What was the difference between Peter and Judas? The latter was, after all, an apostle—just like Peter. Judas saw Christ's miracles, participated in His ministry, and appeared to believe. Peter continued on as an apostle. But Judas was doomed. Why? Turning away And what about the demons? What are we missing … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2022
Faith vs Works
Are we saved by faith or by works? Or is it a combination of the two? Do you start by placing your faith in Jesus and then have to produce works to be saved? In Rom 3:28, Paul tells us that we are justified by faith quite apart from the works of the law. Yet James states that we are justified by works and not by … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Sept 19 – 24, 2022
Christian News Weekly Recap Sept 19 – 24, 2022 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Sept 19, 2022 Red Heifers Arrive in Israel: Is it a Signal of the 3rd Temple, End Times? Myanmar military junta lay mines around church as fighting escalates in … [Read more...]
Why do people reject the Bible?
Why do people reject the Bible? Is it because it makes extravagant claims which can be easily debunked? At one stage I thought so. But as I got older I slowly began to realize that such wasn't the case. When I was fishing around the New Age, I deliberately avoided reading my Bible. It was only after I found myself … [Read more...]
A Rise in Postmillennialism
Lately I've been witnessing a rise in postmillennialism on social media. It's ironic given the current dystopian state of the world. I can anticipate the postmil responses. In fact, I've seen them. As bleak as things may appear to us, God is in control and may turn it around. But the question remains: what does … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Sept 12 – 17, 2022
Christian News Weekly Recap Sept 12 – 17, 2022 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Sept 12, 2022 Record numbers join March for Life UK Christian college continues fight to keep single-sex dorms, showers protected from Biden’s LGBT policy Mexico … [Read more...]
Drifting to a Shipwreck
Drifting to a Shipwreck—or I could have simply titled this post: Beware of so-called Christian agnostics and progressive Christians! Drifting from Christ In his Commentary on Hebrews, R. Kent Hughes notes that one of the ancient symbols for the Church is a ship. He says the idea originated from the gospel … [Read more...]
Trinitarian Praise and Worship
Below are a few older hymns of Trinitarian praise and worship. These have been selected from Spurgeon's Own Hymn Book. Our salvation and access to God's throne is a work of the Triune God. We ought to keep in mind the Trinity in both our worship and prayer. The following article from 9Marks is helpful regarding the … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Sept 5 – 10, 2022
Christian News Weekly Recap Sept 5 - 10, 2022 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Sept 5, 2022 Chaplain says diocese blacklisted him as ‘risk to kids’ for stating Anglican beliefs on sexuality Islamic State ramps up its campaign against … [Read more...]
Reading the Bible the Wrong Way
You're Reading the Bible the wrong way—or so you'll be told if you cite Scripture against what the culture deems to be sacred. Among your critics will be professing Christians. The Rossing dossier Barbara Rossing is a Lutheran (ELCA) professor of New Testament, among other things. She's often lauded for having … [Read more...]
