Absolute Truth by Bruce Scott
Bertram. 3 pages. PDF
version, 3 pages.
This one might just frost your cookies, but
don't blame us, blame the Church's teaching and
Barna Research. What are we to
make of the statistic that most people in the Church do not believe in
absolute truth?
Adoption by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 6 pages.
Few
people are as qualified as Bruce to write on the subject of adoption.
In this article he shares some of his insights gained the hard way.
See also Two Into One and
One House for some other similar ideas.
The Adulterous Woman by Bruce
Scott Bertram. PDF
version, 4 pages.
Article from John 8 you might find interesting.
Jesus the lawyer neatly instructs in the proper application of the Law.
Don't miss it.
Am I a Homophobe? by
Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF
version, about 9 pages.
Bruce comes "out of the closet" as a
homophobe. But perhaps the fear of homosexuals is not so "irrational" at
all. Plenty of quotes and statistics from many different sources on the
lifestyle choice and why a so-called fear may not be so irrational in
the end. Perhaps the true irrational fear is in those who capitulate to
the enemy.
Asses and Elders by Bruce Scott
Bertram, about 6 pages.
PDF version, 6 pages.
Starts with the four-legged talking donkey in Numbers and finishes up
with the two-legged talking donkeys in our daily lives. Includes
views on super churches and the media, too. This article is built
around the Reformation concept that 'all truth is God's truth.'
Atheism -
The Seinfeld of Religions by Bruce Scott Bertram, about 3 pages.
PDF version, 3
pages.
Adherents of atheism claim that it is not a religion. But that
depends on your definition. Ninian Smart describes religions with seven
"dimensions," all of which apply to atheism. Atheism is all about
nothing, which also describes the comedy show of the '90's called
Seinfeld.
Atonement by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 4 pages.
Has a
discussion of fasting in addition to the description of the Feast.
A free booklet for personal use can be printed by going to
Study Helps and going to the
Free Whole Bible
Booklets section (Christian
Faith and Practice Through the Fall Feasts). Or, send the
Word of God Ministries a donation along with a
request for additional information, tell us which booklet you want, and
we'll send you some copies. See also
Stringing Pearls for Yom
Kippur for more information.
The Church Isn't Cutting It
Anymore by Bruce Scott Bertram. 4 pages.
Check out our
opinion of what other interesting statistics
Barna Research has uncovered.
Pastors who rate themselves highly while the Church is falling apart.
Shades of Nero's fiddling!
Christian Faith and Practice through Blessing
by Bruce Bertram. PDF
version, 7 pages.
Helps to illuminate some of the many ways to
bless and be blessed. A free booklet for personal use can be printed by
going to Study Helps and going to the
Free Whole Bible
Booklets section. Or, send the Word of God
Ministries a donation along with a request for additional
information, tell us which booklet you want, and we'll send you some
copies.
Christian Faith and Practice through
Cleanliness. PDF
version, 6 pages.
Discussion of issues relating to clean and
unclean. Free booklet for personal use can be printed by going to
Study Helps and going to the
Free Whole Bible
Booklets section (Christian
Faith and Practice Through Sex, Clean and Unclean). Or, send the
Word of God Ministries a donation along with a
request for additional information, tell us which booklet you want, and
we'll send you some copies.
Christian Faith and Practice through
Cycles by Bruce Scott Bertram,
PDF version, 8 pages.
A general teaching or overview of all of
the feasts as they relate to cycles in the year, themes, and Yeshua
(Jesus). A free booklet for personal use can be printed by going to
Study Helps and going to the
Free Whole Bible
Booklets section (Christian
Faith and Practice Through the Spring Feasts). Or, send the
Word of God Ministries a donation along with a
request for additional information, tell us which booklet you want, and
we'll send you some copies.
Christian Faith and Practice through Diet by
Bruce Scott Bertram. PDF version,
4 pages.
Explores the teaching and blessings that come from following
our Father's ways in the area of food.
Christian Faith and Practice through The
Feast of Tabernacles by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 4 pages. Party,
party, party, all the time party! Do we have a great God, or what?
A free booklet for personal use can be printed by going to
Study Helps and going to the
Free Whole Bible
Booklets section (Christian
Faith and Practice Through the Fall Feasts). Or, send the
Word of God Ministries a donation along with a
request for additional information, tell us which booklet you want, and
we'll send you some copies.
Christian Faith and Practice through the Mark
by Bruce Scott Bertram. PDF version,
5 pages.
The mark of the beast makes many people shudder. But
did you know the Scriptures teach us about a mark of God?
Offers information giving a possible whole new meaning to the Mark.
Christian Faith and Practice through Money by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 4 pages.
Here we talk about some of the general
aspects of the Law as they apply to handling money. Tithing,
charity, and loans are covered along with some beginning
interpretations.
Christian Faith and Practice through Passover
by Bruce Scott Bertram. PDF version,
5 pages.
An overview of all three Spring feasts - Passover,
Unleavened Bread, and First Fruits. A free booklet for personal use can
be printed by going to
Study Helps and going to the
Free Whole Bible
Booklets section (Christian
Faith and Practice Through the Spring Feasts). Or, send the
Word of God Ministries a donation along with a
request for additional information, tell us which booklet you want, and
we'll send you some copies.
Christian Faith and Practice
through Prayer by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 6 pages.
Goes
over much of the Scripture relating to prayer. Attempts to provide
some guidance from our Father's instructions. Contains a word study on
prayer. A free booklet for personal use can be printed by going to Study Helps and going to the
Free Whole Bible
Booklets section. Or, send the Word of God
Ministries a donation along with a request for additional
information, tell us which booklet you want, and we'll send you some
copies.
Christian Faith and Practice through the
Sabbath by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 4 pages.
When
was the Sabbath instituted? Who was the first person to observe
the Sabbath? Is the Sabbath really something that is part of
Christian faith and practice? It seems the Scriptures say so, but
men say no. Which is it? Or rather, which one do we listen
to? A free booklet for personal use can be printed by going to
Study Helps and going to the
Free Whole Bible
Booklets section. Or, send the Word of God
Ministries a donation along with a request for additional
information, tell us which booklet you want, and we'll send you some
copies.
Christian Faith and Practice through Sex by
Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 4 pages.
An article detailing some of the Laws
governing intimate relationships with one another, specifically between
married people of opposite genders sufficiently removed. A free booklet
for personal use can be printed by going to Study Helps and going to the
Free Whole Bible
Booklets section. Or, send the Word of God
Ministries a donation along with a request for additional
information, tell us which booklet you want, and we'll send you some
copies.
Christian Faith and Practice through the Spirit
by Bruce Scott Bertram. PDF
version, 6 pages.
Doesn't cover specific Laws as much as it
addresses the Biblical teachings on the Spirit and various practices
which have arisen from incomplete understandings of the Word.
'Leading' and 'filling' are covered, as well as some of the Spirit's
activities in the Tanakh (OT).
Christian Faith and Practice
through...Tradition by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 8 pages.
Using
some of the principals from the movie Fiddler on the Roof and quotes
from his buddy Tevye, Bruce lays out some of his viewpoints on the
legitimacy and place of tradition in the believer's life, contrasting
the traditions of men with the traditions of God. A free booklet for
personal use can be printed by going to Study Helps and going to the
Free Whole Bible
Booklets section. Or, send the Word of God
Ministries a donation along with a request for additional
information, tell us which booklet you want, and we'll send you some
copies.
Christian Faith and Practice through Tzitzit
by Bruce Scott Bertram. PDF
version, 4 pages.
It may seem a little odd, but an important
article on tassels can be found by clicking on this link. Some
argue that these are not necessary, but how do we define 'necessary?'
Read and find out just how many of the commands really do apply to
Christians.
Christian Faith and Practice through Yom
Teruah (feast of Trumpets) by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 4 pages. Another
in the series of CF&P articles intended to help people who are new to
practicing the whole of the Word learn how. Contains information
on how to blow a shofar and where to get them. A free booklet for
personal use can be printed by going to
Study Helps and going to the
Free Whole Bible
Booklets section (Christian
Faith and Practice Through the Fall Feasts). Or, send the
Word of God Ministries a donation along with a
request for additional information, tell us which booklet you want, and
we'll send you some copies.
Count the Cost by Bruce Scott
Bertram. PDF version,
4 pages.
Helps to put some of the costs of truly following our
Messiah into perspective.
Dr. Laura by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 6 pages.
Our own
response to a letter that sometimes circulates through email, concerning
a person's concerns who supposedly listens to her radio show.
Dr. Laura Schlessinger speaks
positively on her shows concerning the Law, among other things, and it
is plain that the alleged listener is not really listening after all.
Galatians by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 30 pages.
Written in response to questions from a church he attended. With
bibliography. This article has a quick summary of the historical split
between Judaism and the Church, along with hitting some of the
highlights in the epistle. It is not a complete study, but serves to
orient the student to the beginnings of a different viewpoint than the
Church has traditionally taught.
Head Coverings and Bible Study by
Bruce Scott Bertram. PDF
version, 18 pages.
Whole Bible
Channel Video click here.
A fairly complete article with
balancing viewpoints on the subject of Bible study using 1 Corinthians
11:1-16 as an example. The emphasis is mostly on Bible study
methods. This article is also available in booklet form. A free booklet
for personal use can be printed by going to
Study Helps and going to the
Free Whole Bible
Booklets section. Or, send the Word of God
Ministries a donation along with a request for additional
information, tell us which booklet you want, and we'll send you some
copies.
How to Tie Your Own Tzitzit in
one of the Jewish Styles by Bruce Scott Bertram. PDF file, 7 pages.
An article with instructions and illustrations on tying one style of the
tassel God asks His children to wear on their clothing. Lots of photos
and some other web addresses for purchasing kits, too.
Identity Issues by Bruce Scott
Bertram.
Short article on the general idea of identity problems
within the Messianic Movement, including an analysis of the Two House
theories, with links to various articles by Bruce and others.
In Vino, Veritas by Bruce Scott
Bertram. PDF version,
16 pages.
Bruce presents one of his papers from a Yeshiva class he
took on basic Hermeneutics. 'In Vino, Veritas' is Latin for 'In
Wine there is Truth' and has footnotes but no bibliography. He
covers everything from how the words for wine are defined and used in
the Bible all the way to wine making. Probably a great cure for
insomnia.
Law Primer by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version 29 pages.
An
attempt to help define terms and concepts, with bibliography.
Law Restated by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version 11 pages.
So
you think the Law isn't restated in the New Testament? Are your sure you
would recognize the Law if it was restated? Are you aware that the Law
is restated dozens of times in the Old Testament? After reading this
article, maybe you'll be able to recognized the Law in the first place,
no matter how it is stated or restated.
Manger by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version 2 pages. Short article
on the inn and the manger of Luke 2. Apparently there is a lot of
interest in this judging by the requests for backup from the
Tabernacles article. So here it is.
Matthew 5 by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 16 pages.
Verse by verse comments on Matthew chapter five, showing how Jesus'
teachings were not all that new to begin with.
Matthew 6 by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 6 pages.
Part
two of the Sermon on the Mount. Verse by verse opinions showing
connections to similar concepts in other parts of Scripture.
Matthew 7 by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 8 pages.
Third section of Jesus' Sermon from the Mount. Dogs and pigs, sand
and rock, and the difference between working for God and working for
self.
One House by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 4 pages.
Long
before it became fashionable to speak of 'one house' in the Two House
teachings, Bruce in 2003 was writing on the fallacies of those teachings
and making pleas for maintaining the unity already given to God's
children by the Spirit. See also Adoption
and Two Into One for other articles
relating to these issues.
Pentecost by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 4 pages.
A
discussion of the giving of the Spirit in Acts as it relates to the
giving of the Law at Mt. Sinai.
People Husbandry through the Word
by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 8 pages.
Discussion covering the issues of modesty in relation to nakedness and
clothing, written in response to an article in a
Gates of Eden publication by a
Brother John Robinson. Is a head covering Scriptural? Do
women have to wear long skirts according to the Bible? Why don't
men have to wear long skirts, too? What is idolatry, anyway?
These are some of the questions Bruce looks at in an attempt to balance
arguments about how women should dress with what the Scriptures say
about the subject. Free booklet for personal use can be printed by going
to Study Helps and going to the
Free Whole Bible
Booklets section (Christian
Faith and Practice Through Modesty.) Or, send the
Word of God Ministries a donation along with a
request for additional information, tell us which booklet you want, and
we'll send you some copies.
Point by Biblical Point
through the Ray Comfort article Freedom from Sabbath Keeping by
Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 7 pages.
Our response to an article written by Ray
Comfort titled Freedom from Sabbath Keeping. Ray Comfort has
taught many good things. He’s done a lot of hard work answering
atheist’s objections to Christianity, and written some worthwhile books.
I have quoted him in my book
Whole Bible Christianity from his article
Hell’s Best Kept Secret. However, he has also taught some things
that are off-track biblically. This article in particular contains so
many typical Christian half-truths, logical fallacies, biblically
incorrect teaching, philosophies of men and misunderstandings that it
will serve as an excellent illustration for many of the wrong teachings
from the church I have been addressing for years.
The Practical Effects of
Translational Bias by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 10 pages.
Looks at some of the practical issues regarding the supposed
difficulties of properly translating the Bible. Some in the
'Hebrew Roots' camp are claiming the Apostolic Writings in particular
are 'mistranslated' because some translators had a deliberate bias
against Judaism and the Hebrew language. Is this really true?
Can God be trusted to deliver an uncorrupted version of what He requires
from man?
Read the Word Publicly by
Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 8
pages.
This article advocates for reading large portions of the Word of God
out loud in our public meetings. Ten chapters or more are recommended,
and all the benefits are discussed.
Sabbath by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 4 pages.
Part of
the feasts but perhaps better explained under a separate heading, the
article takes a look at the day of rest and how we can connect with our
Father by observing it.
The Sabbath in Scripture by Bruce
Scott Bertram. PDF
version, 12 Pages.
Another article on the Sabbath with an
in-depth look as the day combines with the Law and is taught throughout
the Scriptures.
Stringing Pearls for
Yom Kippur by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF
version, 6 pages.
If you would like a little more explanation for
Yom Kippur check out the article, which includes a detailed study of
affliction and humbling.
Suicide Silence by
Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version,
about 8 pages.
A very personal article telling of the suicide of two
people, the connections to sin and silence, a true understanding of
love, and the application of truth to the subject.
Stringing Pearls for
Yom Kippur by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF
version, 6 pages.
If you would like a little more explanation for
Yom Kippur check out the article, which includes a detailed study of
affliction and humbling.
Suicide Silence by
Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version,
about 8 pages.
A very personal article telling of the suicide of two
people, the connections to sin and silence, a true understanding of
love, and the application of truth to the subject.
Two Into One by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 6 pages.
A
look at the Two House theory. Written in 2002, before the
changeover in the Two House teachings to an emphasis on 'one house.'
See also Adoption (2002) and
One House (2003) to read about Bruce's other
pleas for those brothers and sisters to read Scripture and maintain the
unity already given to us by the Spirit. Of course, 'one house' is
not an original idea at all.
What If God Were A Linebacker? by
Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 3
pages.
Only slightly tongue-in-cheek article exploring God's possible
impact on sports if He were to play as a linebacker in professional
football.
Where Do I Start? by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 3
pages.
An article explaining some of the introductory concepts of
Torah submission for the person just starting.
Who's Running This Place? by Bruce Scott
Bertram. PDF version, 5
pages.
Takes a look at the issues of God's authority along with
'right thinking' as opposed to 'right doing,' and consequently why the
Torah is included in the walk of a Christian.
The Word of God by Bruce Scott Bertram.
PDF version, 10
pages.
If you like comparing Scripture with Scripture you will like
this article. Be warned, however. If you are looking for
confirmation for what you already believe this article may damage your
thinking!