Tag Archives: Bible interpretation

Song of Songs: A Dilemma

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Don Merritt

The dilemma presented by the Song of Songs has been around for a very long time. That it has been considered to be part of the Scriptures since many centuries before Christ is clear enough, and its controversial aspects … Continue reading →

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We Do Not Know What Evil may Befall Us

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Don Merritt

Ecclesiastes 10:16-11:2 In this section, the Teacher continues with his elaboration of life’s uncertainties under the sun. Here, it would appear that he is talking about those who rule the nation; not all rulers are wise! The first verse in … Continue reading →

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A Great Question

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Don Merritt

The other day, I received a question from Wally who asked: There are some who think we are made sinless at salvation, although I disagree. I know I am saved, yet I also know that I still sin. Have you … Continue reading →

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Weekly Podcast: August 11, 2014

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

Muddy Waters Today’s podcast is all about a group discussion I attended recently in which two men led a discussion about the difficulties of being an intellectual Christian. I was amazing, and informative, to say the least, and if what … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post: History of the Siege f Jerusalem

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Don Merritt

The secular historical record contains an account of the siege of Jerusalem that is simply amazing to read in light of our study of Jesus’ prophetic words in Matthew 24. I would strongly encourage anyone following this study to read this … Continue reading →

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Wars, famines and earthquakes… Oh my!

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Don Merritt

Matthew 24:5-15 This passage is a little creepy don’t you think? False messiahs, lies and deceit and then wars, rumors of war… Sounds like our times, oh no what are we going to do? We are going to remember the … Continue reading →

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Look for the Sign

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Don Merritt

Good morning dear reader, and welcome back for another thrill-packed stop on our tour of the Olivet Discourse! If you read the several posts I wrote recently about Biblical interpretation, then you have probably realized by now that I am … Continue reading →

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Is This Difficult, or Is This Simple?

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Don Merritt

“Immediately after the distress of those days “‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’ “Then will appear the sign of … Continue reading →

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Detective Stories and Working Theories

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Don Merritt

Well fellow detectives, how did you do? What? You didn’t do your homework? I’m shocked! When we were together yesterday, your assignment was to look over Matthew 24 and 25 very carefully and look for structural clues that might help … Continue reading →

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The Real Question

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” Matthew … Continue reading →