What about persuasion and the gospel? Should Christians seek to persuade unbelievers? In a previous post I talked about how it is becoming fashionable with some Christians to not actively "proselytize" unbelievers. In one example Fr. Longenecker claimed that proselytism inferred some sort of coercion involving … [Read more...]
The Gathering of the Elect
Is the gathering of the Elect in Matt 24:31 the rapture? He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other. Mat 24:31 As a general rule, pretribulationists believe that v 31 is the final gathering of Israel back into the land. … [Read more...]
Keep Recognizing Jesus
…Peter…walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid… Matthew 14:29-30 The wind really was boisterous and the waves really were high, but Peter didn’t see them at first. He didn’t consider them at all; he simply recognized his Lord, stepped out in … [Read more...]
She Knows Who Was Holding Her the Whole Time
Great story of God's mercies. What started out as a normal day for 36-year-old Karen Brown quickly turned into one that reaffirmed her faith in God. The last thing she remembers as she was driving in Nelspruit, South Africa, is making a left turn in her Ford Fiesta. Unfortunately, at the same time, the driver … [Read more...]
Antichrist Before the Day of the Lord – Book Review
This is a review of the book Antichrist Before the Day of the Lord by Alan Kurschner. The 238 page book is well structured and clearly written. It is supported by an abundance of illustrations and tables. The body of the book has three main sections followed by an epilogue, notes and appendixes. The three main … [Read more...]
And I Will Give You Rest
Matthew 11:28. Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Here is the gracious invitation of the gospel in which the Saviour’s tears and smiles were blended, as in a covenant rainbow of promise. “Come:” he drives none away: he calls them to himself. His favourite word is, “Come.” Not-go … [Read more...]
The Bible And Homosexuality
The Bible and Homosexuality. What does the Bible really teach about homosexuality? Matthew Vines claims to have taken time out to study what the Scriptures say in the matter: So two years ago, I took a leave of absence from college and committed myself to thousands of hours of research and study about the Bible and … [Read more...]
Pastor Saeed Abedini Update 6/10/2015
Pastor Saeed Abedini Update 6/10/2015 Source: Naghmeh Abedini Facebook page 6/10/2015. Urgent Update on Saeed: It is truly heartbreaking to know that one day after I spoke in front of our congress Saeed was beaten by fellow prisoners. Saeed's father was not able to see Saeed last week because of a holiday in … [Read more...]
North Korea Nuclear Missile Threat
There are concerns about a new more serious North Korea nuclear missile threat. North Korea has threatened to deploy nuclear missiles against its perceived enemies in the past. These enemies are often referred to as South Korea and the United States. Its top military body once issued the following statement: The U.S. … [Read more...]
Let All of Creation
Psalm 148 Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights above. Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts. Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the … [Read more...]
