It’s one of the deepest questions that a follower of Jesus can face: How can the God who commands love and mercy in Jesus also be the God who seemingly commands war, killing, and no mercy in the Old Testament? This is a fair and pressing question. Many of us have read...
by Jerry Robinson Daniel 5 Commentary: Belshazzar’s Feast And The Fall Of Babylon The fifth chapter of the book of Daniel provides a breathtaking account of the collapse of the neo-Babylonian empire. Both secular history and the prophet Daniel confirm that the...
One of the most fascinating (and misunderstood) concepts in the Bible is the idea of being “elect” or “chosen” by God. The New Testament gives us several glimpses into this idea, showing us what it means to be called into a relationship with God, not as a passive...
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus famously issued this radical command to all who would follow Him: “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right...
Studying the Bible for oneself is an essential discipline for every Christian. It allows us to deepen our understanding and relationship with God, grow in our faith, and apply the teachings of scripture to our daily lives. Many people rely on pastors and other...
Gun violence has long been a hallmark of America, but it has become even more so in recent decades. Today, American Christians are bombarded by messages of fear from the corporate media regarding the rise of gun violence across the country. This fear has caused many...
In this brief video commentary, Bible teacher/author Jerry Robinson discusses the little known “Jefferson Bible,” also known as “The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth.” This book, created by Thomas Jefferson (U.S. founding father and author...
In this brief video commentary, Bible teacher/author Jerry Robinson shares how he witnesses to those who insist that Luke 22:36 gives them permission to purchase a firearm. Luke 22:36 is perhaps the most common proof text used by those who believe that the New...
Does the Prince of Peace want His sheep to pack heat? The U.S. has a special relationship with firearms. This special relationship with guns began in this nation’s infancy and continues into the 21st century. Today, people from other nations stand in horror at...
Readers NoteThis is an excerpt from a new full-length teaching by Jerry Robinson entitled: A Biblical View of the American Revolution. (You can watch the full online video teaching here.) Thomas Jefferson is lauded by all Americans as a powerful force and key...
We are surrounded by false teachers in these last days. Learn the hallmarks of false teachers in this insightful teaching with Jerry Robinson. The New Testament warns that our age will be marked by a surge in false teaching and false prophecies....
What does Christian civil disobedience look like? Learn the answer in this insightful teaching with Jerry Robinson Is it ever okay for Christians to disobey the government? If so, when? Does the Bible endorse violent revolution against the government?...
Prepare to see Bible prophecy unfold in a new way through this inspired teaching with Jerry Robinson We are living in an advanced stage of sin. Understanding the mystery of lawlessness is key in unlocking a true understanding of the great spiritual...
In this brief video Bible commentary, Jerry Robinson re-examines the powerful story of Barabbas, as recorded in the four gospel accounts of the New Testament. VIDEO: The Barabbas Deception – Which Jesus Would You Choose? On the day Christ was condemned to death,...
In this brief video excerpt, Bible teacher/researcher Jerry Robinson explains the meaning of the word “aión” and discusses what we can learn about it from the New Testament writings. VIDEO: The Mystery of the “Present Evil Age”...
Prepare to see Bible prophecy unfold in the Sinai wilderness in this inspired teaching with Jerry Robinson There are many types and shadows regarding the future that can be seen in the pages of the Old Testament. Perhaps one of the most powerful types...
In this brief video excerpt, Bible teacher/researcher Jerry Robinson explains the meaning of the word “kosmos” and discusses what we can learn about it from the New Testament writings. VIDEO: What The Bible Says About The World [feature_box...
In this brief video excerpt, Bible teacher/researcher Jerry Robinson discusses the many mysteries in the Bible and explains that they can only be apprehended and understood through revelation, not reason. The word “mystery” appears 28 times in the New...
The central message of Jesus Christ during his earthly ministry was the Kingdom of God. A simple review of the gospels reveals that Christ’s primary mission was to teach mankind how to enter the Kingdom of God. Both John the Baptist (who heralded the coming of...
Jesus taught and revealed the mystery of God’s Kingdom through the use of parables. But only those who had “ears to hear” could discern them. (Matt. 13:10-13, Mark 4:11) During his brief three-year ministry, Christ preached good news to the poor, healed...
What Does The Bible Say About Democracy? Is democracy a gift from God? Or is it an ancient pagan deception foretold in Bible prophecy? In this extremely unique teaching with Bible teacher/researcher Jerry Robinson, you will learn: – What democracy is,...
Video Title: The Wheat and the Tares Instructor: Jerry Robinson Length: 55 minutes Table of Contents: 00:10 – Introduction/Opening comments 05:21 – The parable of the wheat and the tares 07:04 – Jesus explains the meaning of the parable of the...
Video Title: The Mystery of the Kingdom Instructor: Jerry Robinson Length: 62 minutes Table of Contents: 00:10 – Introduction 01:22 – Opening prayer + A brief introduction to Biblehub.com 06:07 – The biblical foundation for this teaching...
The Bible is clear that our Creator God rules as King over all of creation. As a King, it is only fitting that our Creator has a Kingdom. When we are “born again” through a profession of faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, we gain entrance into...
“The new is in the old concealed; the old is in the new revealed.” (St. Augustine) The Bible is filled with patterns, types, and shadows of things to come. Unlike any other book, the nuggets of truth that can be mined from each of its pages are inexhaustible. One...
“I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord… I believe in the Holy Spirit.” (The Apostle’s Creed) God is one. (Deuteronomy 6:4-6) However, the one true God is revealed in...
by Jerry Robinson Daniel 4 Commentary: Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream of a Great Tree The fourth chapter of the book of Daniel provides the Bible prophecy student with yet more insights based upon the divine details revealed to the Babylonian king in a dream. This time,...
by Jerry Robinson Daniel 3 Commentary: Nebuchadnezzar’s Golden Image and the Fiery Furnace The third chapter of the book of Daniel opens with another epic act of government tyranny committed by King Nebuchadnezzar. This time, instead of demanding an interpretation of...
Video Title: A New Testament View of Vengeance Instructor: Jerry Robinson Length: 73 minutes Table of Contents: 0:02 – Introduction 0:50 – How the groundwork for Christ’s teaching were laid in the Old Testament 05:00 – Tough questions for those...
Video Title: Does Jesus Command His Followers To Carry A Sword? Instructor: Jerry Robinson Length: 75 minutes Table of Contents: 0:05 – Prayer 1:20 – Introduction 2:15 – Brief recap of our recent teaching of Christ’s Sermon on the Mount...
Hello friends! It was truly an honor to deliver our latest Bible teaching, “Woe to the Rich,” last Sunday evening at 6 pm CST before a live global audience. There was no distance in the Spirit as we joined together in prayer and Bible reading in order to search out...
The story of the Tower of Babel appears in Genesis 11 and is filled with interesting clues for the student of Bible prophecy. In this brief clip from a lecture delivered by Bible teacher/author Jerry Robinson, rediscover the story of man’s first organized...
Watch on YoutubeVIDEO TEACHING SUMMARY: In this second teaching, the vital difference between the Kingdom of man from the Kingdom of God. America was birthed in rebellion, built on slave labor, enriched by its two largest exports of rum and tobacco and divided over...
Learn 12 important Biblical lessons about stars derived from 60 different Bible verses in this in-depth word study by Jerry Robinson. Throughout most of the Old Testament, the word “star” is translated from the Hebrew word, kokab. (Pronounced...
Video Teaching Video: The Secrets of the Blessed Man Date Recorded: Feb. 2, 2017 Teacher: Jerry Robinson Video Description: Many Christians are losing hope today because they ingest more propaganda than revealed truth on a daily basis. But we don’t have to lose...
Despite the spirit of hopelessness that is spreading like cancer through the world, there is a silver lining to our current global crisis. As humanity awakens from its long slumber to a myriad of broken promises by its government and religious leaders, they are also...
If history is a guide to anything, it is a guide to the rise and inevitable decline of failed human governments throughout the ages. And although human government is a necessary evil in man’s current sinful state, it was not God’s “original intent”...
Video Teaching Video: Which Jesus Do You Serve? Date Recorded: March 10, 2016 Teacher: Jerry Robinson Video Description: Jesus warned that in the final days before His return many false messiahs would come in His Name claiming to be Him. In this hour of great...
The word “truth” pretty much sums up the focus for True Riches Academy. All we want is the truth, in all of its beauty, and even in its often not-so-pretty details. As we continue in our quest for truth, we should probably ask the all important question: What is...
by Jerry Robinson Daniel Chapter 2 Commentary: Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream In the second chapter of the book of Daniel, we are transported to the second year of the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar. The chapter centers around Nebuchadnezzar’s troubling, yet prophetic,...
Some Evangelical Christians are particularly clever at cherry-picking Bible verses that support their political agenda while ignoring those inconvenient passages that disagree with their worldview. For example, in recent weeks many American Christians have become...
In our modern era of unbridled capitalism, many believers have adopted a worldly attitude toward the poor. Many simply view poverty as a symptom of laziness and a lack of motivation. However, the Old Testament takes a very different approach in its view of the poor....
The Bible has much to say about the poor. Here are eight eye-opening reminders from the New Testament on God’s views of the poor. 1. The poor are “blessed” Luke 6:20-21 – And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: “Blessed are you...
The resurrection of a precious woman named Dorcas in the Bible is a powerful story that shook the ancient city of Joppa. One of the more beautiful stories in the New Testament is found in Acts 9:36-42 where we learn of a precious Christian woman named Dorcas (or...
One of the most important spiritual concepts found throughout the Bible is the “fear of the Lord.” What is the “fear of the Lord?” What exactly does it mean? Let’s turn to scripture together to see what the Bible has to say. From the...
The Doctrine of Eternal Security Differing views on an important topic Within Protestantism, there are two prevailing views of the permanence of salvation: the Reformed view and the Arminian view. The Reformed view, which was championed by the influential French...
The city of Babylon ruled over one of the most important and powerful empires of ancient Mesopotamia. It was an important trading center during antiquity partly due to its prime location on the Euphrates River. King Nebuchadnezzar led numerous pro-trade civil planning...
We currently offer verse-by-verse commentary on the first five chapters of the book of Daniel. Read Daniel 2 Commentary here. Read Daniel 3 Commentary here. Read Daniel 4 Commentary here. Read Daniel 5 Commentary here. by Jerry Robinson Now, we enter the Book...
Marduk was the chief god of southern Mesopotamia during the Babylonian Empire. Here are 10 facts about this important ancient Mesopotamian god. 1. He was the patron deity of the city of Babylon. 2. While his name is Marduk, it was probably pronounced as Marutuk. This...
Profile: King of Judah (609 B.C. – 598 B.C.) Lineage: House of David. Father: King Josiah. Mother: Zebidah, the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah. Meaning of Name: “he whom Jehovah has set up” Highlights of his Reign: Several important events in Biblical...
This evening I am teaching in my home church from Genesis 10. This chapter contains the genealogy of Noah’s three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. In the aftermath of the ancient Flood, the future of humanity would now spring from one of these three men. Below is a...
Nimrod was an ancient ruler of the Mesopotamian area known as Shinar. His empire flourished in the centuries following the Flood, described in Genesis 6. According to the Hebrew Bible, Nimrod was the son of Cush and the grandson of famed shipbuilder, Noah. Nimrod in...
Most Christians celebrate Christmas (Jesus birthday) on December 25th. Is there evidence to conclude that it is actually the birth date of Jesus? Is the birth date of Jesus in December? Early in the fourth century, Church leaders decided they needed a...
Did you know that all the names of Jesus used in the Bible add up to over 100? We, as Christians, believe that Jesus name exudes power. Therefore, we should know all the names of Jesus. The Adobe Flash Player is required for video playback.Get the latest Flash...
Did Jesus drink wine while He was on Earth, or was the “fruit of the vine” just fresh grape juice? Did Jesus drink wine? Yes, He did. It is recorded in the Bible. We all understand that Jesus was God, the Son, and He was perfect God and perfect man. He...
Ancient history tells a very interesting story about a mother and child which eventually becomes a major motif throughout most world cultures. The mother’s name is Semiramis and her child’s name was Tammuz. In this article, we will focus on the identity of...
Carchemish was a Canaanite city that was important in antiquity. The Battle of Carchemish is considered by historians to be one of the major battles in world history in which the Babylonian army humbled the Assyrian army. Egypt, under the leadership of Pharaoh Necho,...
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