by Peter Barfoot | Jun 30, 2026 | Blog, Christianity, Discipleship, Fellowship, Teaching
The NT Greek word “katharos” is translated “pure” in the sixth beatitude, which reads “Blessed are the pure in heart.” “Katharos” refers to a purity that results from inner cleansing that comes through confession. The...
by Peter Barfoot | Jun 30, 2026 | Blog, Christian Worldview, Christianity
“The tent of David” housed the Ark of the Covenant while the “tabernacle (tent) of Moses” was located at Gibeon. What does “the tent of David” have to do with the Church? This question relates to how the Jerusalem Council was able...
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 | Jun 24, 2026 | Blog
The prophetess Deborah’s exultant victory song in Judges 5:20, declares that the universal and inflexible order of creation – “the stars in their courses” (orbits) – “fought” against an invading enemy. Deborah was not attributing the enemy’s downfall...
by Peter Barfoot | Jun 23, 2026 | Blog
The phrase “and now is” occurs twice in the Gospel of John but can be easily overlooked. Seeing the Kingdom of God Now (John 3:3) is a matter of spiritual perception. Entering into it, however, can come only through physical resurrection (John 3:5)....
by Peter Barfoot | Jun 13, 2026 | Blog
A key question on the application of a particular bible text was asked by an Ethiopian eunuch, whose chariot Philip had joined.on invitation. Seeing that the eunuch was reading Isaiah 53: 7-8. Philip asked him, “Do you understand what you are reading?” The...