Here are two comforting video Christmas messages. One is by John Snyder of Media Gratiae. The other is by Tom Drion of GraceLife London. I'm thankful for the many Christmas messages faithful pastors preach every year at this time. These two examples helped me. Christmas can be a time of grief over loss (as it was … [Read more...]
Are there Seven Problems with Pretrib?
Are there seven problems with pretrib? Some prewrath folk recently came together and contributed to a documentary highlighting problems with pretrib. My first thought was, "Only seven?" Of course I'm being sarcastic. Incidentally, one of the gents involved produced a video ominously asserting that the pretrib … [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...]
On Aslan and the Reading of Many Books
On Aslan and the reading of many books - "going forward" I'll (hopefully) be buying fewer and reading more books. This sounds somewhat contradictory. But it makes sense in my personal situation. I am that classic Bookworm. Yet over the years my focus has changed. I need to rethink my strategy. New Age, … [Read more...]
Spiritual Warfare with the Invisible World
Did you know that we are in Spiritual Warfare with the Invisible World? This has been the theme of several previous posts at Zeteo3:16. We keep coming back to this (and will continue to do so) because it has always been important for the church to understand who the Enemy is and how he operates. At the same time it is … [Read more...]
Observations Regarding Donald Trump
My observations regarding Donald Trump (and the election) are just that: not that anyone asked, or cares for that matter. There might be a few instances of indulgence as well. First impressions I wasn't alone in my skepticism when Donald Trump announced he was running for president as a Republican. Some welcomed … [Read more...]
The Cross and the Electric Chair
The Cross and the Electric Chair: If Christ had died in an electric chair, would Christians go around wearing little electric chairs around their necks? Are there any similarities to these forms of execution? If not, what are the differences? According to Glenn T. Stanton (article from the Federalist), The … [Read more...]
Blessings Associated with our Union in Christ
There are blessings associated with our union in Christ. The most obvious one is salvation. But there are others we ought to meditate on. This article somewhat picks up from our previous article - Jesus Didn't Die on the Cross for our Sins? I hadn't planned on talking about this subject so soon again: for the … [Read more...]
A Prayer for a New Heart and a Hymn
A Prayer for a new heart by Lewis Bayly - from the Puritan prayer book Piercing Heaven and a hymn by Harriet Auber: The Promised comforter. The hymn is taken from Spurgeon's Own Hymn Book. Create in Me a New Heart Create in me, O Christ, a new heart, and renew in me a right spirit. Then you will see how I will … [Read more...]
Jesus Didn’t Die on the Cross for Our Sins?
According to one writer at Beliefnet, Jesus didn't die on the Cross for our Sins. She further added under the title of her articles that, 'The idea Jesus “paid the price” isn’t found in the Bible.' The Beliefnet piece came across my path on a twitter feed. But it isn't the first time I've seen this sentiment … [Read more...]
