The circumstances in which live can very challenging particularly during and after the recent Coronavirus pandemic with the rise in suicides, domestic violence and drug abuse among other things. The plague has caused us to think of our mortality more than ever in recent times. The Bible teaches us the brevity of life, but Christian faith teaches us not to fear the terror of death
Jesus Christ in the parables of Matthew 13 warns believers – those of the kingdom community – of the present state of the kingdom and the corruption that exists in it. They are given as a warning and a guide to believers to navigate the kingdom’s current situation.
In 2 Thessalonians, Paul refers to a “falling away” which has often been viewed as an apostasy within the Church of God; that believers would, in significant number, leave the Church. As this article demonstrates, this view not supported by the context of the verse.
Waiting on the Lord in the Christian sense is not a passive or idle thing. It is not about killing or passing time. Waiting is full of end time significance, and, as the scripture implies, even has an impact on the Lord’s timetable. Waiting on the Lord is full of anticipation, purposeful activity, and connected directly to the future. The Apostle Peter gives us insight.
John 11:35 is the shortest verse in the Bible. “Jesus Wept” are the two words we find there. This article explores the reasons to Jesus’ emotional release to the situation that confronted Him, and why it matters to you the believer today.
As referenced in From Babylon to America:The Perils of Nationalism Infecting God’s People we include the introductory text of an early 20th century work by Samuel Angus Ph.D. entitled the The Environment of Early Christianity. The introductory text of the book is helpful for students of the Bible to broaden their perception of the history of God’s patience with humanity. Especially helpful for those interested in the developed world from 300 B.C to 300 A.D.
Who are the Sons of God in Genesis 6:2? Who were those who became the Nephilim mentioned in Genesis 6:4? Were the Nephilim already in existence? Were they physical giants or mighty hunters like Nimrod who came after? This article takes a pragmatic look into these questions.
Babylon lives on in the great nations of today, and its integration into Christianity in America is evident. As Christianity adapted
to the needs of nations and empires over the centuries, including America, the teachings of Jesus Christ have become remarkably domesticated. The final message is to “come out of her My people”. This article exposes the truth through Biblical, historical and contemporary experience.
Don’t let the busy rushing schedule of the world take you away from God. The cares of this life can destroy us if we
let it. Slow down and make sure you are not neglecting your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We are reminded in this article to pace our life with God not with the demands of life.
God did not send His Son for the sole purpose of saving sinners from eternal death. He sent Him for His Glory. If God is not glorified first and foremost there can be no salvation and even no creation. Understanding this allows for greater and more meaningful worship.