![]() About this site: Who, What, Why?
Ian is a Seminary-trained bible teacher, pastor and author with a Bachelor Degree in Biblical studies and has also been a businessman--and is a sailor! He is a member of the ACM Network (Associated Christian Ministries) acm.org.au/ in Australia and Sydney's Northern Beaches Christian Centre where he regularly ministers as well as in other churches. His hope is that this site will provide spiritual stimulus, encouragement and hope. Ian writes on Biblical subjects and comments from time to time on current and personal events in an attempt to contribute clarity and Biblical certainty. Until we see? 'now we see but an enigma as in a glass, but then, face to face. Now I perceive but a portion; then I will know fully .....' (1 Corinthians 13:12) Click HERE for Ian's YOUTUBE Channel. BOOKS BY IAN HEARD ![]() LATEST Book from IAN... 'The FUSION: Israel in a Biblical End-Time Scenario' 'A timely book and a book for our times' Paul as the archetype for Israel's latter-day turning. Click on rear cover image below to read info and reviews. THE FUSION is available from Amazon Australia Here or Amazon Worldwide Here Available from Wipf and Stock in Paperback & eBook Here Kindle edition HERE ![]() 'THE PLACE HaMakom Where Jerusalem's Temples Stood'
Unfolds before the reader's eyes in narrative style the biblical history of the site visited by Abraham, Isaac, Jacob which very early became know as 'The Site' or HaMakom--a site destined as the centre of God's redemptive plan for us. Paperback from Amazon and booksellers. Read it in conjunction with the shorter, THE TEMPLE QUEST (see below) ![]() ![]() Take an exhilarating journey through time and
scripture to see how the One called Wisdom, became human--for us! Written in the first person from the perspective of the One known as 'I, Wisdom.' Click HERE for availability in Paperback or Kindle. 5-Star rated by Online Bookclub reviewer, Michael Valentine...Click here to read 5-Star Review by Michael Valentine ![]() CITY of DAVID
or 'TEMPLE MOUNT'? Discover from the scriptures WHY the temples were not on so-called Temple Mount! Yes, on Mount Moriah--but which part of it? Of course...they were necessarily on the ridge and section called ZION, otherwise known as the City of David! (see 2 Samuel 5:6-7 for example). Find out why, since the Patriarchs, this site had been known and revered as HaMakom... 'THE' Place. Whilst there is plenty of extra-biblical evidence, in a unique approach, Ian Heard, using Biblical references only shows us where the temples stood--within the ancient City of David or Zion! See the e-book, 'THE TEMPLE QUEST' available for immediate purchase and download at the links below for easy reading on your iPad, Kindle device and Android devices etc. If you're new to reading on your device--nothing to fear; just follow easy download instructions and/or App installation! KOBO BARNES AND NOBLE SMASHWORDS APPLE BOOKS With a Foreword by Marilyn Sams What readers are saying about: THE TEMPLE QUEST: Through enlightening discussions of extensive biblical passages, Ian illustrates how the Jews thoroughly understood what "the place" (HaMakom) meant to the Jewish psyche or soul, but which most often escapes the modern reader. Ian clearly proves the location of the temple to be above the Gihon Spring in Jerusalem, and this by using only biblical passages. His ability to tease out new information from familiar scriptures and provide new insights is remarkable and rewarding. His work provides the "living water" which he discusses within the work, which uplifts, enlightens, and expands the spirit. Marilyn Sams, Author: 'The Jerusalem Temple Mount Myth' and other important books and papers. |
Ian's Bible teaching video for JULY 2024 is below...
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See the 10 Minute video below on an important subject for our times...
How today's 'Woke-Righteous' attempt to make themselves look better by making their forebears look worse! |
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LOVE AND PREFERENCE
(Referencing the remarkable barbecue breakfast discussion of John 21)
WHEN Jesus asked Simon Peter three times about his love for Him, the words used by Jesus and Peter, as recorded by John, are clearly significant.
Jesus asked three times and Peter responded three times.
Peter had boasted at the fateful ‘last supper’ that his commitment (and therefore, his love) was of such calibre that even though the ‘others’ might fall away, he never would!
But—when that rooster crowed, Peter realised that this ‘Man’ really knew him better than he knew himself…
Pridefully, Peter had believed—and stated—that he was not like ‘the others’. He loved Jesus more than they.
And so, after the beachside breakfast of John 21, Jesus poses the stunning question to Peter—not to humiliate—but to teach, console and restore.
It was, “Simon son of John, DO you (indeed) love me more than these others do?” He used the verb AGAPAO (the verb form of AGAPE, which at its core means PREFER—to give PREFERENCE TO).
Remember what his boast had been. Now he realises that his actual preference, when tested, had been so forcefully exposed by the simple crowing of a rooster! He had actually PREFERRED his own safety and comfort.
In response, Peter slides away from the AGAPAO verb—knowing that he had not preferred Jesus at the crucial moment (and knowing that Jesus also knew!). He instead uses PHILEO: “you know I have strong affection for you”.
Jesus repeats the question and again Peter responds with ‘PHILEO’.
Now, curiously, Jesus asks yet once more, this time using Peter’s chosen word—“Simon, son of John, do you have deep affection (PHILEO) for me?”
“Lord, you know all things, you know I have deep affection (PHILEO) you.”
It is clear to Peter that he is dealing with the One who sees right into his heart—and who is committed to him, Peter, in a way Peter cannot yet reciprocate.
What Jesus said next is remarkable: “Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to get dressed and walk wherever you wished; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands and someone else will gird you, and bring you where you do not wish to go.”
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With a Foreword by Marilyn Sams Ian's new e-book
THE TEMPLE QUEST makes a persuasive case for the City of David site for the temples, using only Biblical references.
AVAILABLE for immediate download and reading on iPad, Kindle, Android and other devices, from...
KOBO
BARNES AND NOBLE
SMASHWORDS
APPLE BOOKS
THE TEMPLE QUEST makes a persuasive case for the City of David site for the temples, using only Biblical references.
AVAILABLE for immediate download and reading on iPad, Kindle, Android and other devices, from...
KOBO
BARNES AND NOBLE
SMASHWORDS
APPLE BOOKS
Ian's Photography Store is HERE for a growing resource of beautiful Landscapes, Cityscapes, Street Scenes from around the world and... much more!
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The serendipitous true story of 'finding' a father who was never known. From Amazon Australia From KOORONG BOOKS Some Endorsements for Ian's Books...
THE TEMPLE QUEST: "...Ian clearly proves the location of the temple to be above the Gihon Spring in Jerusalem, and this by using only biblical passages. His ability to tease out new information from familiar scriptures and provide new insights is remarkable and rewarding. His work provides the "living water" which he discusses within the work, which uplifts, enlightens, and expands the spirit." Marilyn Sams THE PLACE: "...Ian Heard's book adds a unique fictional aspect to the growing movement of people accepting the City of David location for the temples in Jerusalem. His perspective on how many biblical events converged at this location brings many insightful possibilities to the table. Especially moving are his heartfelt expressions of faith in and love for the prophets and the Savior of the world." Marilyn Sams "I Iove it, I love it!! This book is The Place to find your Place! ..... I share the view that the temple in Jerusalem was more likely to be found in the city of David rather than where the present western wall is situated." Barry Buirski, Celebrate Messian Ministry, Australia THE PEOPLE: "The People is an enthralling and innovative approach not only to telling old familiar stories but using narrative to portray, in a subtle but powerful way, the truth of good and evil in our world . . . There is good and evil, God and Satan, and in every human relationship/interaction and behavior a choice is to be made. The consequences, for those with the spiritual eyes to see, are clear. It is an exceptional and well written piece of work." Dr Allan Bull, MacQuarie University, Sydney THE PERSON: "In this absorbing read Ian illustrates the beckoning heart of God encountering the hesitating heart of man at the crossroads of Wisdom and ‘Un-Wisdom’. He artfully states a tell-tale divine musing on P.20 “Many wonder at our election of a single human through whom to begin the unfolding of large purpose, but it is our way”. It’s a banquet at a table of archetypal Wisdom. Eat there slowly, linger and be fed." Pastor Paul O'Sullivan, Northern Beaches Christian Centre Sydney, past chairman Associated Christian Ministries Australia and Founder of Northern Beaches Christian School. |
Sailing Pittwater on my yacht, 'RESEARCH VESSEL'
She's a Catalina 34, Mk II |