel was not possible. In fact, unless the process is inhibited, the juice from crushed grapes (“must”) begins to ferment naturally […]

In order to have a meaningful discussion about Biblical issues, it is important that we define terms in the same way. Nothing is more frustrating than trying to communicate with someone who uses the same terms that we do, but defines them differently. It often eliminates whatever linguistic parity that might make our conversation worthwhile.

Cognitive dissonance is the uncomfortable feeling we get when we hold two (or more) conflicting ideas simultaneously. If you are new to eshavbooks.org (or eshavbooks.org) and you have a heart for the truth, you will, in all likelihood, experience it. Why? Because you will be challenged to re-examine what you believe about God, about the […]

It is often said that a woman of faith should not at all be concerned with outer beauty (citing 1Peter 3:1-6), that inner beauty is all that matters. Any or excessive efforts at outer adornment are all vanity. But what kind of “beauty” is Peter referring to? Peter uses Sarah as the example of beauty, […]

“A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise is not from men, but from […]

“Dispensationalism takes its name from the idea that biblical history is best understood in light of a series of dispensations in the Bible.” Various “models” of Dispensational theology identify between three and seven dispensations. They are variously identified as “periods,” “administrations,” or “epochs” of time during which God works in the lives of people in […]

What is the nature of God? Does He have a form? If He does, what does He look like? Does He speak to us in an audible voice? If He does, what does His voice sound like? Why does God … (fill in the blank)? Questions without answers. But, is that a bad thing? In […]

“This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘The fasts of the fourth, fifth, seventh and tenth months will become joyful and glad occasions and happy festivals for Judah. Therefore love truth and peace’” (Zech 8:19). Zechariah was a “post-Exilic” prophet, i.e., he prophesied after Israel’s return from Captivity in Babylon. In his day, the people […]