Is Jesus Really Coming Back Any Moment?
Is Jesus Really Coming Back Any Moment? “Is Jesus really coming back at any moment?” I’ve recently heard this question on more than one occasion. The concern is not that the question arises from skeptics, but from Bible-believing Christians! Our culture’s fixation on the here and now has tainted the church’s blessed hope in the…
Read MoreNatural, Supernatural, Preternatural, or Paranormal?
Published 1-22-2020 When I was a freshman at Rutgers University, I was assigned to John Ciardi (1916-1986) as my English Composition instructor. He was an eminent scholar, a poet/translator who could impart fresh literary motivation within his class of newly minted college students. Among his divergent interests Professor Ciardi had pondered the famous Salem witch…
Read MoreDid Jesus Christ have to Suffer at the hands of Pilate?
What role does the suffering of Jesus Christ play in the history of salvation? Was it predicted by Isaiah in the Old Testament?
Read MoreI Believe in Jesus… Crucified
When Jesus was crucified, all hope should have been lost. It was al necessary for God’s plan to come full circle.
Read MoreIran and Bible Prophecy
For the last week, Iran has been the main headline across our nation and the world. First, an Iranian-led group storms the US Embassy in Iraq. Next, the US kills the Iranian general responsible with an air strike. Third, Iran fires missiles at US targets in Iraq. In the process, they shoot down a commercial airplane in Iran from the Ukraine, killing over 170 people.
Read MoreDichotomy in Supernatural Realms
Published 1-9-2020 Over many years our posts have primarily focused on the wonders of the natural world and the manner in which the natural world points to the reality of a divine Creator. The natural world may be defined as all things in our environment, living and non-living. From the perspective of a creationist, it results from the benificent provision of…
Read MoreConceived of the Holy Spirit, Born of the Virgin Mary
Let’s acknowledge right from the start that the virgin birth of Jesus is a difficult doctrine to wrap your mind around. After all, how many virgins do you know who have ever gotten pregnant – while retaining their virginity?
Read MoreDimensionality Musings
Published 1-2-2020 Scripture unambiguously states that the universe had a beginning: its dimensions of length, height, width, its dimension of time, and the origin of all matter and energy. Physical laws, which we have somewhat humorously dubbed “Rules of the Game” in several past posts, were also set in place by the Creator. No other…
Read More5 Ways to Renew Your Walk with God
Do you need to renew your walk with God? You’re not alone. We often need times of refreshing from the Lord. We know He is the source of our strength, yet we sometimes lack direction to find our way. Psalm 142 notes a song composed by King David during a difficult time in his own…
Read MoreI Believe… Our Lord
At first glance, this line in the Apostles’ Creed may seem fairly insignificant. It’s only two words which could easily be lost or overlooked. But that would be a huge mistake: “and in Jesus Christ, His only son, our Lord….” There is a wealth of information in those words “our Lord.” “Lord” is the English word…
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