July 1, 2022
Hope of the Resurrection “How say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?” (1 Corinthians 15:12). By Robert Goodman 1 Corinthians chapter 15 is labeled as the chapter on “The Resurrection.” Here, the Apostle Paul presents a series of lessons that provide the most comprehensive examination of the doctrine of the resurrection found in scripture. The Apostle Paul starts by stating how critical belief in the resurrection is to understanding the Gospel. If we do not believe in […]
November 1, 2020
A Just Reign “Behold, a king will reign righteously, And princes will rule justly” (Isaiah 32:1 NASB). by Robert Goodman Whenever we examine a passage of scripture, it is important to frameit in the context of surrounding verses to correctly understand its meaning. The prophet Isaiah provides us with exciting insights into God’s plan in just two verses. Our examination of these verses will use the New International Version translation because it seems to accurately render the Hebrew text here. Isaiah chapter […]
January 1, 2019
Gospel Age Ending “Upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken” (Luke 21:25-26). by Robert Goodman Listen to Audio: The end of the Gospel Age is a time when the systems of this world are stressed to the point of collapse. The phrase “distress … with perplexity” has the thought of “no […]
May 1, 2018
Nahum “Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that take refuge in Him” (Nahum 1:7 ASV). by Robert Goodman Listen to audio Nahum was the seventh of the Minor Prophets. His writings focused on the judgment and destruction of the Assyrian Empire. The name Nahum means “comforter” or “penitent,” and his prophetic writings provided a message of hope and encouragement to the tribe of Judah. During his life, Judah suffered under the oppression of the […]