The secular community, as well as Christians, pretentiously poked fun at Harold Camping’s prediction of the “Rapture.” He said it would occur on May 21, 2011. The day came and went as usual. Christians all over the world knew from the words of Jesus himself that Mr. Camping’s prediction was in error. “But of that day and … Continue reading SECOND COMING MADE SIMPLE
The secular community, as well as Christians, pretentiously poked fun at Harold Camping’s prediction of the “Rapture.” He said it would occur on May 21, 2011. The day came and went as usual. Christians all over the world knew from the words of Jesus himself that Mr. Camping’s prediction was in error. “But of that day and … Continue reading Second Coming-Made SIMPLE
In a previous article, I wrote regarding the Second Coming made simple. This question came up regarding the rapture and those left behind. We will examine this passage closely, comparing it with Luke’s parallel passage of the same event. But, first, a quick review of just a few clear passages from the Bible about the … Continue reading Doesn’t Matt. 24: 37-41 say one is taken (raptured) and the other left behind?
It is hoped that the previous posts called “Is Obedience Only for the Legalistic? (Parts 1-3),” demonstrated from scripture that the law of God (10 Commandment law) is immutable. Immutable is defined simply as: “ not capable of or susceptible to change,” Merriam-Webster Dictionary We looked at many passages and examples that demonstrated transgression of God’s moral law … Continue reading The Least of the Commandments
In Part 1, nine barriers to belief were described. There are more, but those probably cover almost all the excuses to believe in a Creator God. I, personally, used several of them (if not all) when I was an atheist. If you haven’t read Part 1, please stop here and go back to our first … Continue reading Can You Prove God Exists? Part 2-Hard Evidence
Overview “…who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” 2 Corinthians 3:6 This passage is confusing to many, including myself, until I applied the law of context and noncontradiction. (See article on Context Matters.). To start, let’s list the keywords: ministers, … Continue reading The Letter Kills, but the Spirit Gives Life
(Disclaimer, again): I have never read Bill O’Riley’s book called Killing Jesus. The following thoughts came from my own personal study. Any similarities are purely coincidental.) I am using the word “murder” because it is different than “killing”. Killing can be an accident or defensive. Murder is intentional with malice. Further, the word “murder” in … Continue reading The Murder of Jesus-Part 2-Is Jesus God?
Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people— saying with a loud voice, “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea … Continue reading Everlasting Gospel
A great responsibility and burden are on the shoulders of those who profess Christ. How we present God in our lives speaks of Him. How we interpret and apply portions of scripture can either draw our neighbor, or a stranger, to seek God or reject Him completely. The danger of being religious and stiff is … Continue reading THE DANGER OF RELIGION
A predominant word used in today’s politics and legal circles is “tolerance.” Tolerance is defined as: “the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular, the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with. What does it mean to”tolerate something?” It means to: “allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something … Continue reading The New Definition of Tolerance and The Christian
