by Peter Barfoot | Aug 29, 2026 | Blog, Christian Worldview, Resurrection, Spiritual growth, Teaching
“Seal the tomb” Pilate ordered, Make it as secure as you can, So none can enter and take away The corpse of that crucified man.” So sealed it they did, by soldiers, And then a centurion standing by, Posted guards around the clock Said sternly: “Keep a watchful...
by Peter Barfoot | Aug 29, 2026 | Biblical prophecy, Blog, Christian Worldview, Faith, Spiritual growth, Teaching
President Trump has described himself as “Chosen” — likely the result of him being called such by Christian leaders in the USA. In Isaiah 44:28 and 45:1-5, Cyrus is called (among other things) “My shepherd” and “(My)...
by Peter Barfoot | Aug 29, 2026 | Blog, Christian Worldview, Christianity, Faith, Faith Healing, Miracles, Teaching
1. The woman’s miracle resulted from her initiative, in that she determined where, how, and when it would take place: (a) In the crowd; (b) By faith through a personal touch; and (c) Then and There. 2. The miracle of healing was unexpected and surprised Jesus,...
by Peter Barfoot | Aug 29, 2026 | Blog, Christian testimony, Christian Worldview, Teaching
The “last days” of the Jewish era ended in AD 70 with the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem by a Roman army. Peter refers to the time in which he lived as “the last day”, as did the writer of Hebrews (1:1). James warns of the Judge...
by Peter Barfoot | Aug 20, 2026 | Blog, Christian Worldview, Discipleship, Spiritual growth, Teaching
I once viewed the story of a Canadian fighter pilot who shot down more than 30 German planes during WWII only to be shot down while flying a transport plane for Israel, during that nation’s 1948 war for survival. The pilot was brave and brilliant but possibly...
by Peter Barfoot | Aug 19, 2026 | Blog, Christian Worldview, Christianity, Discipleship, Spiritual growth, Teaching
It’s good that Australian passports now last for 10 years, but what’s not so good is the shock that comes when the photo in one that’s renewed shows just how much the face of the passport holder has changed from the time of issue of the old one....