Restore! Magazine Volume 3 Issue 1

In This Issue...

Marriage and Family Through Hebrew Eyes Dr. Marvin R. Wilson
The model for marriage and family is found in the Hebrew Scriptures, which can be understood only through Hebrew eyes. What can we learn from the book of Genesis about the nature of God’s will for us in marriage and family, and how can we apply it today?

How Family Is the Basis of Community Dr. Karl D. Coke
Family is the basic building block of society in general. The lessons of the Bible understood from a Hebraic standpoint are important for us who hope to strengthen our families and our society. What can we learn about family to make our communities strong?

Happily Incompatible! A Biblical Concept of Family Dr. John A. Looper
Thousands of people in modern societies are being divorced because they say they are incompatible. But, is incompatibility really a bad thing when we consider the Biblical and Judaic models for unity and cohesiveness, particularly in marriage?

The Salt of the Earth Dr. Douglas A. Wheeler
Salt was a vital part of the lives of people in the ancient world. It was essential to the sacrificial system of the Old Testament. It was used as a clear metaphor for Christians by Jesus himself. How can understanding salt empower us to become the salt of the earth?

Safe Sex. . .The Biblically Judaic Model that Liberates Dr. John D. Garr
Far too many Christians are virtually unaware of the rich Biblical heritage regarding the sexual intimacy that is an important part of marriage. What lessons can Christians learn from Jewish tradition that will liberate their marriages from fear and frustration?

Why Fall In Love? Rev. Robert S. Somerville
In the Western world we hear about people who have fallen in love. This is a stark contrast to the Eastern concept of love and marriage that was found in Bible days. How can our Judaic heritage help us be strong in an age of rampant divorce?

Why Should My Church Learn About Its Jewish Roots? Dr. Howard Morgan
Why should pastors want to have their congregations exposed to the teaching about Christianity’s Jewish roots? Aren’t there dangers in legalism that could distract from personal relationships with Christ. Just what do we mean when we say, "Jewish roots?"

The Way to Wisdom Dr. J. Kirk Gulledge
Wisdom is the principal thing of Holy Scripture. The problem for us is understanding how to find it. What can we do practically to seek the wisdom that comes from above and be endowed with this God-like quality that will enrich our lives?

What Lessons Can We Learn from the Pharisees? Dr. E. William Bean
The Pharisees of the first century have been much maligned because Christian characterizations of them as hypocrites for making ostentatious displays of their religion. What truths we can learn about Pharisees that will enhance our Christian life?

Knowing Him and Following Him Dr. Terril D. Littrell
The evidence of Scripture causes us to understand that Jesus is our Shepherd and we are his sheep. What are the lessons that we can learn from the shepherd/sheep paradigm in Scripture that will help us to know and follow our Lord?