One of the happiest, providential moments that happened to me after I left my New Age life behind was finding a great Christian Book Store. It had an extensive selection of Biblical commentaries, apologetics works and books on eschatology. It often seemed as if a particular book appeared on the shelves just when I … [Read more...]
Therefore We Will Not Fear – Psalm 46
God is our refuge and strength, therefore we will not fear - Psalm 46. Over the last few years, this Psalm has been a particularly great source of comfort to me - so much so that I often read it aloud and with gusto. Life can often throw unexpected trials at us. Or we suddenly find ourselves walking in the Valley of … [Read more...]
Second Thessalonians Two a Pretrib Problem
Is second Thessalonians two a pretrib problem? I've covered some of this material before, so this is really a recap of sorts. If you're on social media a lot and have an interest in prophecy, there's a chance you may have come across a documentary called "Seven Pretrib Problems and the Prewrath Rapture." In a … [Read more...]
What is Revelation’s Hour of Testing?
What is Revelation's Hour of Testing? Rev 3:10 contains a specific promise to the Philadelphian Church. The nature of this promise has long been the subject of debate. Because you have kept the word of my perseverance, I also will keep you from the hour of testing, that hour which is about to come upon the whole … [Read more...]
Richard Baxter on God’s Love
Richard Baxter on God's Love for the saints: Baxter (1615 - 1691) is well known for his monumental work "The Saints' Everlasting Rest." This work was a product of the turmoil the Puritan experienced throughout his life. There was civil war and disease. Some 868,000 people died through battle and disease over three … [Read more...]
Game of Gods and Oneness
Game of Gods is the title of an important book by Carl Teichrib. The principle of Oneness is a concept you will encounter everywhere you look, once you know how to look. The title of Teichrib's book and Oneness are inextricably connected. When I left the New Age, I figured I'd finally said adieu. As a New Age … [Read more...]
An Eighth Letter to the Church
What if Jesus Christ wrote an eighth letter to the church? What if the Lord wrote a personal letter to me and you? What would He say to us? I get nervous thinking about it. Every once in a while I read through the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches portion of the Book of Revelation. I'm sure I need to do it more … [Read more...]
Acknowledging Our Need of Christ
Acknowledging our need of Christ is requisite to a true coming to Christ. And what is it that an unbeliever needs? Isn't it a rescue from God's wrath against sin? This truth is vividly brought out in Geoffrey Thomas' little book Everyone's Invited. Thomas notes that God (who is omniscient) knows everything … [Read more...]
Susan Pevensie’s Last Days
Susan Pevensie's Last Days - with apologies to C. S. Lewis. Susan Pevensie was one of the four children in C. S. Lewis' classic Narnia Chronicles. One reason I enjoyed these books as a teen is because I recognized that the Lion Aslan was a Christ figure. Susan first appears in "The Wardrobe" book. Thereafter she is … [Read more...]
Hymns for those Times of Affliction
Below are three old hymns for those times of affliction. They are taken from Charles Spurgeon's Own Hymn Book. "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." John 16:33 It seems the older I get the more I see … [Read more...]
