Christian News Weekly Recap Aug 10 – 15, 2020 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Aug 10, 2020 Franklin Graham Invites Christians to Attend Prayer March in Washington D.C. Thousands of Christian Gather in Portland for ‘Riots to Revival’ Worship … [Read more...]
Puritans and Mortifying Sin
Some time ago I had a very short exchange with someone regarding the Puritans and mortifying sin. He was of the opinion that the Puritans were in error in more than one doctrine, especially their emphasis on sin. I certainly differ with many of them when it comes to a Church-Israel distinction, the Millennium and other … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Aug 3 – 8, 2020
Christian News Weekly Recap Aug 3 - 8, 2020 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Aug 3, 2020 Bibles, American Flags Set Ablaze by Portland Rioters Turkey Deporting Foreign Christians or Banning Their Return, Sources Say Pastor John MacArthur Could … [Read more...]
The Wrath of Christ
Talking about the Wrath of Christ isn't done in polite society. Not just in the secular sphere but also in the religious. The message constantly preached nowadays is that God is Love. There's no place for wrath. While it is true that love is one of God's attributes, God is also just. Because God is just, He hates … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap July 27 – Aug 1, 2020
Christian News Weekly Recap July 27 – Aug 1, 2020 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday July 27, 2020 John MacArthur’s Church Defies Order to Close: ‘We Must Obey God Rather Than Men’ Chinese Christian Families Facing Separation and Relentless … [Read more...]
Daniel Six and the Modern Church
There are parallels between the story found in Daniel six and the modern church. Lately Daniel 6 is often referenced in light of COVID-19 restrictions to church gatherings. To summarize the context to Daniel six: Daniel - who was living in Babylon under the authority of King Darius - was set up by the governors … [Read more...]
The Silver Chair and Prayer
The thought came to me the other day that there's something of a connection between C. S. Lewis' The Silver Chair and prayer. The following analogy may not be perfect or true of everybody, but it's mostly on point from my personal experiences. The Silver Chair was, chronologically, the second last book in Lewis' seven … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap July 20 – 25, 2020
Christian News Weekly Recap July 20 – 25, 2020 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday July 20, 2020 Morocco cracking down on Christian faith, arresting believers Church Members ‘Valiantly Risked’ Their Lives as Man Stabbed 2 at Bible Study Huge … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap July 13 – 18, 2020
Christian News Weekly Recap July 13 – 18, 2020 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday July 13, 2020 Fourth Christian in Less than Two Months Killed in India Turkey Sets Sights on Jerusalem After Converting Hagia Sophia into Mosque Over 600 Christians … [Read more...]
The Brotherliness and Sisterliness of Faith
The Brotherliness and Sisterliness of Faith - this post's title is derived from a chapter in a book by Ian Hamilton "The Faith-Shaped Life." The focus of Hamilton's chapter is Christian love and grace. It struck a chord with me and initiated some personal reflection and examination. Hence the following thoughts, once … [Read more...]
