by Peter Barfoot | Mar 18, 2026 | Blog
God’s foreknowledge of things to come is a major key to understanding the words of Jesus. Throughout the Gospel of John, the Lord Jesus often fast-forwards to the future and speaks of things that he is yet to do as though they are already accomplished. Prophetic...
by Peter Barfoot | Mar 18, 2026 | Blog
Why did Jesus send out the Seventy after he had sent out the Twelve? Recently, while studying this, I gained a clearer picture of what the two groups symbolized. As you no doubt know, seventy nations are listed in Genesis, chapter 10. In chapter 12, God called Abram...
by Peter Barfoot | Mar 17, 2026 | Blog
Matthew 21: 23-27: “By what authority do you do these things — who authorized you to teach and preach?” In response, Jesus said: “I will also ask you one question; then answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.” In making his answer to...
by Peter Barfoot | Mar 17, 2026 | Blog
A Christian couple we were staying with in England allowed us to hold a two-day seminar in their home. Their pastor kindly allowed us to use chairs from the church and attended one day of the event. He was a conservative man, more Charismatic than Pentecostal, and...
by Peter Barfoot | Mar 17, 2026 | Blog
At times during their education Filipinos are asked to write an essay entitled “My Most Unforgettable Experience.” There are also unforgettable experiences of a spiritual kind, and they can arrive unexpectedly. “Suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as...
by Peter Barfoot | Mar 17, 2026 | Blog
After a terrorist attack had taken place, authorities admitted their security precautions had been inadequate. “This is a wake-up call for us,” said a spokesman. In fact, a warning call had been sounding but no one had picked up the phone. What’s the point in a...