This is a review of the book What Lies Ahead: A Biblical Overview of the End Times.* (affiliate link*) It is co-written by J. B. Hixson and Mark Fontecchio and published by Lucid Books in Brenham, TX (346 pages). "What Lies Ahead" seems like an awkward title to me for a book on Prophecy and End Times. I can just … [Read more...]
When Confessing Our Sins
When confessing our sins - do we need to confess to a priest? Do we need an earthly intermediary to reach God's throne? Some churches think so. This is what one popular Catholic Answers article notes: All pardon for sins ultimately comes from Christ’s finished work on Calvary, but how is this pardon received by … [Read more...]
Asia Bibi – Prisoner of Pakistan
Do not forget to keep Asia Bibi in your prayers. She is facing a death sentence on charges of blasphemy against Islam. We keep hearing from prominent national and religious leaders that Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance. This is demonstrably untrue. One wonders what motivates people to continue with this false … [Read more...]
Did Jesus Become a Sinner?
Did Jesus become a sinner for us on the cross? Did He die spiritually? Did He have to go to hell to finish His work? People like Joyce Meyer, Kenneth Hagin and Kenneth Copeland teach that Jesus' work wasn't finished on the cross. They claim he had to suffer in hell as well. Here are some examples: Jesus went to … [Read more...]
Israel’s Only Hope – The New Covenant
This article contains affiliate links* This is a review of the book Israel's Only Hope: The New Covenant * by John B. Metzger. Israel's Only Hope is published by JHousePublishing under the Purple Raiment Label (301 pages). John Metzger maintains the website Promises to Israel. You can read his Bio HERE. We have … [Read more...]
The Valley of Vision
This article contains affiliate links* The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions:* a book review. The Valley of Vision was edited by Arthur Bennett and first published by The Banner of Truth in 1975 (Paperback 220 pages). The daily devotionals found in the book may be accessed on the … [Read more...]
Jerusalem and Islam – What Connection?
What is the connection between Jerusalem and Islam? Once again that paragon of virtue, the United Nations, has moved to impose its will on the Jewish Temple Mount and Israel. Yes, I deliberately used the word "Jewish." Within the next few days UNESCO will be voting on a draft decision during its 40th annual meeting … [Read more...]
A Love Affair With Islam
The West is entrenched in a love affair with Islam. Islam isn't the official religion of western nations - at least not yet. Arguably, Christianity isn't either. Nevertheless there's a default mechanism in the hearts of many westerners for Islam which over rides any criticism of the faith. This mechanism … [Read more...]
What Happened in the Garden
-this post contains affiliate links This is a review of the book "What Happened in the Garden?: The Reality and Ramifications of the Creation and Fall of Man." "What Happened in the Garden" was produced by John MacArthur and The Master's Seminary Faculty, edited by Abner Chou and published by Kregel Academic (302 … [Read more...]
Brexit and Prophecy
You'll know by now - unless you've just flown in from Mars - that the UK has voted in a referendum to leave the EU. Brexit and Prophecy - are they connected? Has prophecy failed? What does that mean for those of us who are interested in eschatology and a future European based global governing power? At times like … [Read more...]
