Jesus and Buddha - what do they have in common? Well, lots of things....at least according to some people. Some time ago my wife received a health news email promoting an event called "Rediscovering the Buddha and Jesus." The catchy teaser asked: "Buddha & Jesus: Cross -Training with Both?" I guess cross-training … [Read more...]
Testimony of a Redeemed Mormon
The video below is the testimony of a redeemed Mormon. Micah Wilder was interviewed by Doreen Virtue, who also came out of the New Age. Wilder's testimony is convicting and encouraging. It is a testament to the power of God's Word, as found only in Scripture. What is Mormonism? The Mormon Church (The Church of … [Read more...]
Virtue & Childers on Progressive Christianity
In the video below, Doreen Virtue interviews Alisa Childers on Progressive Christianity and the New Age. Kudos must go to Virtue for asking intelligent questions and providing a forum for Childers. In the past, Virtue's testimony and her sincerity have been questioned by a couple of "discernment" ministries. Yes, I … [Read more...]
Broken Bridge to Self-Enlightenment
The path to self-enlightenment is like a blind person walking across a broken bridge. They think the bridge is sturdy, with no holes or gaps. But it's a death trap. Self-enlightenment (whatever that may personally mean for different seekers) is a bridge to destruction. I recently went down some rabbit holes and … [Read more...]
Are Atheists Freethinkers or Deluded?
The term "Freethinker" is often adopted by atheists. But, are Atheists Freethinkers or Deluded? "Freethought" according to Wiki: Freethought or free thought is a philosophical viewpoint which holds that positions regarding truth should be formed on the basis of logic, reason, and empiricism, rather than authority, … [Read more...]
When Jesus got booted from Harvard
My article title is an ironic wordplay of Harvey Cox's book, When Jesus Came to Harvard - Making Moral Choices Today. Harvard's "Jesus" Cox is Hollis Research Professor of Divinity at Harvard. Because of his non-biblical view of Christ I've often said the book could have been more honestly titled When the … [Read more...]
Remember the Signs
Remember the Signs... This is a line from C. S. Lewis' Narnia Chronicles story The Silver Chair. The lion Aslan gives Jill Pole four vital signs to remember in order to complete a quest of finding Narnian Prince Rilian, who had disappeared many years earlier. Just before Aslan (a Christ figure) sends Jill off … [Read more...]
Kything Co-inherence Oneness and Communion
What are Kything Co-inherence Oneness and Communion? How are they related? I'm reaching back to my past. And some thoughts about Communion with God. Lost at Sea in a Christian Bookstore When I was searching for meaning, I came across several books in a Christian bookstore which shouldn't have been there. There … [Read more...]
Why is the Doctrine of the Trinity Important?
Why is the Doctrine of the Trinity Important? It is vitally important because the Bible teaches it. Moreover, the three persons of the One Triune God are involved in our salvation. There are other reasons. I'm not a teacher or a theologian, so I'm providing some resources on the doctrine below. We have posted … [Read more...]
Hell and a Merciful God
Hell and a Merciful God - Jack Kinsella - Omega Letter The question has been asked so many times that has morphed from a question into a challenge; "How can a merciful and loving God condemn people to eternal torments in hell?" The question is not just posed by atheists and skeptics, but also by some sincere, but … [Read more...]
