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White Paper: The Historical and Prophetic Context of Ezekiel 34:21–22 and Its Application for the Conduct of God’s Church

Executive Summary Ezekiel 34:21–22 says: “Because you push with side and shoulder, butted all the weak ones with your horns, and scattered them abroad, therefore I will save My flock, and they shall no longer be a prey; and I … Continue reading

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The Holiness of the Father and the Mediation of the Son: A Biblicist White Paper on Divine Separation and Redemption

Abstract This white paper sets forth the biblicist understanding that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, are two distinct divine beings—the Father being the supreme source of life and authority, and the Son being the divine Word who … Continue reading

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White Paper: A Biblicist Political and Social Commentary on the Book of Malachi

Executive Summary The Book of Malachi stands as the final prophetic message of the Old Testament, marking the transition between prophetic revelation and the silence preceding the coming of John the Baptist. It offers not merely a theological rebuke but … Continue reading

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White Paper: The Identity of the Wise Men of the Gospels — Biblical and Historical Context

I. Introduction The account of the Wise Men from the East visiting the infant Jesus (Matthew 2:1–12) has fascinated theologians, historians, and lay readers alike. While popular tradition imagines three kings visiting the manger, Scripture itself is more restrained, mentioning … Continue reading

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White Paper: The Contrast Between Documentary Hypotheses About the Bible and the Named Sources of the Bible

Executive Summary This paper explores the profound contrast between modern documentary hypotheses—theories that propose the Pentateuch (and other biblical books) are composed of multiple, anonymous editorial layers—and the explicitly named sources and authorial attributions found within Scripture itself. The study … Continue reading

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White Paper: A Biblicist Perspective on Nakedness, Resurrection, and Divine Omniscience

Abstract This paper explores the biblicist understanding of the theme of nakedness in Scripture—both physical and spiritual—as it relates to human accountability before God and the doctrine of resurrection. Drawing upon Old and New Testament texts, it argues that nakedness … Continue reading

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White Paper: The Silence Between Malachi and the New Testament — Its Nature and Meaning

Abstract The four centuries between the close of Malachi and the opening of the New Testament, often termed the “intertestamental period,” represent a profound silence in prophetic revelation. This paper explores the theological, historical, and literary significance of that silence. … Continue reading

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White Paper: Uriah the Prophet—A Biblical Case Study in Faithful Witness and Its Contemporary Parallels

I. Introduction The figure of Uriah son of Shemaiah emerges briefly but powerfully in the Book of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 26:20–23). Though his role occupies only a few verses, his life and death mirror those of Jeremiah himself—revealing a profound theological … Continue reading

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White Paper: The Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) Through the Lens of Pardes

Abstract This white paper explores the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) using the Pardes method of biblical interpretation—Peshat (literal), Remez (hint/allegory), Derash (homiletic/midrashic), and Sod (mystical/hidden). Each level unveils dimensions of meaning that connect agricultural joy, historical memory, prophetic hope, and … Continue reading

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White Paper: Training Kings and Priests for the Biblical Millennium: A Biblicist Framework

Abstract This white paper outlines a biblicist model of preparation for believers destined to serve as kings and priests (Revelation 1:6; 5:10) in the prophesied millennial reign of Christ. It identifies the scriptural purposes, character traits, and disciplines necessary for … Continue reading

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