Author: Ralph Thoren

Posted by: Ralph Thoren November 7, 2023 TESTIMONIAL’S Scott stated “I have been worried about a cancer returning during the past week.”  “I have an appointment with my Dr. to talk about the test.”  “While I was in the Dr’s office I was in prayer with the Lord.  My Wife, {Robin) was waiting in the […]

Paper by: Ralph Thoren and othersDate: November 5, 2023 Just who is Melchizedek and why is he important in our study of our Lord Yeshua?Melchizedek is a mysterious and enigmatic figure appearing in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis and the Psalms, and referenced in the New Testament, particularly in the Book […]

For as long as addictive substances have existed, people have fallen victim to the condition. The Bible mentions temptation, suffering, and yielding to sinful behavior. It’s vital to remember that love, forgiveness, and redemption are core Christian values. No matter which path you’ve followed, there is always hope and light ahead. There are several passages […]

Acts 10:25-26 . When Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell down at his feet, and worshiped him. But Peter raised him up, saying, “Stand up! I myself am also a man.” Why did Peter say this to Cornelius rather than just blessing him? Acts 10 tells us about a devout Centurion (a gentile) whom the […]

Every now and then, I run across a post that just requires a repost. The following was written by Justin Koran during our Dailey post script, a chat page from The Keys Vineyard. When you have read it all, if it doesn’t strike a chord, look up Exodus 3:14. “My God, my God why have […]

Offered by: Ralph Thoren August 16, 2022 A poetic narrative: The soil was ready, the sun had warmthWater was plenty, food sprang forthAfter the flood, they grew fast and firmShowing him what he had made and it burnedThey learned to make brick and build a towerAlong with a city they worked every hourSeventy Sons of […]

Song or Sermon The Blessing (song) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia “The Blessing” Released              March 20, 2020 “The Blessing” as a song is written and performed by Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes and Elevation Worship, released as the lead single from Elevation Worship’s twelfth live album, Graves into Gardens (2020),[1] as well as Kari Jobe’s third […]

Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (By: Dr. Tim Mackie) (Course review paper) By: Ralph Thoren Dated: March 17, 2022   The profit Simeon and prophetess Anna lived in the time of the infant Jesus.  Both of them were able to identify Jesus as the Messiah while he was an infant.  Jesus had done no miracles […]

Predestination, Yes, No or Neither Paper by:  Ralph Thoren Date:  March 1, 2022 Last evening during Church Bible Study an interesting topic came up.  One of our members was talking about predestination as is mentioned in the Bible and another member was adamantly opposed to the idea and was sure everything is about free will.  […]

John 3:16 I BELIEVE OR I TRUST THAT I BELIEVE Paper by: Ralph Thoren Dated: January 27, 2022 In a recent bible study session, one of our brothers (whom I admire so much for his faith and works toward and for our Lord) stated.  “ I have an acquaintance who often spends time at the […]