The problem with Pretribbers, Thessalonians and Hobby Horses... Ah, those poor pretribulationists - they never seem to get it right. Or so I'm told. For a bunch of reasons these days I'm less motivated to ride my prophecy hobby-horse. There are other things I want to focus on. Every once in a while I hop back … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2020
Twenty-first Century Evangelicalism and Sin
The problem with Twenty-first Century Evangelicalism and sin isn't just an issue of quantity. It is its overall neglect of sin's true nature. In his book The Faith-Shaped Life Ian Hamilton cites George Swinnock, who was addressing the problem of the attitude to sin in his day. In Chapter 16 (Faith's Great Sorrow), … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap April 20 – 25, 2020
Christian News Weekly Recap April 20 – 25, 2020 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday April 20, 2020 Christians Are ‘Treated Very Unfairly’ by Politicians in U.S., Trump Says Zondervan Publishes ‘Quran with Christian Commentary’ to Help Believers Reach … [Read more...]
Prayer For Deliverance From The World
A Prayer For Deliverance From The World. This is a prayer by Philip Doddridge. It appears in the book Piercing Heaven - Prayers of the Puritans. The beginning of the book has a quote from Puritan Thomas Watson (1620-1686): That prayer is most likely to pierce heaven which first pierces one's own heart. The … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap April 13 – 18, 2020
Christian News Weekly Recap April 13 – 18, 2020 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday April 13, 2020 Trump: ‘The Light of Christ Will Always Triumph’ Because ‘He Has Defeated Death’ Mayor Rescinds $500 Fines for Drive-In Churchgoers, but Church Freedom … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap April 6 – 11, 2020
Christian News Weekly Recap April 6 - 11, 2020 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday April 6, 2020 Dozens of churches granted legal status in Egypt Greg Laurie’s Palm Sunday webcast draws 1.3M viewers Brazil’s President Calls for National Day of … [Read more...]
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Today is Resurrection Sunday - This is the day of The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christ's resurrection is the sealing of His promise to all who place their faith in Him. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did … [Read more...]
Praise to the Redeemer – Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Praise to the Redeemer - Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, amen. This hymn by Robert Robinson (1778) appears in Spurgeon's Own Hymn Book. Don't let the archaic language put you off. Praise to the Redeemer MIGHTY God! While angels bless Thee,May an infant lisp Thy name?Lord of men as well as angels, Thou art … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap March 30 – April 4, 2020
Christian News Weekly Recap March 30 – April 4, 2020 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday March 30, 2020 Florida obtains arrest warrant for pastor that held large Sunday services NYC Mayor Threatens to Close Churches ‘Permanently’ for Meeting during … [Read more...]
