Sunday, April 30, 2017
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Friday, April 28, 2017
Drought
In a drought, the roots of a tree grow deeper as they search for water. So even in your dry seasons, know that these periods likewise help you become even more rooted in your relationship with God. Or more succinctly: All things — even the dry seasons — work together for our good. Have a Blessed day
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Monday, April 24, 2017
The Unforgivable Sin
The Unforgivable Sin: What is the unforgivable sin? If Jesus and the Holy Spirit are both God, how can God forgive blasphemy against one and not the other?
What is the importance of Christian fellowship?
What is the importance of Christian fellowship?: What is the importance of Christian fellowship? What exactly qualifies as true Christian fellowship? Why is it so important for Christians to encourage one another?
Sunday, April 23, 2017
What does the Bible say about slander?
Clearing your Mind: Banishing Bad Memories and Sinful Thoughts
Clearing your Mind: Banishing Bad Memories and Sinful Thoughts: If someone's rude, we can walk away. If an image tempts us, we can close our eyes. But bad memories and sinful thoughts from our own minds are more difficult.
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Mike Pence and the Cultural Rorschach
Mike Pence and the Cultural Rorschach: Mike Pence's personal conviction prohibits him from meeting alone with women. The vitriolic backlash clearly shows why he feels it necessary.
Friday, April 21, 2017
life
Nothing you experience in this lifetime is permanent -- your successes, failures, your joy, your pain, the time you spend with those you love -- none of it. What IS permanent is God. Your pain and suffering will end, so take heart. Your success, joy and loved ones will end, also, so cherish and celebrate them TODAY. And, in knowing God outlasts it all, also KNOW PEACE.
Thursday, April 20, 2017
What does the Bible say about paranoia / being paranoid?
What does the Bible say about paranoia / being paranoid?: What does the Bible say about paranoia? How can a Christian avoid being paranoid?
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
What is the living Word?
What is the living Word?: What is the living Word? What does it mean that the Bible is the living Word of God? the meaning efficacious stresses the actual production of or the power to produce an effect
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Satan,
Satan’s fall from heaven is symbolically described in Isaiah 14:12-14 and Ezekiel 28:12-18. While these two passages are referring specifically to the kings of Babylon and Tyre, they also reference the spiritual power behind those kings, namely, Satan. These passages describe why Satan fell, but they do not specifically say when the fall occurred. What we do know is this: the angels were created before the earth (Job 38:4-7). Satan fell before he tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden (Genesis 3:1-14). Satan’s fall, therefore, must have occurred somewhere after the time the angels were created and before he tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Whether Satan’s fall occurred hours, days, or years before he tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden, Scripture does not specifically say.
The book of Job tells us, at least at that time, Satan still had access to heaven and to the throne of God. “One day the angels came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them. The LORD said to Satan, ’Where have you come from?’ Satan answered the LORD, ‘From roaming through the earth and going back and forth in it’” (Job 1:6-7). Apparently at that time, Satan was still moving freely between heaven and earth, speaking to God directly and answering for his activities. Whether God has discontinued this access is a matter of debate. Some say Satan's access to heaven was ended at the death of Christ. Others believe Satan's access to heaven will be ended at the end times war in heaven.
Why did Satan fall from heaven? Satan fell because of pride. He desired to be God, not to be a servant of God. Notice the many “I will...” statements in Isaiah 14:12-15. Ezekiel 28:12-15 describes Satan as an exceedingly beautiful angel. Satan was likely the highest of all angels, the anointed cherub, the most beautiful of all of God's creations, but he was not content in his position. Instead, Satan desired to be God, to essentially “kick God off His throne” and take over the rule of the universe. Satan wanted to be God, and interestingly enough, that is essentially what Satan tempted Adam and Eve with in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:1-5). How did Satan fall from heaven? Actually, a fall is not an accurate description. It would be far more accurate to say God cast Satan out of heaven (Isaiah 14:15; Ezekiel 28:16-17). Satan did not fall from heaven; rather, Satan was pushed.
The book of Job tells us, at least at that time, Satan still had access to heaven and to the throne of God. “One day the angels came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them. The LORD said to Satan, ’Where have you come from?’ Satan answered the LORD, ‘From roaming through the earth and going back and forth in it’” (Job 1:6-7). Apparently at that time, Satan was still moving freely between heaven and earth, speaking to God directly and answering for his activities. Whether God has discontinued this access is a matter of debate. Some say Satan's access to heaven was ended at the death of Christ. Others believe Satan's access to heaven will be ended at the end times war in heaven.
Why did Satan fall from heaven? Satan fell because of pride. He desired to be God, not to be a servant of God. Notice the many “I will...” statements in Isaiah 14:12-15. Ezekiel 28:12-15 describes Satan as an exceedingly beautiful angel. Satan was likely the highest of all angels, the anointed cherub, the most beautiful of all of God's creations, but he was not content in his position. Instead, Satan desired to be God, to essentially “kick God off His throne” and take over the rule of the universe. Satan wanted to be God, and interestingly enough, that is essentially what Satan tempted Adam and Eve with in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:1-5). How did Satan fall from heaven? Actually, a fall is not an accurate description. It would be far more accurate to say God cast Satan out of heaven (Isaiah 14:15; Ezekiel 28:16-17). Satan did not fall from heaven; rather, Satan was pushed.
Poem,
The Song of Songs is, of course, a poem. It describes wonderful plants and beautiful animals. It describes special places. And it describes processions, dances and gardens. But the Song also has a more important meaning.
Parables and allegories are different types of stories. Both parables and allegories have a meaning. But there is a difference. Parables are very simple. And they are easy to understand. But allegories are very complex. Every detail in an allegory is important. And words have secret meanings.
There are many parables in the Bible. Jesus often used parables to each the people. The meaning of these parables is never complex.
Allegories became popular many centuries after the time of the Bible. People used to read allegories for entertainment, like novels today. And many people thought that the Song of Songs was an allegory. They tried to find secret meanings in its words. They thought that its real meaning must be very complex. They tried to find new meaning in every sentence.
We think that the Song of Songs is more like a parable. In other words, its meaning is simple to understand. Its meaning is:
God loves us. His love does not change. But we are not always loyal to him. Perhaps we are selfish. So we do not always want to obey him. God wants us to trust him more. Then, in the end, we shall be glad to obey him. And we shall be perfect for him.
Monday, April 17, 2017
Is prayer to saints / Mary biblical?
Is prayer to saints / Mary biblical?: Is prayer to saints / Mary biblical? Why do Roman Catholics believe in the praying to the saints and Mary?
Sunday, April 16, 2017
What is the Jesus drug (dimethyltryptamine)?
What is the Jesus drug (dimethyltryptamine)?: What is the Jesus drug (dimethyltryptamine)? When people take the Jesus drug, aka dimethyltryptamine, do they truly have visions of angels / aliens in other dimensions?
Thursday, April 13, 2017
What is the Jesus drug (dimethyltryptamine)?
What is the Jesus drug (dimethyltryptamine)?: What is the Jesus drug (dimethyltryptamine)? When people take the Jesus drug, aka dimethyltryptamine, do they truly have visions of angels / aliens in other dimensions?
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Lying
Is lying acceptable… sometimes?”
But the woman had taken the two men and hidden them, and she said, "Yes, the men came to me, but I did not know where they were from. "It came about when it was time to shut the gate at dark, that the men went out; I do not know where the men went. Pursue them quickly, for you will overtake them." (Joshua 2:4-5 NASB)
This is a conte, “Yes, she’s under the bed,” then he would be enabling her murder. What would he say if he’s forced at gunpoint to watch while the gunman rapes his wife before murdering her: “Sorry, honey; I didn’t want to tell a lie”?
These scenarios are often brought up by the unsaved to justify lying. But God knows the difference between incidents like these to protect the life of innocent victims, the use of “discretion” to protect someone’s feelings, and bold, deceitful lies to protect ourselves
Monday, April 10, 2017
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Friday, April 7, 2017
What is Christian fellowship and why is fellowship so important?
What is Christian fellowship and why is fellowship so important?: What is Christian fellowship and why is fellowship so important? What are the benefits of Christian fellowship? Why does Christian fellowship matter?
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Infant baptism
was originated in the Roman Catholic conquest with Constantine. It was started when people defeated were required to join the Church. It was perpetuated when that Church taught that baptism removed pre-conversion sin, and that conversion could not take place until original sin was covered. Thus, it carries the message that what Christ brought to us in the Church could be improved upon. Until then, baptism was limited to newly converted Adults, teens and children. And when I say converted, I strictly mean "born again
Monday, April 3, 2017
How many times did Jesus cleanse the temple? Why did He cleanse the temple?
How many times did Jesus cleanse the temple? Why did He cleanse the temple?: How many times did Jesus cleanse the temple? Why did He cleanse the temple? Did Jesus cleanse the temple twice?
Sunday, April 2, 2017
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