http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=02-The-Blood-of-Abel&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

The account of Cain and Abel is an early indicator of the difference between salvation by God's sovereign grace versus a works gospel.

(Video - 37 mins; plus Study - 2 pages; Sept 2020)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=01-Adam-A-Picture-of-Christ&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

The Apostle Paul plainly says Adam "is a figure of him that was to come." In what ways does Adam reflect Christ?

(Video - 38 mins; plus Study - 2 pgs; Sept 2020)

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)