Marv Wiseman

The Origin of the Human Spirit (Part 3)

      The Origin of the Human Spirit - Part 3 - Pr. Marv Wiseman

The creation account of Adam’s spirit was very much a physical matter; that is, the manner in which his spirit was imparted to him.  The Genesis 2 text says that “God breathed into Adam’s nostrils the breath of life, and Adam became a living soul.”  He was already a body because God had made him one out of the dust of the ground, but he was an inanimate body until God animated him with the breath of life.  It appeared that Adam was all put together, however God did that, and was all ready to go to begin life. Continue reading “The Origin of the Human Spirit (Part 3)” →

Marv Wiseman

The Origin of the Human Spirit (Part 1)

      The Origin of the Human Spirit - Part 1 - Pr. Marv Wiseman

The Genesis text in chapter 2 is very forthright.  God breathed into Adam’s nostrils the breath of life, and Adam became a living soul.  The “soul” constitutes the totality of our personhood.  It appears the soul is part physical in our body and part non-physical in our spirit.  Spirit plus body comprises the soul.  A distinction between them is made in the Magnificate of Mary in Luke 1.  Upon hearing the angel Gabriel tell her she was to be the mother of Israel’s long-awaited Messiah and Savior of mankind, the virgin Mary exclaimed, “My soul exalts the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God, my Savior.”  Continue reading “The Origin of the Human Spirit (Part 1)” →

Marv Wiseman

Christ – His Ultimate Reign 

      Christ: His Ultimate Reign - Pr. Marv Wiseman

George Frederick Handel, understandably struck by the claims of the Word of God as he read the 11th chapter of Revelation, was compelled to set it to music.  Out of his fascination and compulsion, the famous oratorio bearing his name and the name of his subject was born.  Known worldwide and performed frequently with great exuberance, Handel’s Messiah, or Jesus, the Messiah, as seen and set to music by George Frederick Handel…what an elaborate, absolute masterpiece.  Continue reading “Christ – His Ultimate Reign “ →

Marv Wiseman

Christ – His Coming for His Church 

      Christ: His Coming for His Church - Pr. Marv Wiseman

The coming of Christ for His Church is a truth that is fraught with controversy among believers in the Lord Jesus.  Much of the controversy could be eliminated by a careful reading of 1st Thessalonians 4, 1st Corinthians 15, and Titus 2.  In this latter reference of Titus 2, believers are admonished to be looking for the “blessed hope in the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus.” Continue reading “Christ – His Coming for His Church “ →