by Peter Barfoot | Aug 4, 2026 | Biblical prophecy, Christian Worldview, Christianity, Spiritual growth, Teaching
One of many meaningful place names in the Book of Genesis is Machpelah, one that holds much nostalgia. The name either means “Two Portions” or “Folded Together”. Two Together conveys what Abraham had in mind when he purchased a field to secure...
by Peter Barfoot | Jun 26, 2026 | Biblical prophecy, Blog, Christian Worldview, Personal prophecy
I call “doxology” gloriology because in NT Greek “doxa” means “glory”. I like to glory in the things of God — don’t you? (And the rather religious word “benediction” simply means “good words”. I...
by Peter Barfoot | Oct 21, 2025 | Biblical prophecy, Blog, Christianity, Teaching
The Apostle Peter’s words “this is that” linked the phenomena of Pentecost to a prophecy by Joel that God would pour out His Spirit upon “all flesh” — everyone, everywhere. However, Joel had spoken of this happening “afterward”; that is, after God had intervened...
by Peter Barfoot | Sep 24, 2025 | Biblical prophecy, Blog, Christian Worldview, Kingdom of God
When God gave King Nebuchadnezzar a dream about a huge image, the prophet Daniel interpreted its golden head as representing the king. But not satisfied with being just the head, the king commanded that an all-gold statue be made. The king could not allow his subjects...