Does God Listen When We Pray?
Philip Yancey says that “Is God listening” is a common question for a Christian to ask.[1] And it certainly does seem like at times the ceiling is closed to us, doesn’t it? It’s pretty easy to get discouraged and decide that prayer isn’t really worth it. Does God listen when we pray? But in his…
Read MoreWhy has God Scheduled Future Events for Planet Earth? – Part 2
[From Part 1] Now, if we are to understand the purpose of future events, we have to note several tragic consequences of man joining Satan’s rebellion against God. The first tragic consequence is the fact that the theocracy was lost from planet earth. Remember, theocracy is a form of government in which the rule of…
Read MoreWhat Evidence Shows the New Testament is Authoritative and True?
Introduction As Christians, we all accept the New Testament books as authoritative and true. But your non-Christian professors and friends don’t. Well then, what evidence should you use in talking to them? If your professor and friends are up on just a little modern scholarship, they know that certain portions of Paul’s writings and portions…
Read MoreThe Armor of God Part 7 – Pray in the Spirit
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly…
Read MoreWhy has God Scheduled Future Events for Planet Earth? – Part 1
Why has God scheduled future events for planet earth? Why will there be a seven-year period of tribulation, followed by the second coming of the Lord Jesus back to this planet, and then His 1,000-year reign over the earth? There has to be a reason for these future events because God never does anything without…
Read MoreThe Armor of God Part 6 – The Sword of the Spirit
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly…
Read MoreCreator of Forces
A sizable fraction of citizens would agree: The world in which we live was created by God. Consciously or unconsciously, when we observe our world we observe evidence of the Creator’s work each moment of our lives. God fine-tuned the parameters of the physical universe when He created the heavens and the earth in the beginning (Genesis…
Read MoreJesus’ 7 Cries from the Cross Infographic
7 Cries from the Cross Infographic
Read MoreIs the New Testament Just Legend or Myth?
Is the New Testament just legend? What is the significance of Paul’s statements in 1 Corinthians 15? If Paul has given us material about 35 AD on a trip to Jerusalem—Galatians 1:18 where he visits with Peter and James the brother of Jesus—we’ve got hands-on material from a very early period that emphasizes two very…
Read MoreThe Armor of God Part 5 – The Helmet of Salvation
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly…
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