Grace and wisdom of the ages from 66 books, by 40 authors, over 2200 years, in 3 languages, on 3 continents, with 1 divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth
Christianity is not an oligarchy or a corporation, it is a one-to-one relationship with the Almighty God of the universe. This relationship cannot be inherited from family. It cannot be absorbed from friends. Each person must make a personal decision to accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior to become a child of God. This means there are no second-generation Continue reading Warning about second-generation Christian leadership
A recent article in Scientific American compiles some very interesting statistics to show, “The family tree of humanity is much more interconnected than we tend to think.” The article demonstrates the simple fact we have lots of ancestors that grow exponentially by the power of 2 with every generation. After 20 or so generations, this explodes to astonishing numbers. And Continue reading Science, genealogy, and statistics confirm the Biblical account of Adam & Eve
Matthew 24 is one of the most popular chapters for end-times prophecy. People often quote, “one will be taken and one will be left,” as the rapture. But is it? Let’s ask God for wisdom and understanding about this important passage. Here are 7 reasons from the parallel gospel accounts that Matthew 24 is not the rapture of Christians to Continue reading 7 reasons Matthew 24 “one will be taken and one will be left” is not the rapture
I have always considered ungodliness and unrighteousness to be different words for the same thing, but there are compelling reasons to consider these as separate sins. But the Pharisees, when they heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, gathered themselves together. One of them, a lawyer, asked him a question, testing him. “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Continue reading Difference between ungodliness and unrighteousness
Four of the most amazing prophetic oracles about Israel as a separated people, a conquering people, a prosperous people, and a royal people were delivered by a mysterious soothsayer named Balaam who was specifically hired to curse Israel. If that were the end of the story, it would be interesting, including the fascinating encounter with a talking donkey, but it Continue reading Balaam (a wicked way with a sinful error that leads to false doctrine)