Beware of TikTok Theologians. The ever-popular TikTok app is a repository for people who promote their brand of theology and other things. There's a saying that goes something like this: "chew the meat and spit out the bones." Unfortunately, I'm of the opinion that there are far more bones than meat on … [Read more...]
Prayer and Spiritual Warfare – Spurgeon – Review
This post is a review of "Prayer and Spiritual Warfare," by Charles H Spurgeon. This six-book edition was published in 1998 by Whitaker House (paperback 575 pages). Note: Since "Prayer and Spiritual Warfare" is actually six books in one, any proper review of this "book" ought to have six different reviews. However … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap April 17 – 22, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap April 17 – 22, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday April 17, 2023 George Verwer, evangelist and founder of OM International, dies at age 84 Innovative Program Teaches Public School Kids about Jesus, the Bible MSNBC … [Read more...]
We will have Tribulation
In this world we will have tribulation. In John 16:33 we read: "In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." The Scripture reminders Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and … [Read more...]
Don’t be like Jonah
Don't be like Jonah. God sent Jonah to warn the city of Nineveh; instead he ran away. Let's not be like Jonah. A fishy tale Jonah is well-known as a tall tale of a fish (or whale) swallowing a man. It isn't meant to be taken literally—how many times have you heard that from a professing Christian? I don't pretend … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap April 10 – 15, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap April 10 – 15, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday April 10, 2023 Narendra Modi attends church service on Easter; Christians say, ‘But what about persecution?’ Religious ‘nones’ reach record high in Spain after … [Read more...]
On Grieving the Holy Spirit
On grieving the Holy Spirit. This is a term we sometimes hear. In what ways does this occur? How can we address this grieving in our lives? And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Eph 4:30 Richard Sibbes In the devotional, Refreshment for the Soul, Sibbes … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap April 3 – 8, 2023
Christian News Weekly Recap April 3 - 8, 2023 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday April 3, 2023 Ex-Gay Man Could Go to Jail After Sharing Testimony of Finding God 186 churches sue UMC North Georgia Conference for halting disaffiliation process A … [Read more...]
The Tomb is Still Empty
May we all feel and display the exuberance these little ones show for our Lord Jesus! Have a Blessed Easter. The tomb is still empty! "Hey Levi, the Easter story is amazing." "Yeah, I especially love the ending." "Do you want to tell the story?" "Sure!" It goes like this: Jerusalem was a happening place. The … [Read more...]
Prewrath Rapture’s Great Tribulation
Prewrath Rapture's Great Tribulation: the primary distinctive of the prewrath rapture view is that the Great Tribulation is cut short (only) for the church (Matt 24:22). During one exchange on social media, a PW advocate disagreed with John Walvoord's remark that Scripture isn't explicit regarding rapture timing—we … [Read more...]