We get an early snippet of modern progressive cancel culture in two of C. S. Lewis' Narnian books. If you don't read and follow the progressive memos, you won't fit in. And you're likely to get cancelled. The Dawn Treader & the Progressives The Silver Chair begins with Eustace Scrubb coming across a crying … [Read more...]
Living in a Post-Christian World
I believe we've been living in a post-Christian world for many years. This isn't to say that any country was ever rightly classified as "Christian." What I mean is that the Zeitgeist has shifted. Whereas, in the past, Christianity to some degree influenced on the culture, the culture is now silencing it. Oh, you … [Read more...]
On Praises and Songs to Our Holy Lord
On Praises and Songs to Our holy Lord: In heaven there is perpetual worshiping of God. The angels never cease their praises and songs. The praise songs we sing here and now are only a shadow of heavenly praise in eternity. This has been a recurring theme at Zeteo 3:16. We feel that we as Christians need to focus … [Read more...]
Bertrand Russell and the Fear of God
Bertrand Russell and the Fear of God - Philosopher, mathematician and atheist Bertrand Russell once claimed that religion was based primarily on fear. In essence Russell blamed societal fears on religion and the Fear of God. He confidently asserted that science would vanquish them. Blaming religion According to … [Read more...]
John MacArthur on God’s Goodness
J Mac recently delivered a Message on God's Goodness in 2020. The video is posted below. He discusses how God has rewarded faith and obedience, especially in the challenges Grace Community Church faced throughout 2020. Some house cleaning first Sadly, I only became aware of this message when an apologist referred … [Read more...]
A Forsaken Cry on the Cross
(affiliate links contained in this article). A Forsaken Cry on the Cross: And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lemá sabachtháni?" which is translated, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" Mar 15:34 (See also Matt 27:46) This verse causes problems for people. Atheists and … [Read more...]
Time to Visit That Hideous Strength Again
If you want a glimpse of how evil captures and shapes the heart, read C. S. Lewis' book "That Hideous Strength." It is the last installment of what is usually referred to as "The Space Trilogy." The Ransom Trilogy Doug Wilson calls the series "The Ransom Trilogy." Since THS takes place on earth (unlike the first … [Read more...]
Can We Trust Prophecy?
Can we trust prophecy? Some people caution against it. Over the years there have been various attacks mounted on the study of prophecy. Many of these have focused on recent infamous (and failed) predictions of Christ's Second Coming made by certain individuals. During the course of time there have been spectacular … [Read more...]
The Happiness of God and the Trinity
The happiness of God and the Trinity isn't something that is often discussed by Christians. How many of us think ever about a happy God? It is important to think about it. How often do we think of a wrathful God? Yet it is also true that love is a divine attribute of God. In fact this attribute of God has bearing on … [Read more...]
Some Personal Thoughts about Social Media
I thought I'd post some personal thoughts about Social Media. But I really want to focus on the Christian's use. When I say Christian, I mainly mean me. What I write may or may not apply to you to any extent. When I say Social Media I mainly mean Facebook and Twitter. I'm no preacher... Also, I don't want to come … [Read more...]
