Israel is God's unfinished business. How do some Christians see Zionism? In fact most don't see any biblical warrant to recognize a Jewish state. Even where some Christians don't have any particular animosity against modern secular Israel, they deny any biblical mandate for its existence. For example Isaac Munther … [Read more...]
On Apostates De-Conversions and Death
On Apostates De-Conversions and Death - Why does someone de-convert from Christianity? What happens to an apostate after death? I've been thinking a lot about these topics as there have been many examples occurring so close together. I don't have any pat answers. I doubt anyone does - other than what we find in … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap May 3 – 8, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap May 3 - 8, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday May 3, 2021 Canadian church fined $83K for holding in-person worship service with over 10 people China shuts down Bible App, Christian WeChat as new crackdown policies go … [Read more...]
Who are the 144,000?
Who are the 144,000? Who are the 144,00 of Revelation chapter seven? Well, when all else fails, what does the text say about them? And I heard the number of those who were sealed, one hundred and forty-four thousand sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel: from the tribe of Judah, twelve thousand were sealed, … [Read more...]
Inner Sanctuary and True Joy
The following thoughts on true joy are taken from Charles Ross' almost forgotten little book called The Inner Sanctuary. Ross' book is an exposition of John Chapters 13-17, often known as the Upper Room Discourse. From Banner of Truth: Charles Ross was brought to a knowledge of the truth while very young. He … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap April 26 – May 1, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap April 26 – May 1, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday April 26, 2021 Dallas megachurch pastor who confessed to sin of pride resigns India suffers ‘meltdown’ as COVID deaths surge; Christian group calls for … [Read more...]
Israel Will Mourn for Him
And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on Me whom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn for Him as one mourns for his only son, and grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn. Zech 12:10 One day Israel will mourn for its … [Read more...]
Matthew Henry on the Method of Prayer
Matthew Henry is perhaps best known for his Bible Commentary. I first came across him when I downloaded my first copy of the E-Sword Bible program. His commentary is available as a free download. Henry (1662-1714) died after finishing Genesis through to Acts. The rest of his commentary was finished by friends utilizing … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap April 19 – 24, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap April 19 – 24, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday April 19, 2021 Heartache as Islamic State executes 62-year-old Coptic Christian 5K attend first indoor services at Rock Church in over 1 year; pastor says it feels like … [Read more...]
Living the Gospel in a Fallen World
Living the Gospel in a Fallen World: The following thoughts are taken from a chapter in Ian Hamilton's book "The Gospel-Shaped Life." Hamilton advises readers how Christians might practise the gospel in a fallen world. Honor all men Honor all men; love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king. 1Peter … [Read more...]
