Luke 24 - Christological Hermeneutic. Does Luke's Emmaus story suggest we should interpret all the Bible from a Christological perspective? Then He said to them, "O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into … [Read more...]
New Turkey – New Friends
It appears that there's a New Turkey, and it has found New Friends to play with. Some time ago I received negative feedback on my musings about Vladimir Putin's motives. I was informed that Putin was a "flash in the pan." He was a wannabe Czar whose star would eventually fizzle out like a snuffed birthday … [Read more...]
Robert Bruce on Preaching
Robert Bruce on preaching - don't confuse this Bruce with the arguably more famous Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland. The following excerpt is taken from a Banner of Truth article on Robert Bruce the Great Preacher of Kinnaird, Scotland: Whilst he was in the ministry at Edinburgh, he shined as a great light through … [Read more...]
Our Flat Planet Earth
Some people believe the earth is flat. Some even say the Bible teaches a flat earth. Is this true? For whatever reason, the internet recently became awash with flat-earth articles. Who knows what prompts these trends. It may have been a slow-news day, and perhaps some popular news site decided to run a story for the … [Read more...]
When Confessing Our Sins
When confessing our sins - do we need to confess to a priest? Do we need an earthly intermediary to reach God's throne? Some churches think so. This is what one popular Catholic Answers article notes: All pardon for sins ultimately comes from Christ’s finished work on Calvary, but how is this pardon received by … [Read more...]
Asia Bibi – Prisoner of Pakistan
Do not forget to keep Asia Bibi in your prayers. She is facing a death sentence on charges of blasphemy against Islam. We keep hearing from prominent national and religious leaders that Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance. This is demonstrably untrue. One wonders what motivates people to continue with this false … [Read more...]
Did Jesus Become a Sinner?
Did Jesus become a sinner for us on the cross? Did He die spiritually? Did He have to go to hell to finish His work? People like Joyce Meyer, Kenneth Hagin and Kenneth Copeland teach that Jesus' work wasn't finished on the cross. They claim he had to suffer in hell as well. Here are some examples: Jesus went to … [Read more...]
Jerusalem and Islam – What Connection?
What is the connection between Jerusalem and Islam? Once again that paragon of virtue, the United Nations, has moved to impose its will on the Jewish Temple Mount and Israel. Yes, I deliberately used the word "Jewish." Within the next few days UNESCO will be voting on a draft decision during its 40th annual meeting … [Read more...]
A Love Affair With Islam
The West is entrenched in a love affair with Islam. Islam isn't the official religion of western nations - at least not yet. Arguably, Christianity isn't either. Nevertheless there's a default mechanism in the hearts of many westerners for Islam which over rides any criticism of the faith. This mechanism … [Read more...]
Brexit and Prophecy
You'll know by now - unless you've just flown in from Mars - that the UK has voted in a referendum to leave the EU. Brexit and Prophecy - are they connected? Has prophecy failed? What does that mean for those of us who are interested in eschatology and a future European based global governing power? At times like … [Read more...]
