The Wonderful Majesty of God - Much of this summary relies on J. I. Packer's book, "Knowing God,' specifically on his chapter, "The majesty of God." Chapter 8 notes that the word majesty comes from the Latin and means greatness. When we ascribe majesty to someone we acknowledge their greatness. The LORD reigns, … [Read more...]
What Lies Beneath the Hatred of Israel
What Lies Beneath the Hatred of Israel? Melanie Phillips wrote a column asking, "What lies beneath the progressives' favorite cause [Israel]?" Prior to that article, Phillips noted that best-selling Irish novelist Sally Rooney refused to have her book. As it turns out, Ireland is one of the most anti-Israel countries … [Read more...]
Christian Focus and the Event Horizon
What should be our attitude and focus in an ever-changing, progressively evil world which hates God's Word? A weight of glory 16) So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17) For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an … [Read more...]
Is Archangel Michael the Restrainer?
Various identities have been proposed for the Restrainer. Here are some: 1) The Roman Empire; 2) Human Government; 3) God; Paul's proclamation of the gospel; 4) The Holy Spirit; 5) Michael the Archangel. I first became aware of the rapture timing debates somewhere around 2004. One of the bones of contention was the … [Read more...]
Friends of Israel Dangers Replacement Theology
From the Friends of Israel: Dangers of Replacement Theology. Here are three important articles from FOI's Paul Scharf discussing the dangers of replacing Israel with the church. Anti-Semitism has always existed to varying degrees. Tragically, the church's attitude has sometimes contributed to it, indirectly and … [Read more...]
The Words of the Covenant Paul Henebury
The Words of the Covenant: Paul Henebury. No, the following post is not a review of a book I haven't finished reading yet. I've read portions of it even before publication. Now that I have it in hand I want to spread the news. Henebury who? The Words of the Covenant is Dr. Paul Henebury's first book. Paul is … [Read more...]
What is True Christian Repentance?
What is True Christian Repentance? This is a topic which sometimes weighs heavily on my mind over the years. It's something Christians should think about on a regular basis on the road to sanctification (not justification). Is it particularly important now? Is the subject particularly important today? Well it has … [Read more...]
On Using Christian Mouths for Good
On using Christian mouths for good - some of the following thoughts have been inspired by a chapter in Ian Hamilton's commentary on Ephesians. The problem of the tongue We've all said things we later regret. One of the problems with what we say is that people tend to remember (and often nurture) the bad stuff. … [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...]
Always Remember the Twin Towers
I'll always remember the Twin Towers! I will never forget waking up one morning and watching two planes crash into the buildings. The world suddenly changed. The images and emotion will remain with me forever. God had already called me out of the New Age. This was another wakeup call. A confession I'm writing … [Read more...]
