The Vedic understanding ofkarmaas a marriage of freewill and fate puts a resounding resolution on debates concerning this topic. Essentially, human beings are "adults" of the universe and are therefore held responsible for their free choices. Responsibility for the use of our freedoms is what gen...
The argument that some Scriptures seem to require salvation by faith plus works, while others seem to support eternal security stems from that seminal deception — that God’s Word is ambiguous when examined closely. 2) “Ye shall be as gods.” It goes against the grain of human pride to ...
In the historical context, many religious leaders of the time had access to the Scriptures but failed to recognize Jesus as the Messiah, illustrating a lack of true spiritual possession. even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.”This serves as a sobering reminder of the ...
While most courses in senior high school are compulsory, there is a tendency that an increasing number of schools are beginning to offer their students some courses that are optional, such as gardening, calligraphy, ball games club and so o...
discoursed on husbandry with him, took his farm at his price, at any price, mortgaging it to him in my mind; even put a higher price on it,—took everything but a deed of it,—took his word for his deed, for I dearly love to talk,—cultivated it, and him too to some extent...
This statement uses the very words, “The Holy Angels.” The angels are called holy in other places of the Bible, for instance in Matthew 25:31 and Revelation 14:10. In the Bible, we read of many holy things, particularly the Holy Scriptures themselves, the Holy Spirit, and now the ho...
The argument that some Scriptures seem to require salvation by faith plus works, while others seem to support eternal security stems from that seminal deception — that God’s Word is ambiguous when examined closely. 2) “Ye shall be as gods.” It goes against the grain of human pride to ...
like the prodigal son, you are in a far and distant land, and need to turn away from the pig slop you are feeding on and return again to your Father’s banqueting table. It may be that you need to stop walking in darkness and return to a daily walk in the light of God’s love...
Paul says, “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All...
As I have spent this time writing and reflecting on the Scriptures, I have also contemplated why the Lord has led me to this discipline at this time. These writings are as much for myself as for anyone who might gain some insight from them. I have been scanning lots of Scripture that ...