A young man wrote and told of his negative experiences in a church. One such experience was his exclusion from a teen camp because of his recent facial piercing. More: “Every time I walked in those doors I felt judged.” Making the decision to leave that place at the age of 16, his feelings were confirmed …
Yearly Archives: 2018
Holy Spirit Baptism
“If the Holy Spirit were taken out of the world today, 95% of all Christianity would continue undisturbed.” WA Criswell. A sad but true statement, I believe. If the apostle Paul were around today he would be in danger of getting the same response he received from the new disciples of Christ at Ephesus when he asked …
Profile of Politically Correct Tyrants
Quote: “Those who will not be ruled by God will be ruled by tyrants.” William Penn. Whether he is the originator of the quote there is some dispute, but it matters not; it is the truth in any case. ‘Tyrant’ – ‘a ruler who exercises absolute power oppressively or brutally.’ Probably for most people when …
Be a Voice for God not an Echo
God bless every person young and old who by faith opens their mouth to proclaim the Lord Jesus Christ and His gospel message of salvation. Especially may God bless you who thinks your efforts have no great impact on those spoken to. God will honor your efforts regardless of such thoughts, which are a lie from …
When Jehovah’s Witnesses Come Knocking
I’m always pleased when Jehovah’s Witnesses come knocking on my door. Why? It’s my God-given opportunity to witness Jehovah to them. I inform them, “I’m Jehovah’s witness too; His name is Jesus and now I’m going to tell you what He’s done for me. He took away my desire for boozing and drunkenness. Jesus cleaned …
Get Real with God and He will Get Real with You
Even though they were in captivity because of their acts of rebellion and idolatry, through His prophet Jeremiah, God told the Jewish people that His thoughts towards them were thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. They had some conditions to meet before they could inherit the glorious …
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No wonder we’re Mocked and Ridiculed for our Beliefs
Why are Bible Christians mocked and ridiculed for their beliefs but people of other beliefs are not mocked or ridiculed for theirs? Answer: The Bible is the only Book to accurately reveal and proclaim the nature and character of Jesus Christ. We stand on that alone, thereby rejecting all extra-biblical writings and religious traditions. Why …
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Improper Bible Teaching
A group of Christian pastors shared what they considered to be primary concerns facing the Church today. Said one, “My primary concern is for this young generation of Christians. They are not receiving proper teaching, which means they will not be able to stand when the pressure comes.” His peers agreed with him. Whilst his …
Observable Evidence the Bible is God’s Inspired Word
What is some observable evidence the Bible is God’s inspired word? Answer: The reactions one receives from most people when one proclaims its Scriptures. For some there will be feelings of discomfort; they’ll change the subject. For others, there will be feelings of anger but they’ll keep it under wraps, dismissing you in the process. Not only will some have feelings …
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Invoking the Name of Jesus Christ in Prayer
Approximately 500 Christians gathered in front of the New Zealand Parliament recently, to pray for the Speaker to bring back references to Jesus Christ in the Parliamentary prayer. Late last year the Country changed Government and the new Speaker removed mention of Jesus Christ from the prayer. It appears he did so not for malicious …
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