Friday, September 30, 2016
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Testimony
The Purpose of a Testimony
"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." —Romans 5:8
When you tell other people about what God has done for you, you are sharing your testimony. A testimony is when you share your story of how you came to faith. Every Christian has a testimony.
Some Christians have dramatic testimonies where they tell of being delivered from a life of drug addiction or crime or some sordid deeds. Other Christians don't have testimonies that are quite as dramatic—but they are just as significant.
I like to hear how people came to Christ, but I don't like it when people go into gory details about their past. Then there are testimonies where people tell how much they have given up for Jesus. They'll say things like, "I gave up this and that for Jesus. I have made such sacrifices for the Lord. I have done it all for Him!"
Your testimony is not about what you gave up for Jesus. It's about what He gave up for you. Don't share what you have done for Jesus. Share what Jesus has done for you. Jesus is the one who has done the work. It is Jesus whom we are proclaiming.
A good, strong testimony will lift up what Christ has accomplished. The fact of the matter is that all of us were sinners hopelessly separated from God, traveling in the same boat on our way to hell; and the same gospel came and transformed us. That is the testimony we all have.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
What does the Bible say about discernment?
What does the Bible say about discernment?: What does the Bible say about discernment? How can I learn to be more discerning?
What does the Bible say about self-discipline?
What does the Bible say about self-discipline?: What does the Bible say about self-discipline? Is self-discipline the same thing as self-control?
Monday, September 26, 2016
"If anyone returns evil for good, evil will not depart from his house." (Proverbs 17:13)
Skeptics and atheists often accuse God of being vindictive. They don't believe He exists, but they accuse Him of committing all sorts of atrocities, including killing men, women and children in a worldwide flood they don't believe happened.
While we have little idea of when and how God sends His judgments on the earth, we do know that if someone rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
It would be interesting to do a study of the house and lineage of Judas Iscariot, after he rewarded the ultimate good with evil.
While God does take vengeance on all those who are evil, and while He does sometimes judge humanity, skeptics never dare say “all of His judgments are righteous and true altogether.” But they are.
John 3:16 tells us that God sent His only son to die for the sins of mankind. In Matthew 7:21 the Bible says - Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter into the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of the father who is in heaven. None will go to heaven unless they do the will of the Father. Romans 12: 2 says for us not to be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewel of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good, and acceptable and perfect. We are to be sexually pure ( 1 Thess. 4:3-8). We are to be filled with the Holy Spirit ( Epehseians 5:17-18). We will suffer as Christians ( 1 Peter 4:19). We are to give thanks always ( 1 Thess. 5:18). Submit to the government ( 1 Peter 2:13-15) To transform your mind read the Bible, pray, ask other believers questions you may have, attend church if you can. God is working His will into the believer. He wants us to change ( 1 Corinthians 15:10; Philippians 2:12-13: Hebrews 13: 21). God wants us to be like Jesus. None of us are perfect like Jesus was, but we are to strive to be like Jesus. God wants us to do His will like
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Exodus 20:7 (NIV) says You shall not misuse the name of God. In the King James version it says Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain. Vain and misuse are the same thing. They mean using empty, useless, false worthless words to describe God. Taking Gods name in vain also refers to abuse, blastphemy, cursing or manipulation of the Lords name. Treating Gods name with significance is the opposite of misuse or taking His name in vain. If someone asks something about the Bible there is nothing wrong with saying that is the way God views things according to scripture. That is not misuse of His name. Misuse of Gods name would be cursing and using Gods name just to make your point.
Jesus calls us to believe in Him for forgiveness of sin, but He also calls us to turn from sin. He told the woman caught in adultery that He does not condemn her, but He also told her to go and sin no more. That is what the Bible says. He died on the cross for our sins, but not so that we could continue living in sin without repenting. We are all sinners, but 1 John says that Christians don’t…
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
What is the origin of the Catholic Church?
What is the origin of the Catholic Church?: What is the origin of the Catholic Church? Is the Catholic Church a mixture of true Christianity with other non-Christian religions?
What is the origin of Christianity?
What is the origin of Christianity?: What is the origin of Christianity? What are the true origins of the Christian faith?
What is a Gypsy? What do Gypsies believe?
What is a Gypsy? What do Gypsies believe?: What is a Gypsy? What do Gypsies believe? Who are the Romani and what are their origins?
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Why did God command Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?
Why did God command Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?: Why did God command Abraham to sacrifice Isaac? If God already knew what Abraham would do, why did God still ask Abraham to do it?
Are Catholic beliefs and practices biblical?
Are Catholic beliefs and practices biblical?: Are Catholic beliefs and practices biblical? Is Catholic doctrine based primarily on the Bible or on tradition?
Monday, September 19, 2016
Sunday, September 18, 2016
What does it mean to be a true Christian?
What does it mean to be a true Christian?: What does it mean to be a true Christian? What is a true Christian? Is there a difference between a true Christian and a Christian?
Friday, September 16, 2016
The temptation that came to Christ was from without, but for sin to take place there always has to be an inner response to the outer suggestion to sin. Since Jesus was divine, He could not respond to temptation. In fact, if Jesus Christ had mulled over a temptation to sin for even a moment, He would have been tainted by sin. So I have to say, “No, Jesus Christ could not have sinned, and therefore, Jesus Christ could not have responded.” Now the temptation was real, but for sin to take place there has to be an inner response to the outer suggestion to sin.
What does the Bible say about war?
What does the Bible say about war?: What does the Bible say about war? Does the Bible condemn or condone war? Under what circumstances is it right for one nation to go to war against another nation?
The Cargo Cult of the South Pacific is a religion in the indigenous people in the islands of South Pacific that has developed after World War II. When the Americans and Japanese were exposed to the people of the South Pacific, the natives thought that the cargoes brought by their military forces were coming from certain deities. Out of this perception came forth the concept of the Cargo Cult. People thought that if they will just perform right ceremonies, riches (that are represented by the goods and supplies brought by the white people to their Islands) will be sent to them from Heaven.
The native of South Pacific Islands thought that the Americans and Europeans do not work but "God" ship them goods and supplies in due time just by writing on a piece paper while they are still very poor even though they are working very hard. The members of this cult erected replicas of airplanes and airports made of branches and twigs of trees and created sounds that are similar to sounds of airplanes in an effort to influence God to ship them cargoes of "good things."
Long before it was discovered, this cult is already developed. There were stories among the Island people that their “god ancestors” have travelled to the West and have promised them to return one day. The cargo cult members thought that the West is the land of the departed. Upon the arrival of the Dutch and Portuguese in the South Pacific, the islanders thought that they were what they expected as their ancestors that came from the land of the dead.
Aside from making replicas of airports and airplanes, Cargo cult members also build small huts in the jungles and leave money there in hope that the money will grow. They would also make replicas of money bags and brief cases. As expected, the money would be stolen by others leaving the members of the cult poorer than before. Authorities discourage the propagation of the Cargo cult as it promotes indolence among its members.
The name of the god of the Cargo Cult is John Fromm. It is not sure how they got this name but it is possible that this name is the name of an American Soldier who set foot in the South Pacific who identified himself to the islanders as John. Some business owners use this name in their products such as "John Fromm rice" to gain a big share of the market.
Who can be saved?
Who can be s
aved?: Who can be saved? Can anyone be saved? Can Jesus save anybody? Is there any type of person God can't save?
Monday, September 12, 2016
How can I be saved?
How can I be saved?: What does it mean to be saved? How can I be saved? How can I be certain that I am saved?
Bribing God?
"A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers" (Pro 17:8 ESV).
Bribery easily turns the head of those who are given to the love of money. Judas hung himself for the love of money, but had he seen the future he may not have been dazzled by silver.
Then there are millions of religious people who would probably say that they would never be given to bribery, who are unwittingly guilty of the crime. They believe that the way into Heaven is to be a good person who believes in God and tries to do good things for others. They believe that their good works are pleasing to God, to a point where they will tip the scales of eternal Justice.
They wrongly believe that because of their works they will find entrance into Heaven. What they fail to understand is that God's Law leaves us as criminals before the ultimate Judge of the universe, who will not be bribed into turning His head away and compromising eternal justice.
The only thing that can ever save a guilty sinner from the just damnation of Hell, is the mercy of the Judge…and He is rich in mercy. -- Ray Comfort
Can God create a rock so heavy He can’t move it?
Hank Hanegraaff
Hank Hanegraaff
This question is a classic straw man that has most Christians looking like the proverbial deer in the headlights. At best, it challenges God’s omnipotence. At worst, it undermines His existence.
First, there is a problem with the premise of the question. While it is true that God can do anything that is consistent with His nature, it is absurd to suggest that He can do everything. God cannot lie (Hebrews 6:18); He cannot be tempted (James 1:13); and He cannot cease to exist (Psalm 102:25–27). It is crucial that we learn to question the question rather than assuming the question is valid.
Furthermore, just as it is impossible to make a one-sided triangle, so it is impossible to make a rock too heavy to be moved. What an all-powerful God can create He can obviously move. Put another way, God can do everything that is logically possible.
Finally, we should note that a wide variety of similar questions are raised to undermine the Christian view of God. Thus, it is crucial that we learn to question the question rather than assuming the question is valid.
For further study, see Norman L. Geisler, Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1999), 553–554; see also 283–288. See also Hank Hanegraaff, “Indwelling of the Holy Spirit,” available atwww.equip.org.
“Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
or you will be like him yourself.
Answer a fool according to his folly,
or he will be wise in his own eyes.”
Proverbs 26:4–5
or you will be like him yourself.
Answer a fool according to his folly,
or he will be wise in his own eyes.”
Proverbs 26:4–5
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Christian Life is a life that is full (John 10:10) meaning, it is a life that is filled with peace, contentment, satisfaction and joy regardless of circumstances. We are not to be limited by financial lack, persecutions, hardships and trials and even death. The life of a true believer is a life of victory for we know that nothing can separate us from the love of God just as Romans 8:38-39 says, `For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.`
While in prison, Apostle Paul wrote His epistle to the Ephesians. In the midst of pain and hardships, Paul wrote, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! . . . The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things” (Philippians 4:4–8).
The life of a Christian is not black at all if viewed in the light of what the Lord has done for us and in the light of eternity. It`s all colorful, vibrant and mesmerizing. Living and walking everyday with the Lord is the most exciting journey one could ever have on earth. Only non-believers live in a `black and white` world for they have no hope of a life with God in heaven. But for all true believers, Christian life is not a `black and white life` or a boring life. It is a life filled with excitement and hope as we know that `all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose` (Romans 8:28).
Friday, September 9, 2016
"What is the apostasy? The Greek word apostasia in 2 Thessalonians 2:3 means “departure, falling away, defection, revolt.” This end times’ apostasy could be the mass “falling away” of people from God as they begin to follow the lawless one who claims to be God (verse 4). Another possibility is that the “apostasy” is the “departure” of the church from the world, that is, the rapture that Paul alludes to in verse 1 and which he had previously discussed in 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18. It could be that both events are implied in the word apostasia."
Is it possible that "apostasia" could really imply both the rebellion and the rapture?
Is it possible that "apostasia" could really imply both the rebellion and the rapture?
Angels, like man are eternal, created beings. The difference is, God created man in His own image, which is a spirit, and in order to properly function in a physical world, man was clothed in a physical body. Since the fall of man, through sin, that body is subject to physical death, which angels are not. With the death of the flesh, the spirit continues to exist, either in heaven or in hell. Those in hell will be there until the final White Throne Judgment, which is known as the "second death" or complete separation from God. Many are under the impression that Satan, the Devil, or whatever you want to call him is headquartered in hell, when actually the bible states that Hell is to be the place of his torment, not his domain, and that he right now roams about the earth trying to influence as many humans as he can to do his bidding, by rebelling against God through every sin imaginable. So far, it's working.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
What does “pisseth against the wall” mean?
What does “pisseth against the wall” mean?: What does “pisseth against the wall” mean? Why does the King James Version of the Bible use the word “pisseth”?
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
How do I make Jesus Lord of my life?
How do I make Jesus Lord of my life?: How do I make Jesus Lord of my life? How can I better submit to Jesus' lordship?
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Monday, September 5, 2016
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Saturday, September 3, 2016
Brexit Message to U.N.-loving Obama: UK is just the beginning
Brexit Message to U.N.-loving Obama: UK is just the beginning: Brexit Message to U.N.-loving Obama: UK is just the beginning, People Vs. Bureaucracy, Obama, European Union, United Nations
Friday, September 2, 2016
Does the Bible require the death penalty for homosexuality?
Does the Bible require the death penalty for homosexuality?: Does the Bible require the death penalty for homosexuality? Does the Bible really teach that homosexual are to be put to death?
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Evelyn Through The Years Slideshow Slideshow
Evelyn Through The Years Slideshow Slideshow: TripAdvisor™ TripWow Evelyn Through The Years Slideshow Slideshow to Davao and Saudi Arabia. Stunning free travel slideshows on TripAdvisor
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