To Plead God's Promises in Prayer is a suggestion found in Chapter 12 (Prayerful Praying Today) of Joel Beeke's and Brian Najapfour's book "Taking Hold of God." The book is mentioned in our article Matthew Henry on the Method of Prayer. On pages 236-237 of "Taking Hold of God" the authors write: In His … [Read more...]
A Satanic Cosmic Conflict
We do not wrestle against flesh and blood; we are engaged in a satanic cosmic conflict. It is a spiritual battle of high order. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against … [Read more...]
Eternal Communion with the Trinity
Eternal Communion with the Trinity: What was God doing before creation? The Triune God enjoyed a loving fellowship and communion. An Eternally Happy God God did not have to create anything in order to ease His loneliness. He was already incomprehensibly happy, and in love. The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit … [Read more...]
Are You Ready For the Lord? Maranatha!
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...]
