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The Rich Man & Lazarus Commentary – Luke 16:19-31

Posted on April 13, 2025 by dkoop

In Jesus’ parable of a rich man and a poor man, their fortunes were exactly reversed at death: the poor man went to paradise, while the rich man suffered in hell. In agony, the rich man cried out for help, … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works – James 2:14-26

Posted on September 17, 2024 by dkoop

There is a historical account of a tight rope walker by the name of Blondin who stretched a long steel cable across Niagara Falls. During high winds and without a safety net, he walked and did stunts across the tightrope … Continue reading →

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A Future for Israel – Romans 11

Posted on September 21, 2023 by dkoop

For centuries people have been puzzled by the nation of Israel. The Roman government recognized the Jewish religion, but it still called the nation secta nefaria—”a nefarious sect.” The great historian Arnold Toynbee classified Israel as “a fossil civilization” and … Continue reading →

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Then and Now, Faith Explained – Romans 4

Posted on September 12, 2023 by dkoop

There were some misunderstandings between the Jewish and Gentile Christians in Rome. Worried Jewish Christians were asking Paul, “Does faith wipe out everything Judaism stands for? Does it cancel our Scriptures, put an end to our customs, declare that God … Continue reading →

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