What do you say to Christian critics of Israel? How do you respond to Christian leaders or people who you would normally respect - insofar as proclaiming the gospel is concerned - yet habitually single out Israel for unfair criticism? I confess to frustration at the myths and inferences which these consistently churn … [Read more...]
Prosecution Rests in Trial of Christian Pastors
8/5/2015 UPDATE & Praise Report 'I'm Born Again': Sudan Frees Pastors Facing Death Penalty The Sudanese government rested its case Thursday in the trial of Pastors Yat Michael Ruot and Peter Yein Reith. The two Christian pastors from South Sudan face potential death sentences after being arrested … [Read more...]
The Binding of Satan
The binding of Satan. If Satan is already bound as amillennialists claim, why is there so much deception in the world? Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old - who is the Devil and Satan … [Read more...]
Looking to Jesus
Looking to Jesus Hebrews 12:2 It is always the Holy Spirit's work to turn our eyes away from self to Jesus. But Satan's work is just the opposite; he is constantly trying to make us look at ourselves instead of Christ. He insinuates, "Your sins are too great for pardon; you have no faith; you do not repent … [Read more...]
God’s Word on Homosexuality
Following below is a link to a 2008 article by John MacArthur God's Word on Homosexuality. How does God see homosexuality? This post comes three days after the SCOTUS sanctioned same-sex marriage. It wasn't too long ago that such an event would have shocked American culture. The many people who celebrated along … [Read more...]
The Fatherhood of God
What is the fatherhood of God? On Father's Day we were privileged to attend a wonderful sermon by Pastor Alistair Begg at Parkside Church. One of the questions answered by Pastor Begg related to whether all people could be considered children of God. This question was one which came up in a previous post Commonly … [Read more...]
She’ll be right, Christian
There's an old Australian saying: She'll be right, Mate! Some Aussies use it when they know a given situation isn't really quite right. It's a term of encouragement and bravado - sort of like the British stiff upper lip. Don't admit things are. Always say, she'll be right. I recall when I was working for a … [Read more...]
US Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that same-sex couples have a right to marry nationwide, in a historic decision that invalidates gay marriage bans in more than a dozen states. Gay and lesbian couples already can marry in 36 states and the District of Columbia. But in a 5-4 ruling, the court held that the 14th … [Read more...]
The Genealogy of Jesus Christ
The Genealogy of Jesus Christ chart SOURCE: The Overview Bible Project I urge you to check out their website as they have many informative infographs. … [Read more...]
Asia Bibi Health Update June 2015
Asia Bibi: failing health on death row in Pakistan SOURCE: Mission Network News PUBLISHED BY RUTH KRAMER ON JUNE 25, 2015 Pakistan (MNN) — Her story reads like a conspiracy theory novel. The main character is a 50-year-old woman, falsely accused. She languishes in jail for six years, charged and … [Read more...]
