We live in a time where the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, current possibilities of economic and societal collapse, and crime have people buying guns and ammunition in large quantities for self protection. What does the Bible say about that? What does the Bible say about so-called "assault we...
Christians will not find the word “suicide” in Scripture, but the fact of suicide is seen throughout Scripture as an evidence of the struggle some have with the effects of mankind’s fallen nature. The Bible teaches that Satan, the father of lies, come
Greater intimacy with God is the reward of sacrifice. His love and one’s salvation are not reliant on denying oneself chocolate or beer, but idolatry stands in the way of worshiping the one true God. These 40 days are set aside to praise and worship the Lord; to read the Bible more,...
However, I continued to study the Bible to learn more about real Christianity. So, nearly 50 years ago it became clear to me that various ones who claimed to get their teachings from the Bible, really did not (see alsoHope of Salvation: How theContinuingChurch of God Differs from Protestan...
There is much in the Bible against which every instinct of my being rebels, so much that I regret the necessity which has compelled me to read it through from beginning to end. I do not think that the knowledge which I have gained of its history and sources compensates me for the unple...
Does God have a plan for humans? The answer is clearly YES! The Bible teaches: 6 But one testified in a certain place, saying: "What is man that You are mindful of him, Or the son of man that You take care of him? 7 You have made him a little lower than the angels; ...
I downshifted to take the corner. 7. a. To undertake, make, or perform: take a walk; take a decision. b. To perceive or become aware of by one of the senses: took a quick look at the sky; took a smell of the spices. c. To commit and apply oneself to the study of: take...
First, there’s no “Thou shalt not meme” in the Bible. Memes, of course, did not exist when Scripture was written. But the use of images as such existed, and images are not condemned in Scripture, nor considered intrinsically evil, though we are warned not to make graven images or ...
Those of you that allow others to predefine specific people as cranks, crackpots, kooks, & loons, and of course let them do so such that your mind may remain within an ongoing dormant state, perhaps you should start by clicking on theBible Codes ELS - Introductiontab, and proceed to study...
with the word "hamartia." The error of hamartia does not necessarily need to be the result of an inherent flaw in the character, however. Hamartia is theactionthat brings about the downfall, while a tragic flaw, like hubris, is apersonality traitor a part of the character’s moral makeup...