Friends once referred me to a popular blogger-writer. He was someone who thought outside the box and even wrote a book on the rapture based on his innovative perspectives. I found some of his material intriguing (though unconvincing) at the time. More recently I discovered he'd plunged into "New Exodus" Replacement … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Sept 4 – 9, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap Sept 4 - 9, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Sept 4, 2023 New project to encourage young people to explore faith given £3.2m in funding Mob attacks on Christian churches and homes in Pakistan set off by false … [Read more...]
A Never Ending Gladness in God
A never ending gladness in God: Part of the title of this post is taken from chapter forty-five in John Piper's book, "Providence." The title of the chapter is New Bodies, New World, Never-Ending Gladness in God. Some preliminary side-tracking John Piper has received criticism over the years. I think rightly so … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Aug 28 – Sept 2, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap Aug 28 – Sept 2, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Aug 28, 2023 ‘Workplace religious discrimination must no longer be overlooked’ Sharing the Gospel from South Africa to Scotland At least 7 church members executed, … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Aug 21 – 26, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap Aug 21 – 26, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Aug 21, 2023 This prosecutor targeting Christians, putting Bible on trial, again Israel rejects prominent Evangelical Zionist group’s clergy visas Christians Attacked … [Read more...]
Many antichrists among us
While we tend to think of The Antichrist as a single future figure, there are already many antichrists among us. It has been the case from the beginning of the church. Ian Hamilton’s study of John’s Letters is helpful. He notes that belief and behavior are inseparable, and that what you believe ought to shape how … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Aug 14 – 19, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap Aug 14 – 19, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Aug 14, 2023 European court to determine whether Covid church closures breached religious freedoms Netherlands: 24 weeks of paid leave for gender transitioners ‘By … [Read more...]
Take Comfort in Jesus Christ
In a world full of sin and depression, the first thing we ought to do is to take comfort in Jesus Christ. He is our True Peace. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 Here are examples of hymns … [Read more...]
The Cure for Demonic Oppression
Following on from a previous column about demons, we now go back to Chip Ingram (Living on the Edge) to discuss the cure for demonic oppression. Things to remember Recall that Ingram has had plenty of experience as a pastor in Santa Cruz, a place in which Pagan Wicca and Satanism thrives. The first thing he … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Aug 7 – 12, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap Aug 7 - 12, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Aug 7, 2023 Charges filed against man who prayed silently in abortion clinic buffer zone Tennis star Coco Gauff thanks church family, God for biggest win of her … [Read more...]
