Articles & Essays – Page 4

Biblical Studies Fred Zaspel | March 5, 2021

The Coming Deception: Reflections on 2 Thessalonians 2

Download PDF This article first appeared on credomag.com 2 Thessalonians 2 warns us of a final outbreak of evil in the end times, just prior to the return of Christ. Revelation 13-14, I think, present the same but in vivid imagery, and of course there are other passages – in Daniel, for example. But the […]

Biblical Studies Fred Zaspel | November 3, 2020

“Grace to You, and Peace”

This article first appeared on credomag.com The familiar apostolic greeting, “Grace to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (or some close variation), marks all of Paul’s epistles (Rom.1:7; 1Cor.1:3; 2Cor.1:2, 13:14; Gal.1:3; Eph.1:2; Phil.1:2; Col.1:2; 1Thes.1:1; 2Thes.1:2; 1Tim.1:2; 2Tim.1:2; Titus 1:4; Phm.3; cf. 1Pet.1:2; 2Pet.1:2; 2Jn.3; Rev.1:4), and it […]

Biblical Studies Fred Zaspel | June 1, 2020

Does Proverbs Promise Too Much? Proverbs 3:1-2

My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,2for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. As we have seen, Proverbs 1-9 is a series of lectures or admonitions that the inspired sage is giving his son. His objective is to influence his […]

Biblical Studies Fred Zaspel | May 28, 2020

Wisdom and Folly: Proverbs 1:1-9

The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:2To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight,3to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;4to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth –5Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance,6to […]

Biblical Studies Fred Zaspel | May 28, 2020

A Heart for Wisdom: Proverbs 4:10-27

10Hear, my son, and accept my words, that the years of your life may be many.11I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness.12When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble.13Keep hold of instruction; do not let go; […]

Biblical Studies Fred Zaspel | May 27, 2020

Wisdom: A Family Tradition (Proverbs 4:1-9)

Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight,2for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching.3When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother,4he taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; keep […]

Biblical Studies Fred Zaspel | May 21, 2020

Living Under God and Unto God: Proverbs 3

My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,2for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.3Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.4So you will find favor and good success […]

Biblical Studies Fred Zaspel | May 20, 2020

The Pursuit of Wisdom: Proverbs 2

My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you,2making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding;3yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,4if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures,5then you will understand the fear […]

Biblical Studies Fred Zaspel | May 7, 2020

Called in Two Directions: Proverbs 1:8-33

8Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching,9for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.10My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.11If they say, “Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood; let us ambush the innocent without reason;12like Sheol let us […]