Is it possible to use modern Israel as proof of God's existence? Recently a friend posed me that interesting question. As he noted, most Christian apologists currently debating atheists tend to be amillennial (and postmillennial). Therefore it wouldn't be natural for them to use events such as Israel's restoration in … [Read more...]
Psalm 100
A Song of Praise for the Lord’s Faithfulness to His People A Psalm of Thanksgiving. Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;[a] We are His people and the sheep of … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap June 28 – July 3, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap June 28 – July 3, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday June 28, 2021 Christian Baker Reveals Details Of His Religious Liberty Battle 70 Students, Four Teachers Abducted During Latest Attack on Nigerian College ‘God Is … [Read more...]
Does Dispensationalism Get Revelation Wrong?
Does Dispensationalism Get Revelation Wrong? I constantly come across polemics against the futuristic premillennial view of the Book of Revelation. Some are fairly irenic, others are harshly critical. But how do the critics fare with Revelation? Rossing Exposed Perhaps the worst example of a polemic against … [Read more...]
Prayer and the Saint’s Spiritual Condition
Prayer and the Saint's Spiritual Condition - According to J. C. Ryle, private diligent prayer is a gauge which will affect the Christian one way or another. The following snippets and thoughts aren't mine; they are taken from Ryle's little book A Call to Prayer. You can download an eBook copy from Monergism … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap June 21 – 26, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap June 21 – 26, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday June 21, 2021 Looted Antique Coptic Bible Among Artifacts Withdrawn from UK Auction After Ethiopia Appeals for Their Return SBC becomes first US denomination to condemn … [Read more...]
Preparing for Tribulation
How do we prepare for the tribulation and Jesus' return? While we're asking questions, how do we prepare for any pre-tribulation tribulation? You know - the kind which often overtakes us in our daily lives. Over the years I've noticed a burgeoning Tribulation Preparation Industry. I'm all for preparedness to a point. … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap June 14 – 19, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap June 14 – 19, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday June 14, 2021 Majority of Pastors Say Denominations Are ‘Vital’ but Worry about Their Future, New Poll Shows Boko Haram Extremists Release Nigerian Pastor Held Captive … [Read more...]
A Coming King
I've always loved fantasy, especially the kind inspired by British folklore and surrounding countries. Many of them were based on the idea of a coming king. Years ago I collected a set of books which included the tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. I also loved reading T. H. White's The Sword in … [Read more...]
Farewell to the Shadowlands: The Last Battle
Farewell to the Shadowlands is a chapter in C. S. Lewis' book, The Last Battle. It is the eschatological bookend of the Chronicles of Narnia. Goodbye to Narnia In The Last Battle, Narnia and the world it resides in, is destroyed, and most of the characters die in the final are killed off. It all sounds rather … [Read more...]
