Introduction As Torah Observance is becoming increasingly popular amongst Christianity, one of the most common questions asked is, “What are Tefillin, and where can they be found in scripture?” In this article, I aim to address this question and demonstrate its relevance to the lives of God’s people. What is Tefillin? “Tefillin” (תְּפִלִּין) is an Aramaic word that comes from the root word “tefillah” (תְּפִלָּה), meaning “prayer”. Tefillin (also known as phylacteries in English) are small...

In this article, I will be building upon the article titled “The Prayer Paul Taught” written by Seamus McGowan, where he argues based on 1 Corinthians 11:2 that Paul taught those of the church of Corinth to pray the Amidah (Shemoneh Esrei). I highly recommend reading through his article before reading mine; however, I will do a summary of what the Amidah is and what its contents are. Click here for a link to Seamus' article, and here for an English translation of the Amidah itself. What is...

Joshua Perez, William Turner The story of Lazarus, the rich man, and Abraham's bosom is a text frequently cited by Christians who believe we are judged immediately after death (either going to heaven or the lake of fire), or that the dead are in a state of consciousness. The story is recorded in Luke chapter 16, where we read an interesting narrative about two men who lived very different lives. Lazarus lived a life of poverty and suffering, while the rich man lived a lavish life full of...

Introduction Everyone who has grown up in any sort of church setting has heard of the Holy Spirit. It’s one of the most recurring and...

Enoch is one of the most well known individuals named throughout the Bible, yet very little is known about him. It is widely believed and...

The traditional understanding of life after death in Christianity is that when a Christian passes away, they are immediately taken to...