Thursday, August 17, 2017
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Satan
It is a reality that we have an enemy that is prowling around like a lion who would like to harm us. We do not have to be fearful or paranoid about this, but it is helpful to be aware of his opposition. In this promise found in Isaiah, God makes the promise that no weapon that is formed against us by any enemy will prosper. He goes on to say that every tongue that judges us will be condemned. It is encouraging to be reminded that God is on our side and He is fighting for us. No matter what or who opposes us, our Father promises to be with us through every storm and protect us by His great power. This is the heritage of the Lord. This is our birthright! ...To live under the protection of the Most High (Psalm 91).
I realize that this does not mean that we are completely insulated from trials in life. Jesus said in John 16:33 that as long as we are in this world, we will experience trouble. Praise God though that Jesus has overcome the world! When I think of any opposing forces that are against me, whether they are earthly or demonic, I take great comfort in this promise from my Father... No weapon that has been created for my harm will succeed against me! That is my inheritance and it is your inheritance too!
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Monday, August 14, 2017
How are Christianity and Judaism different?
How are Christianity and Judaism different?: How are Christianity and Judaism different? Is there a significant difference between Christianity and Judaism?
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Interpreting the Bible
Interpreting the Bible: Sixty-six books, two thousand years, dozens of authors, an ancient civilization - how does God expect us to understand the Bible? With a little help, of course.
Friday, August 11, 2017
The Skin We're In: Judging our own Flesh
The Skin We're In: Judging our own Flesh: Society has strong words about what we should look like and what is attractive to others. God has strong words, as well. He made us to reflect Him.
The Olivet Discourse: The Fall of Jerusalem, The End Times, and the Problem of the Abomination of Desolation
The Olivet Discourse: The Fall of Jerusalem, The End Times, and the Problem of the Abomination of Desolation: The timing of Jesus' prophecies in the 'Olivet Discourse' is confusing. Some seemed to be fulfilled by the fall of Jerusalem, but where does the abomination of desolation fit?
God's glory
In 2 Corinthians 4 Paul probably was probably remembering his experience on the road to Damascus. Then he saw the light from heaven. The light came from God who created light (Genesis 1:3). This links original creation with the new spiritual creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). Paul had seen the face of the Son of God in the blinding light, which overwhelmed him on his way to Damascus (to persecute the Christians there) and he identified the face of Christ with the glory of God.
Thursday, August 10, 2017
John Newton
On July 26, 1833, William Wilberforce received news that the Slavery Abolition Act passed—a culmination of four decades fighting to abolish slavery in the British Empire—crediting the influence of John Newton, a former captain of slave ships! Disgusted with his role in the slave trade, Newton left the sea.
Influenced by preachers John and Charles Wesley, he began Bible studies in his home, and eventually was ordained into Anglican ministry. For each Thursday evening prayer service, Newton wrote a hymn, including “Amazing Grace!" His remarkable journey was dramatically retold in the acclaimed Broadway musical, “Amazing Grace”
What did Jesus look like?
What did Jesus look like?: What did Jesus look like? What was Jesus' physical appearance? Does the Bible tell us what Jesus looked like?
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Drom different points of view
John relates Jesus’ life from a heavenly point of view, while Matthew relates it from a Jewish point of view, Luke from a Greek point of view, and Mark from a Roman viewpoint. As a consequence, John is the only Gospel author who wrote to a universal audience. Why did he write the book? Here is John’s answer to that question:
“These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”
John 20:31
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Friday, August 4, 2017
Thursday, August 3, 2017
The word lead
The English word “lead” originated from an Anglo Saxon word, laeden, that meant to follow a course. The original meaning did not involve having, or demanding, followers. Followers originally meant, in effect, fellow-ers – people who walked along the same journey. They did not strive to become the leader of everyone else who were going in the same direction. In it’s pure form lead simply meant to be led by what is right. It was a sound method because human leaders come and go, what is right is always there for you and all others who will come later on the same right course. It is that actual meaning of “lead” ” that is found in true Christianity ” that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty”.
The Age of Adam
The Age of Adam: The Bible says Adam reached the age of 930 years. But does this include his time in Eden? How long was he in Eden? The answer holds the answer to the age of the earth.
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