7 common mistakes about the nativity

The typical nativity scene with angels and wise men on camels and baby Jesus in the manger contains seven common mistakes

We have all seen nativity scenes with angels and wise men on camels and baby Jesus in the manger. But there are many common mistakes and misconceptions in those nativity scenes. I don’t understand how or why these happened because the facts are even more exciting than fiction. The real story of Christmas: Unto us a child is born – Continue reading 7 common mistakes about the nativity

Acts 4 Jesus Christ is the cornerstone

Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of God's program. He is the foundation and fullness of God's kingdom in heaven and earth. Someday he will return to rule and reign as the rightful king of the universe.

Even though he has been (and will be) rejected by most men, he is the cornerstone of God’s program. He is the foundation and fullness of God’s kingdom in heaven and earth (John 1:14; Col 1:19; Col 2:9). Someday he will return to rule and reign as the rightful king of the universe. 101 Verses that prove Jesus Christ is Continue reading Acts 4 Jesus Christ is the cornerstone

Ancient Biblical Formula Predicts the Future

Biblical Formula Predicts the Future

It seems like there is a formula for everything these days. There are formulas to predict global warming over the next 1000 years. There are formulas to predict the stock market. There are formulas to predict your lifespan. Here is a Biblical formula that predicts the future worldwide, nationally, and personally. It is composed of a cross-product of God’s promised Continue reading Ancient Biblical Formula Predicts the Future

A crisis in Bible literacy cannot distinguish right from wrong

Without Bible literacy, we rely on our feelings, myths, legends, traditions, and society, which diminish our ability to distinguish between right and wrong

Sometimes, I am appalled at people’s lack of Bible literacy. Not hard esoteric doctrinal things. But basic things. Not rote memorization of hundreds of verses. But enough to know right from wrong. There are many great churches. Lots of good expository teaching. And accessible small groups for deeper Bible studies. But still thousands come and go without learning anything. It Continue reading A crisis in Bible literacy cannot distinguish right from wrong

Joy to the world

The angel said to them, "Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people. For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

It might be hard to have joy this season. Epic plagues ravage the world. Natural disasters are destroying cities and killing scores. Governments threaten global and civil war in every country. Corporations and organizations have the power to steal and kill and destroy. Families are at war with each other, dragging up past hurts, and fighting over current events. How Continue reading Joy to the world