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The history of ancient Israel, particularly the southern kingdom of Judah, is a tragic tale of covenant, betrayal, and God’s divine mercy as recorded in numerous manuscripts of antiquities.
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ArticleGeneralNow godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.-
ArticleGeneralThe burden which the prophet Habakkuk saw. The Prophet’s Question: O Lord, how long shall I cry, and You will not hear? Even cry out to You, “Violence!” And You will not save. Why do You show me iniquity and cause me to see trouble?
ArticleGeneralNot all evil comes dressed in red and carrying a pitchfork. Sorcerers use subtlety to mask their true intentions.
ArticleGeneralThe spirits behind the occult are real. They are active, they’re malevolent, and they’re out to do us harm. Seances and astral projection, past life readings and psychic readings and Tarot cards should not be dismissed as colorful pastimes or casual games.
ArticleGeneralSometimes, I find it hard to understand the thought process people must go through to make their illogical choices. It seems there is a willful disconnect between choice and consequence. Driven by a kind of data-free decision-making, they seem to launch themselves over the barriers of evidence into the free fall of blind passion.
ArticleGeneralIn addition to our website on store.khouse.org, Koinonia House launched an additional materials outlet on Amazon in 2016.-
ArticleGeneralThe headlines overwhelm both mind and heart. Any abridged recounting of these issues is unnecessary for you Gracious Reader – you are already nodding your head and reflecting on the issue(s) freshest to you.
ArticleGeneral“The copy of the Genesis Apocryphon discovered at Qumran dates back to the second century B.C. . . . When discovered in 1947, it had been much mutilated from the ravages of time and humidity. . . . When scholars finally made public its content, the document confirmed that celestial beings from the skies had landed on planet Earth. More than that, it told how these beings had mated with Earth-women and had begat giants.”-
ArticleGeneralAs a small circle of fellow Believers stood on the Mount of Beatitudes in Israel, I witnessed a powerful and moving experience that gave me some new-found clarity. They all simply read the Sermon on the Mount together.
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ArticleGeneralSurely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
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ArticleGeneralAs each new year arrives, I take a strategic look ahead and consider what challenges the upcoming twelve months hold. I do not rely on proprietary intelligence or any “thus sayeth the Lord” insight. Rather from a daily commitment during the previous year to being a son of Issachar, I strive to gain an “understanding of the times” and “knowledge of what ought to be done.”
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ArticleGeneral“Freely you have received, freely give.” Many of you will read this article between the American holiday of Thanksgiving and the worldwide holiday of Christmas, both days of being thankful and generous.
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ArticleGeneralIn 1 Samuel 28, we find a bizarre chapter in the history of Israel. Israel’s King Saul has been long preoccupied with the pursuit of his rival David and has neglected the growing Philistine threat to Israel.
ArticleGeneralWhether disillusioned by the self-imposed blinders and myopia of contemporary “science,” or frustrated by the moral bankruptcy of unbridled materialism, increasing numbers of desperate people are now seeking “answers” outside the realm of natural phenomena and are pursuing the supernatural.
ArticleGeneralIn this session, we will expose what happens when deception comes through indoctrination.-
ArticleGeneralThe spring of 2022 brought several above-the-fold news stories about social media and corporate policy. Many of these stories continue to develop and the following provides a few key moments to establish a record for each reader of this article to consider...
ArticleGeneralLuke records in the twenty-first chapter of the Acts of the Apostles a scandalous incident involving Paul in Jerusalem. “(T)he Jews from Asia, seeing him in the temple, stirred up the whole crowd and laid hands on him, crying out, ‘Men of Israel, help!-
ArticleGeneralThe headlines during the summer months of 2021 cover the full range of human experiences – from natural disasters to man-made horrors. Tracking each story line proves both a daunting and discouraging task.
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ArticleGeneralThis author previously wrote on correspondence truth which requires that truth must correspond to reality. The truth, or the falsity of a statement, depends on whether the statement accurately describes the world and its properties.
ArticleGeneralThe story of Lot is a tale of privilege, provision, and perversion. To begin with, Lot’s name means “covering,” as in a veil that hides the truth of what is inside. That should give you a hint as to the type of person we will find as we explore this enigmatic character.-
ArticleGeneral“There are two burdens every aspiring critical thinker must consider when making or evaluating an argument—the evidentiary burden and the persuasive burden.“
ArticleGeneralThe Gospel of Mark ends with a simple command to the disciples of Jesus Christ, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:14) The term “gospel” simply means “good news.”-
ArticleGeneralHistoric divisions within the church are well documented. Arminianism versus Calvinism; Pre-millennialism versus Post-millennialism; Protestantism versus Catholicism are among the more prominent ones.
ArticleGeneralBASE Tours is a Bible adventurers dream. It is the renewal of a passion for Bible-related tours that was sparked by Chuck Missler years ago. These new excursions with BASE Tours are intended to:-
ArticleGeneral“You are what you eat!” We have all heard this adage at one time or another. Its early uses suggested a link between proper nutrition and good health.
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DATELINE: June 5, 1967- Israel is surrounded by enemies who want nothing less than her utter extinction. The Soviet-equipped Egyptian Army has amassed a thousand tanks on the nation’s southern border. Syrian heavy guns are shelling her from the north. To the east, Jordan and Iraq are moving mechanized brigades and fighter squadrons into position to attack. Israeli military knew this would happen sooner or later and had mapped out what their response would be. Some of those preparations were planned down to the minute details several years in advance.
ArticleGeneralWorking on the Legacy project as the contact person for families who want to further the ministry of Chuck and Nancy Missler, I have met some fantastic people who love Jesus through Koinonia House.-
ArticleGeneralThe other day I was in a heart-to-heart conversation with one of my best friends about being fed spiritually, and he made an interesting statement. He expressed his sense of jealousy that I am fed at my church in weekend services and in the men’s group I attend on Wednesday mornings.
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ArticleGeneralEverything in life is “Father-filtered”. Chuck used to say that all the time. Sometimes I remember the words of Jesus in the book of John chapters 14–17 about his love for us or Matthew 6:25 about how not to worry but often, I have to confess, I don’t.