Playlist: gematria (topic)
God Expects a Return on His Investment (Part Five)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasIn exploring the deeper layers of spiritual understanding, we encounter the concept of gematria, a system of assigning numerical value to words or phrases, often revealing hidden connections within God's Word. This practice, rooted in the belief that numbers hold significant meaning, allows us to uncover profound insights into …
Spiritual Leitmotifs: Patterns of Seven
Sermon by David F. MaasThe concept of gematria, as explored through the work of Ivan Nikolayevitsh Panin, reveals a profound numerical structure within the Scriptures. Panin, once a firm agnostic, became a devoted believer after applying gematria, which assigns numerical values to the Hebrew and Greek alphabets. Through this method, he uncovered a …
Psalms: Book Five (Part One): Psalms for the Winter Blues
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThere is a fascinating aspect to the structure of the Psalms and other biblical elements that involves the use of numbers, specifically the number five, which appears to carry a divine significance. This numerical pattern, often explored through the practice of gematria, reveals a deeper organization within Scripture. The number …
The Beast From the Earth and 666
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe first beast rises out of political turmoil, while the second rises out of an entrenched, worldwide religious system, totally opposed to God's laws.