http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Hall-of-Shame&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Critical reviews of several popular teachers and denominations claiming to be conservative.

(Commentary with links; updated Mar. 12, 2024)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Ruth-41122-Restorer-of-Life&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

A study on witnesses, Tamar, and key points about Ruth's genealogy.

(Video -- 67 mins; plus Study - 5 pgs; June 2020)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Ruth-40710-Redeemed-Bride&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Boaz' purchase of all that was Elimelechs includes the land and the widowed Ruth. The spiritual parallels are striking.

(Video -- 58 mins; plus Study - 4 pgs; June 2020)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Ruth-40106-Kinsman-Failure&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

We learn how gates functioned in olden times; possible identities of the nearer kinsman; and marring the inheritance.

(Video -- 50 mins; plus Study - 5 pgs; May 2020)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Ruth-31418-Honorable-Hope&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

After a night of honor, Ruth returns home with Boaz' heart, grain and promises. Soon she'll have him!

(Video -- 44 mins; PPT - 4 slides; and Study - 4 pgs; May 2020)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Five-Lessons-from-a-Biblical-Character&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Wouldn't it be nice if we had the womb-to-tomb life story of a Christian who made it through this world successfully. We do - and we look at 5 lessons from that life.

(Video - 48 mins; plus PPT slides; May 2020)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Ruth-30613-Boazs-Response&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Naomi's night-time gambit has Ruth subtly shaming Boaz to be her redeemer. She gets the same promises given to all believers.

(Video -- 43 mins; plus Study - 4 pgs; May 2020)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Ruth-22135-Naomis-Plans&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

We have a kinsman redeemer, an eligible widow, a source of food and a wise older widow. Left in this state, we only have a short-term hope. Something needs to change for the better.

(Video -- 49 mins; plus Study - 5 pgs; May 2020)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Ruth-220b-Family-Champion&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

We linger on a key phrase found throughout Ruth, the "kinsman redeemer", for it lays down a major biblical Foundation.

(Video -- 48 mins; plus Study - 4 pgs; Apr 2020)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Seven-Other-Proofs-For-Pauls-Marriage&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Assoc. Professor Denny Burk, Boyce College, lists seven reasons why believes the Apostle Paul was a widower when he wrote 1 Corinthians.

(Article, Aug. 2011)