You're Reading the Bible the wrong way—or so you'll be told if you cite Scripture against what the culture deems to be sacred. Among your critics will be professing Christians. The Rossing dossier Barbara Rossing is a Lutheran (ELCA) professor of New Testament, among other things. She's often lauded for having … [Read more...]
How would John Knox Pray today?
Given the state of this world, how would John Knox Pray today? Roman Catholic Queen Mary feared his prayers. Knox was a mighty pray-er! In the book "Taking Hold of God" Brain G. Najapfour writes, On one occasion Know prayed, 'Give me Scotland or I die,' and the queen said: 'I fear the prayer of John Knox more … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Aug 29 – Sept 3, 2022
Christian News Weekly Recap Aug 29 – Sept 3, 2022 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Aug 29, 2022 Franklin Graham launching ‘God Loves You’ tour in 6 cities this fall China releases Early Rain house church member after 12 days in jail 'Jerusalem … [Read more...]
Greek Grammar and Eschatology
Greek Grammar and Eschatology - Over the years I've seen a few examples of Greek words employed during eschatological debates. Now I want to make it clear that when it comes to Greek, I know zilch, and don't pretend to. But the liberal sprinkling of Greek terms is sometimes used to impress and influence those with … [Read more...]
Christian Counseling Change Therapy
Christian counseling change therapy - Below is a video discussion about therapy for gays, lesbians and transgenders. What are the issues surrounding conversion? The pod cast is hosted by Jon Harris of Conversations that Matter. His guests are Rosaria Butterfield and Dr. Andre Van Mol. The guests I know next to … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Aug 22 – 27, 2022
Christian News Weekly Recap Aug 22 – 27, 2022 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Aug 22, 2022 Americans visit persecuted ‘Mayflower Church’ in South Korea Over 30 North Carolina churches demand UMC allow them to leave denomination Islamic … [Read more...]
Reforming Our View of Israel
Reforming our view of Israel—it's high time that Christians, who love God's Word, should let it speak over creeds and catechisms. Some background A few years ago I was invited to contribute to the Omega Letter (OL) run by Jack Kinsella. My brief was Israel, and it was posted on a weekly basis. However, in time, … [Read more...]
Psalms By The Day
Affiliate Disclosure A review of Psalms by the Day: A New Devotional Translation by Alec Motyer and published by Christian Focus Publications (hardcover 422 pages). It wasn't that long ago when I mentioned to someone that I couldn't "get into" the Psalms. Within about a week or two of making that statement, I … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Aug 15 – 20, 2022
Christian News Weekly Recap Aug 15 – 20, 2022 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Aug 15, 2022 Weapons used by Roman soldiers in destruction of Second Temple discovered in Jerusalem Hillsong Church allegedly made ‘large cash gifts’ to founder Brian … [Read more...]
Rainbow – God or LGBT?
The TRUE significance of the rainbow: And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Genesis 9:12-13 I have … [Read more...]
