• A Distinct Nation with a Future – The Historic Christian’s Belief

    This is the fourth article in a series of articles demonstrating that the church is distinct from Israel, Israel still holds an important place in God’s program, and they have the right to exist in the land God gave them. Article 1: Distinctives Between Israel and the Church Article 2: Israel is Israel’s By Covenant Article 3:…

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  • The Miracle of Israel’s Existence

    This is the third article in a series of articles demonstrating that the church is distinct from Israel, Israel still holds an important place in God’s program, and they have the right to exist in the land God gave them. Article 1: Distinctives Between Israel and the Church Article 2: Israel is Israel’s By Covenant There…

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  • Israel is Israel’s By Covenant

    This is the second in a series of articles demonstrating that the church is distinct from Israel, Israel still holds an important place in God’s program, and they have the right to exist in the land God gave them. Article 1: Distinctives Between Israel and the Church The Covenant with Abraham was unconditional and has…

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  • Distinctives Between Israel and the Church

    Using three lines of thought I want to prove the distinction between Israel and the Church. There are numerous reasons why this is important, but primarily at the moment due to current events. God still has a purpose for ethnic Israel and it is right, despite their current denial of the Messiah, to support their…

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  • Israel and Hamas – 2023

    It is tragic to read about the attack on Israel by Hamas today. https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-middle-east-67037895 But for Hamas to have attacked Israel during Sukkot seems unwise. Maybe they thought they would catch them off-guard while they observed this holiday, and they seem to have done just that. But, while Israel remembers God’s provision & deliverance in…

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    Truancy, Trouble, and a Holiday

    While the simple joys of his childhood continued, the mischief increased. One day, a holiday would change his life forever. Listen to the episode here: Truancy, Trouble, and a Holiday

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    London, 1925

    Eric’s early years were defined by poverty but still filled with simple joys. Listen to the episode here: London, 1925

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    Eric – An Introduction

    Recently, I started recording the autobiography of my grandad, Eric. This first episode is just a brief introduction to the podcast. Follow this link to listen or connect with your preferred podcast app – Eric: An Introduction

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  • John Timms

    This is Mr Timms. I want to share his life’s story as told in his eulogy. His eulogy was written by Pastor Wyeth, the then-pastor of Brimpton Baptist Church. That was the church I grew up in and where I later was the pastor for 7 years. Wyeth took the pastorate at Brimpton temporarily around…

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  • Returning To Zebulun

    Four years ago I wrote this post about the men of Zebulun – https://martinwickens.com/2018/10/of-zebulun/ This morning I find myself meditating on this group of men, and the category of mighty men among whom they stood out. Mighty Men We read throughout 1 Chronicles of David’s mighty men. In chapters 5-13 especially we have a description…

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