Friends once referred me to a popular blogger-writer. He was someone who thought outside the box and even wrote a book on the rapture based on his innovative perspectives. I found some of his material intriguing (though unconvincing) at the time. More recently I discovered he'd plunged into "New Exodus" Replacement … [Read more...]
A Never Ending Gladness in God
A never ending gladness in God: Part of the title of this post is taken from chapter forty-five in John Piper's book, "Providence." The title of the chapter is New Bodies, New World, Never-Ending Gladness in God. Some preliminary side-tracking John Piper has received criticism over the years. I think rightly so … [Read more...]
Many antichrists among us
While we tend to think of The Antichrist as a single future figure, there are already many antichrists among us. It has been the case from the beginning of the church. Ian Hamilton’s study of John’s Letters is helpful. He notes that belief and behavior are inseparable, and that what you believe ought to shape how … [Read more...]
Take Comfort in Jesus Christ
In a world full of sin and depression, the first thing we ought to do is to take comfort in Jesus Christ. He is our True Peace. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 Here are examples of hymns … [Read more...]
The Cure for Demonic Oppression
Following on from a previous column about demons, we now go back to Chip Ingram (Living on the Edge) to discuss the cure for demonic oppression. Things to remember Recall that Ingram has had plenty of experience as a pastor in Santa Cruz, a place in which Pagan Wicca and Satanism thrives. The first thing he … [Read more...]
The Devil as a Roaring Lion
The Devil as a Roaring Lion... “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” 1 Peter 5:8 I've made mention more than a few times that I was once a New Age seeker. When I was into that scene, I'd experiment with different meditation techniques, … [Read more...]
Demonic Influences and their Possible Causes
Demonic Influences and their Possible Causes in a Christian’s life: According to pastor-author Chip Ingram, a Christian cannot be possessed the way often portrayed in movies. However, there are levels of oppression which can strike at believers. But what causes this? The following observations aren’t all mine, … [Read more...]
Psalm 67: The Lord Bless Us
Psalm 67: The Lord bless us and cause His face to shine upon us. May His name be known, and may salvation extend to all nations. Psalm 67 God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah; that Thy way may be known on the earth, Thy salvation among all nations. Let the peoples praise … [Read more...]
God’s Everlasting Kindness: Psalm 136
God's everlasting kindness - Psalm 136 is made up of twenty six verses. Each line reminds us that God's lovingkindness is everlasting. The popular ESV puts it this way: his steadfast love endures forever. Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the author of the Psalm drives home the clear message of God's … [Read more...]
Have we Left our First love?
Have we left our first love? Remember, remember your first love. According to John MacArthur in "Christ's Call to Reform the Church" - Christ is our first love. Loveless Ephesus "To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, "These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst … [Read more...]
