Church and my rapture view. Please help; my Church won’t teach my rapture view! I’ve heard this complaint in various forms over the years. The latest example was of someone asking for prayer for a family ostracized in their church for not being pretribulational. Accordingly, the area is predominantly pretrib and … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2024
God Moves in a Mysterious Way
God Moves in a Mysterious Way - a hymn by William Cowper from the book Spurgeon's Own Hymn Book (Hymn No. 211). GOD moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea And rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill, He treasures up His bright … [Read more...]
Psalm 25: A Song of David
Psalm 25: A Song of David. I’ve used the 1977 NAS translation as it is my personal preference for reading the Psalms. One of the many benefits of the Psalms is the wealth of theology, devotion and comfort which they impart to the reader. Not only can you find their verses in hymns, poems and prayers, but they are … [Read more...]
What Does It Mean To Be Holy?
What Does It Mean To Be Holy? Is it sitting in an ashram meditating all day and eating vegetarian foods? I once knew a Buddhist who wanted to save up enough money so that he could spend all his time meditating. It was his idea of attaining holiness and enlightenment. I also spent quite a few years exploring … [Read more...]
Blessing & Cursing Israel
Blessing and cursing Israel - are Israel's detractors really blessing Israel by telling the truth? I will bless those who bless you, I will curse those who treat you with contempt, and all the peoples on earth will be blessed through you. Gen 12:3 Many theologians don't see a future for Israel. They believe prophecy … [Read more...]
A Few Good Blogs
A Few Good Blogs: After leaving the New Age, I came across an article by Mal Couch which provided some helpful links. Of course there were other helpful guides. Most of these pointed me in the right direction and impressed upon me the value of referring people to solid sources for God’s word. With that in mind, my … [Read more...]