I am not ashamed of the gospel: it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes; the Jew first and also to the Greek. (Rom 1:16) Paul not ashamed of the gospel Several times in Paul's two letters to Timothy he reiterated that he was not ashamed of the gospel, and admonished him to be like himself. … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 30 – Feb 4, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 30 – Feb 4, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Jan 30, 2023 Researchers Say Ancient Tablet Discovered in 1868 Has Confirmation of Biblical Narrative Found Pro-Life Dad Acquitted, Federal Jury Rejects Gov’t … [Read more...]
Defending the Holy Trinity
Defending the Holy Trinity - the doctrine of the Trinity is neglected by Christians. We may defend our eschatology with a degree of confidence; the Trinity not so much. What sometimes complicates matter is that there are organizations which claim to be Christian, yet deny the doctrine of the Trinity, and the person … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 23 – 28, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 23 – 28, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Jan 23, 2023 Ex-Gay Son Discovers His Mother’s Secret Prayer that Set Him Free Amazon reverses ban on book helping parents rescue kids from transgenderism after … [Read more...]
Eschatology of the Church Fathers
What was the pervading eschatology of the church fathers? Did they have any consensus on eschatological beliefs? You might be surprised. Every once in a while I spot an online squabble about the early church fathers' beliefs. Sometimes it's an academic one regarding epistemology; Augustine, Thomas Aquinas etc. Often … [Read more...]
God’s Wisdom in Affliction
God's Wisdom in Affliction: Sometimes God allows affliction in our lives. Just ask Job. His ways are not our ways. While we cannot divine God's mind and purposes, we know that He is good. Therefore, we must have faith in Him no matter what occurs around us. I confess that this is easier said than done in my life. We … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 16 – 21, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 16 – 21, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Jan 16, 2023 Selma church praises God after daycare staff saves 70 kids from deadly tornado Christian teacher accused of misgendering pupil denies misconduct Man in … [Read more...]
Calvinism and the Antichrist
What's the connection between Calvinism and the Antichrist? Specifically, Calvinism teaches that Christians cannot lose their salvation. Yet we often hear of the danger of apostasy if one isn't prepared for the "Antichrist's Great Tribulation." I've written on this before. This is a re-visit of the issue. The … [Read more...]
Psalm 139
Every once in a while I'll hear a particular Bible verse or sets of verses repeated from different sources over one or two days. It is always meaningful to me; that is, the verse is a response to something I've been thinking about, or troubling me. I believe this is God's providence and I'm very thankful for His loving … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 9 – 14, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 9 – 14, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Jan 9, 2023 Pastor Jack Hayford Passes into Eternity The Week of Prayer in Europe calls for joy Atheists refute claims abortion bans violate religious freedom Survey … [Read more...]
