Yes, Israel is in the Olivet Discourse. I say, “Yes,” because many try to Christianize the dialogue away from ethnic Israel. I often read devotionals and prayers from times past where Israel and Zion are conflated as the church.In the book, Forsaking Israel, Larry Pettegrew observed that, soon after the Apostle John … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Dec 4 – 9, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap Dec 4 - 9, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Dec 4, 2023 Fear and anger in the wake of Philippine church bombing Karabakh Christian refugees in Armenia face uncertainty and poverty in exile 74 churches granted … [Read more...]
Paul Washer’s Thought Experiment
Have you heard of Paul Washer’s thought experiment? Well, I don’t know if he first came up with it, but it’s terrifying. Many folk assume that they’re basically good. But this is by outward and worldly standards. See this Living Waters Video. I’ve been jokingly told more than once that some (rare) good deed I’d done … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 27 – Dec 2, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 27 – Dec 2, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Nov 27, 2023 Christian watchdog group pushes back against Pew report suggesting decline of Christians in China 13th Century Masterpiece of Jesus Gets Rescued Right … [Read more...]
Why do we wrestle in Prayer?
Why do we wrestle in Prayer? There are two aspects to this question: 1) why should we wrestle in prayer, and 2) why is it so difficult? Why should we pray? This is a profound and complex question. Why even pray when God knows everything and He is sovereign? Perhaps the simplest summary to this question can be … [Read more...]
Dispensational Hermeneutics by Michael Vlach
Review of the book Dispensational Hermeneutics by Michael Vlach. It is published by Theological Studies Press (Paperback and Kindle, 111 pages). The subtitle of the book is “Interpretation Principles that Guide Dispensationalism’s Understanding of the Bible’s Storyline.” Contents Introduction 1) Key … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 20 – 25, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 20 – 25, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Nov 20, 2023 Top leader of German Protestant Church resigns abruptly Carlton Pearson, former megachurch pastor who denounced Hell, dies at 70 Pastor removed from San … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 13 – 18, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 13 – 18, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Nov 13, 2023 Christian charity labels Safer Gambling Week a ‘stunt’ Iran’s Growing Influence in Latin America Threatens Jews in the Region Algerian gov’t cracks down … [Read more...]
For His Name’s Sake
"For his name's sake" He restores my soul and leads me in the paths of righteousness... Of course this phrase is found in verse 3 of Psalm 23. We can pass through it quickly without meditating on its importance. Psalm 23:1-6 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.He makes me lie down in green pastures. He … [Read more...]
What is Doxology?
What is Doxology? I'd read the term often. It frequently comes up in theological literature and blog articles. I recall looking the term up and then promptly forgetting its meaning a day later. That says something about me, I guess. What is Doxology? According to GotQuestions: The dictionary defines doxology as … [Read more...]
