Did God Condemn All Body Art? Does Leviticus 19:28 apply to all body art or just to tattoos? Some argue that Leviticus 19:28 is without restriction, i.e. is not limited to the occult practices of marking the body on behalf of the dead. "You shall not shave around the sides or your head, nor shall you disfigure the edges of your beard. You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the Lord." (Lev. 19:27-28). These statements were made to the Old Covenant nation of Israel. God gave the covenant to ...

We are responding to Dr. Edward Hinson’s attack on Preterism. Among questions entertained already, he submits yet another one which he believes refutes Preterism. Paul asks in “Romans 11, Has God Cast Away His People, Israel?” Dr. Hinson teaches Preterism implies such. We deny the charge. He asks, “If God is finished with ethnic Israel, why did Paul ask: “Has God cast away his people?”  “And why did he respond so emphatically, “ God forbid!” (Rom. 11:1) First we must note that this text is written prior to A.D. 70. At that time God had not cast off the Old Covenant nation. However, today, since that ...

In seeking to answer the question, Was 1948 the Regathering of Israel in Bible Prophecy?, it is necessary to gather a bit of history of Israel. Israel, the ancient nation of the Bible apostatized during the days of Jeroboam. After King Solomon’s death, God tore Israel (the 10 northern tribes) from the house of David. Their crimes were are follows: Leaving the commandments of God, Making a molded image and two calves Making a wooden image Worshiping all the host of heaven (sun, moon, stars, etc) Serving Baal Child sacrifices Practicing witchcraft and soothsaying Selling themselves to do evil provoking God to anger For these reasons, God was very angry with Israel and removed them from ...