Author Archives: Dr. Peter Hammond, South Africa
BIBLE SURVEY – ZECHARIAH
” … Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of Hosts.” – Zechariah 4:6 WHO WAS ZECHARIAH? Zechariah was a young priest who was also a prophet. He was the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo. Zechariah was the grandson of Iddo, who had returned to Jerusalem…
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY? – WHAT DID JESUS LOOK LIKE?
South Africa There is no physical description of Christ in the Gospels. Neither Matthew, nor John, nor Peter, James and Jude , who were His disciples during His earthly ministry, recorded any details about His physical features. We do not read of His height, size, hair colour, eye colour , nor hair length. Did Jesus…
ZIMBABWE CELEBRATES AS MUGABE FALLS
South Africa Unprecedented Jubilation In Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, parliament was the scene of unprecedented jubilation as the Speaker of the House read Robert Mugabe’s resignation letter. The House erupted in cheers, singing, dancing, clapping and celebrations – with Members of the Parliament leaping up, jumping on their chairs and tables, flinging their arms high above…
THE FORCES BEHIND TERRORISM AND HOW IT CAN BE DEFEATED
South Africa  “… Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord? Therefore the wrath of the Lord is upon you.” – 2 Chronicles 19:2 What is Terrorism? Webster’s Dictionary of the English language (1828), defines Terrorism as : “The use of violence and threats to intimidate, or coerce, for…
THREATS TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH IN SOUTH AFRICA
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” Galatians 5:1 On Wednesday, 15 February, Freedom of Religion South Africa (FORSA) hosted a meeting at His People in Goodwood, Cape Town, to discuss potential threats to religious freedom posed by …
