How is “Woord en Getuienis” different from other Translations and why? (Part 1)

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

There is a significant number of verses in Woord en Getuienis that are translated slightly differently when compared with the majority of translations that are available today. This is over and above the more stylistic changes like changes in the … Continue reading →

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The quest for the Original Scriptures

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

There’s a new translation of the “Original Scriptures” of the New (or Renewed) Covenant being circulated among Messianic and Torah observant believers. It is called “The Word of Yah – the King’s Covenant”, also referred to as OSE1 and the … Continue reading →

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Who came in the flesh?

Posted on September 8, 2010 by

It seems that the belief and conviction that Y’shua has come in the flesh is quite an important one. In the first letter of Yahuchanan, chapter 4, verses 2 and 3 the following statement is made: “Every spirit that confesses … Continue reading →

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Division in our households

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

I have lost track of the number of conversations I have had with believers who, on the one hand, had discovered some of the neglected truths of the Hebrew Scriptures and, on the other hand, had encountered major difficulties in … Continue reading →

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Can it be fixed?

Posted on December 7, 2010 by

Came home from work early yesterday afternoon, tried to pick up on some loose ends here and there and ended up in my study in front of the computer, feeling just a little restless and out of sorts.  At that … Continue reading →

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Believing isn’t easy

Posted on October 20, 2010 by

“It has become more difficult to believe the straightforward message of the Word of Yahweh, than ever before in the history of mankind.” Some people may question a statement of this nature and may perhaps ask: “What do we know … Continue reading →

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The Feasts and the Equinox

Posted on September 17, 2010 by

Some of you may have seen the mail from a brother in Messiah who lives in Jerusalem and wants believers in other parts of the world to rethink the method they are using to determine when a Scriptural year actually … Continue reading →

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Questions, questions…!

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

Nobody should doubt the fact that scores of people are turning their heads nowadays to have a look, at least, at what the new buzz about the “Messiah”, the “Shabbat” and the “Torah” is all about.  And a significant percentage of these are … Continue reading →

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‘n Blog in diens van die Koninkryk

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

Ek het groot waardering vir die bydraes en kommentaar wat tot dusver op elkeen van die onderwerpe van bespreking gelewer is, veral die goeie gesindheid waarin daar deelgeneem word.  Dankie vir elkeen se woorde van bemoediging – teenoor mededeelnemers, maar … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Hebrew mindset of Scriptures

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

In our posts so far, and the comments on these posts, it has become clear, within a very short period of time, that there is a genuine need among Messianic believers to start talking (and BLOGGING!) about the things that … Continue reading →

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The process of Unlearning

Posted on August 19, 2010 by

It was once said by Mark Twain, “Education consists mainly of what we have unlearned.”   It seems that this lesser known art of “unlearning” is something that is much needed among believers in Messiah who are serious about reshaping their … Continue reading →

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Torah for today?

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

There is a perception among many believers that Torah, particularly the do’s and don’ts of the first 5 books of Scriptures, cannot be viewed as normative for our lives today. Torah has served its purpose and is outdated, they say, … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Elim’s Blog

Posted on July 30, 2010 by

Welcome to the youngest addition to our web page! You have reached our own, interactive Blog page, where, from time to time, we shall post contributions on various key topics or some events of particular interest. This is also where … Continue reading →

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