I Believe in the Holy Spirit
Okay, why do some version of the Creed say Holy Ghost and others say Holy Spirit? Donald Cole explains, “In the Apostles’ Creed, the term is ‘Holy Ghost,’ but ghost is an Anglo-Saxon word, now considered archaic. Holy Spirit is correct.”[1] The important thing we need to address in this article is that the Holy Spirit is fully a…
Read MoreI Believe in Jesus… The Coming Judge
The final phrase in the Apostles’ Creed section about Jesus is that He is “coming to judge the quick and the dead.” Quick could refer to those who are still living when He comes, or it could also refer to those who are spiritually alive—those who have accepted Jesus as their savior. Likewise, the dead…
Read MoreWhy Is COVID-19 “Novel?”
Published 3-25-2020 Mankind is confronted with a blizzard of multidimensional news concerning COVID-19. Consequently, we will comment on a few elements of the “novel” coronavirus phenomenon, especially, why COVID-19 is a “novel” disease. Novel connotes new, never encountered before. A coronavirus is a concomitant of viruses in general. Coronaviruses consist of a family of viruses—a taxonomic group of viruses having a variable effect…
Read MoreA Biblical Perspective on the Coronavirus: Is This the End?
Our culture—and world—have experienced and an unprecedented upheaval unseen in our generation. What began as a “growing concern” in the Wuhan province of China has expanded into the lockdown of entire cities, states, and even countries to stop the spread of the Coronavirus. Does the Bible state anything to help in response to the Coronavirus?…
Read MoreVirus Profusion and COVID-19
Published 3-21-2020 Many lay Christians, pastors, teachers, and theologians have been focused on explaining the presence of the current COVID–19 pandemic in terms of God’s relationship with the human race. Pandemics, both virus and bacteria caused, have been a recurring concern. Natural disasters, horrors of war, and other sources of personal tragedy are also difficult to rationalize…
Read MoreWho Are the Nations in Ezekiel 38?
Who Are the Nations in Ezekiel 38? Ezekiel 38 mentions several nations that will come against Israel in a future battle. Who Are the Nations in Ezekiel 38 The main nations are noted in Ezekiel 38:1-6: The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land…
Read MoreGod On the Mountain
The first time I heard the song “God on the Mountain” was on a Gaither album, sung by Lynda Randle. The words spoke to me in a time when I truly needed the message. Let me give you a little background. My sister and I cared for our mother during her final years of life.…
Read MoreIs It Wrong for Men to Have Long Hair?
Is It Wrong for Men to Have Long Hair? Some have argued the Bible commands that men should not have long hair. Is this true? What does the Bible say about this issue? The origin of this controversy can be found in 1 Corinthians 11:14. Paul wrote, “Does not the very nature of things teach you…
Read MoreA Reasoned Response to the Coronavirus
What should a Christian response to the Coronavirus look like? There is so much misinformation available today about COVID-19. Social media is filled with panicked messages and outlandish suggestions for avoiding the virus. The news media offers hour by hour reports of cancellations, quarantines, shortages. Some of the suggestions given might actually be helpful, but…
Read MoreNatural Deterioration
Published 1-22-2016 A mid-winter retreat from the cold winter climate of our permanent residence affords an opportunity to connect with relatives and friends. Some siblings have already become permanently ensconced in warm climates. Many personal friends and neighbors from frigid northern states have taken the opportunity to escape to Florida or Arizona, some for a…
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