How Can Christians Respond to Racism?
First, Scripture is clear all people are created in God’s image. Genesis 1:27 states, “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”
Read MoreThis Father’s Day, Say Thanks
18 years ago, my father passed away after a long bout with cancer. He was 49 years old. When people talk about finding the cure for cancer, many think about pink ribbons or 5K runs. I dream about what it would be like if my dad was still alive. Holding his grandchildren. Telling stories. Sharing…
Read MoreWhat Will the Antichrist Do?
According to Daniel 9:27, “and he [referring to the Antichrist] shall confirm the covenant with many for one week”—literally for one seven. Now, there is an interesting implication of this. Many have thought that the event which will actually start the seven-year Tribulation period—or if you want to call it the seven-year 70th week of Daniel 9 that we’re reading about here—that the event that will actually start that will be the Rapture of the Church.
Read MoreHuman Knowledge and God’s Image
Published 6-12-2018 The concept of God’s image in humanity is a deep and provocative concept. God’s image does not occur in sub-human life even though God’s creative power is evident in all life. God’s creative power is also manifest in the coherent orderliness of the cosmos, especially in our unique Solar System with our Planet…
Read More4 Reasons Church Still Matters
A local church sign read: “Don’t give up on life. Let our church help.” The church clearly meant to let its people help those who are struggling. Others humorously saw the church claiming to help people give up on life. Unfortunately, too many people see the local church as the last place they would turn…
Read MoreWill Pets Go To Heaven?
Will our pets join us in heaven with the Lord? Can you provide a Scripture reference? I believe the answer is they will join us. But I am unable to find the answer in my reading of the Bible. If I am correct, this will provide much comfort to me. I am looking forward to your reply…
Read MoreWill I Be Married in Heaven?
I met a woman who was recently widowed. She wanted to know whether or not she would still be married to her husband in heaven. She seemed to be very concerned about this. I am not sure why, but there are at least two possible scenarios in a situation like this…
Read MoreDoes God Care When We Are Going Through Hard Times?
I have been reading through the Gospel of Mark and came to the passage in Mark 4:35-39 where Jesus calms the sea. The last part of verse 38 really “jumped” out at me. It was a terrible storm with the wind and waves threatening the disciples while Jesus was asleep….
Read MoreWhat Does it Mean to Blaspheme the Holy Spirit?
First of all, the word “blasphemy” comes from the Greek word “blasphemia” which means speaking evil against God. According to Acts 5:3-4, Peter tells Ananias that he has “lied to the Holy Spirit…You have not lied to men, but to God.” The Holy Spirit is one of the Persons of the Trinity along with the Father and the Son…
Read MoreWhy Do I Still Struggle with Sin If I Am a Christian?
What we are dealing with here is temptation. It is the common problem of all human beings, and will be as long as we are still in the body. So, the important thing is to know what to do about temptation…
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