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The Tragic State of National and World News
(Copyright 2024) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio) Is it any wonder the majority of people are turned off and tuned out by today’s news? Meaningful and extensive in-depth coverage is nonexistent because America’s networks cherry pick what they consider is newsworthy. The mainstream media has gone lamestream by avoiding significant news that is taking place globally, because America is domesticated in its mindset of what is considered relevant. You can hardly blame anyone for not watching news that is mostly insignificant tabloid fluff. The way it is presented is accepted as the status quo, even though trivial, mundane, boring and […]
Fully Man and Fully God?
(Copyright 09-26-2025) by John W. Ritenbaugh (Lancaster, South Carolina) Will someone please explain how a person can be more than the sum of his parts? It seems illogical, when we consider all the parts of something separately, that a fully constructed whole could be greater than the combined value of its constituent pieces. Although this is, of course, a word game, there is a serious purpose behind it. Some in the church of God have begun to doubt its traditional teaching regarding the physical/spiritual makeup of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Many may not be aware that this issue was a significant controversy […]
Power of Life and Death
(Copyright 2010) by Jamie McNab (England) You will recollect that we said before that our words, our tongues, and our ability to speak and communicate, really is a gift. Unfortunately, of course, it can be abused, like any other natural force. You could take electricity for example: you can light your house, cook your meals and so on, but wrongly used, electricity can burn and kill. We said in our first discussion, that we should “Guard our Lips”. Last week we entitled the message: “Choose Words of Life”. Today, we are heading this message as: “Power of Life and Death”. Proverbs […]
Vladimir Putin, The Antichrist, and the Kingdom of God
(Copyright) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming and is already in the world.I John 4:3b In II Thessalonians 2:1-4 Paul speaks of an evil, end-time world ruler whom he calls “the man of sin.” This individual whom Paul says, opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God, is obviously the same person that John refers to as “the Beast” in Revelation 13 and “the Antichrist” in I John 2:18; 4:3. In I John 2:18, John says, You have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now there are many antichrists in the […]
Tears & Laughter
(Copyright 03-29-24) by David Antion (Pasadena, California) There is a story about two philosophers. Each morning one would come out his front door look around begin to laugh. And each morning the other would come out of his front door and begin to wail and cry. It is so true that crying and laughter are natural to humans depending on what we see, how we look at things, and how we feel inside ourselves. Little infants will cry and as they look at Mommy’s or Daddy’s face they might giggle. The Bible says that “Jesus wept” in its shortest verse of John […]
Are the Sabbath and Holy Days Done Away?
(Copyright 08-13-2025) by Earl L. Henn (Charlotte, North Carolina) For centuries, people have tried to find ways to convince themselves and others that Christians are not required to observe the Sabbath and holy days. A favorite scriptural target in this quest is Colossians 2:16-17. Some teach that a heretical group of Judaizers in the Colossian church was trying to enforce obedience to Jewish practices, such as the laws of clean and unclean meats and the holy days. Under such a scenario, they argue, Paul is telling the Colossians that they did not have to do these things, and further, they had no need to be concerned […]
Success and Failure
(Copyright 07-19-2025) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) TRUST“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart…in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.” (Prv: 3:5) “Delight yourself also in Yahweh; and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Yahweh; trust also in Him; and He WILL bring it to pass.” (Psa. 37:4,5) THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT; NOT WHAT YOU DON’T WANT:“…as he thinketh in his heart so is he…” (Prv.23: 7) SUCCESS OR FAILURE:“The line between failure and success is so fine that we… are often on the line and do not know it. […]
History has Clearly Spoken: Mamdani’s Vision for NYC and America will Destroy the Economy
(Copyright 07-26-2025) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) The election of Zohran Mamdani as the Democrat nominee for mayor of New York City, has set off a firestorm of controversy. Although he calls himself a “Social Democrat,” his statements carry a ring of Marxism. For example, he has called for eliminating private property ownership, and in its place, implementing government-run housing for everyone. He has also called for a government-run chain of grocery stores. These and other statements have led to many, including Donald Trump, to warn that he is a communist. Winston Churchill said, “Those who do not learned from history are doomed to repeat […]
The American Church and Donald Trump
(Copyright 07-31-2025) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) Daniel 2:21 says that God “removes kings and raises up kings.” Psalm 75:7 says, “God is the Judge: He puts down one and exalts another.” In Isaiah 45:13, God said of King Cyrus of Persia, “I have raised him up.” Donald J. Trump was raised up as President of the United States for a specific purpose, which the American church needs to understand. Trump was raised up, not to save America, but to give the American church a window of opportunity to awaken from its spiritual doldrums and be the instrument of God for […]
Jesus and James
(Copyright 07-19-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Dear Friends and Brethren, While most people who have an interest in the subject, even if they are not nor claim to be converts to Christianity, believe that Jesus Christ actually existed as a human being in the early first century (A.D.), some few claim otherwise. Yet, there’s much evidence, even from various extra-biblical sources attesting to his existence and certain facts relating to what is recorded in Scripture about him. Our faith in Christ rests primarily on the Bible, which we believe to be the word of God. But it is of interest what […]
“Act of God” And Original Sin – Most Eat the Forbidden Fruit?
(Copyright 07-12-2025) by Richard Frates (Easly, South Carolina) Jesus Christ said: “Only God is good.” what is the “good” message from God to the living when “Act of God” great natural disasters occur bringing, destruction, and death to young and old? To those who are conscious of God: Instead of Devil-Media conscious and have the “Beginning of Wisdom” that is the fear of God. The answer is given by Jesus Christ in Luke 13:1-5 “Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. Christ answered, do you […]
Laws of Logic, Inherent and Fundamental to Reality
(Copyright) by Jeffrey Caldwell (Arkansas) The laws of logic appear to be inherent and fundamental aspects of reality — or else, it seems, all our thinking and “scientific investigation” is futile! Rather small children that we be, our ability to grasp or be absolutely certain about the essential nature of reality is limited. Even most atheists seem to think, as I do, that the laws of logic are immaterial, unchanging, universal, and eternal. Those are Biblically proclaimed attributes of the Creator who claims to be the Lawgiver and the Sustainer of all things. God-fearing scientists think the laws of logic are the way […]
Stephen and the New Deal
(Copyright 06-25-25) by Richard T. Ritenbaugh (Charlotte, North Carolina) Luke begins the action of the book of Acts just weeks after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In his second chapter, only days after Christ’s dramatic ascension to the Father’s right hand, he relates the giving of the Holy Spirit that launches the New Testament church. The ensuing chapters detail its subsequent growth and expansion throughout the world as God added thousands of believers to the church (Acts 2:41; 4:4). He shows the apostles performing stunning signs and wonders—even Peter’s shadow passing over the sick left healed people in its wake (Acts 5:12-16). An anomaly to the dynamic […]
Persist and Give It Another Try
(Copyright 06-28-2025) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) RUN WITH PATIENCE:“Persistence,…is to the character of man what carbon is to steel.”- (Napoleon Hill). He bends but does not break. He springs back. The Race is not over until it is over. Life’s Long and Winding Road must be Run with Patience. (Heb.12:1) THE PATIENCE OF THE SAINTS:“Here is the Patience of the saints:…they that keep the commandments of Yahweh and the faith of Yahshua.” (Rev.14:12) “…knowing that Tribulation works Patience; and Patience, Experience; and Experience, Hope…” (Rom. 5:3-4) PATIENCE REQUIRES PERSISTENCE:“He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the […]
Lazarus and the Rich Man
(Copyright 06-21-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Dear Friends and Brethren, The Bible tells us that Satan “deceives the whole world” (Revelation 12:9). How does he do this? One of the main tools that he uses is false religion, false teachers, false prophets, impostors, including those who come in the name of Christ, calling themselves “Christians,” but sowing lies, confusion, false doctrines, twisting the Scriptures to lead people into error (Matthew 24:4-5; Acts 20:29-30; II Corinthians 11:13-15; II Peter 3:16-17; Jude 1:4-5). So, the vast majority of people today professing Christianity are victims of deception, confused about Biblical doctrine, and believing concepts […]
1860s Nihilists, 1960s Hippies and 2025 Rioters
(Copyright 06-11-2025) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) “Religion was to be replaced by the exact sciences, family life by free love, private property by collectivism… “ – Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910 IN VIEW OF the violent rioting in California and other places, it’s past time to republish the following excerpts from my March 20, 2022, column. “NIHILISM, the name commonly given to the Russian form of revolutionary Socialism, which had at first an academical character, and rapidly developed into an anarchist revolutionary movement.” [The following quotes are all from the Encyclopedia Britannica, 11th edition (1910), with my emphasis throughout.] “It originated in the early […]
A Matter of Life and Death
(Copyright 04-05-2025) by Warren Zehrung (Little Rock, Arkansas) Day of Atonement 2024(Sermon Notes) by Warren Zehrung October 12, 2024Yom Kippur We have come to the tenth day of Tishri, the seventh month of the Sacred Hebrew calendar. Today is the Day of Atonement. The Day of Atonement remains an enigmatic concept for the Church of God: Fasting on a Feast day is mysterious, and the emphasis on no work, is difficult to interpret and understand. Today, we’ll bring a little clarity to the matter. The Day of Atonement is a wonderful day in the Plan of God picturing the reconciliation of God […]
Distribution of Bibles and Need for Labourers
(Copyright 04-09-2025) by Obed Mambwe (Kawambwa, Zambia) Dear brethren in the Most Highest God Greetings again in Jesus name. And the Bible teaches that ” The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.” This is facts about the work of God here in Zambia it’s on demand we are in need of many copies of Bibles. That’s why we go forth to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and this needs of humanity is outside church and inside church. The book […]
Appreciation and Recommendations
(Copyright 03-29-2025) by Rebecca Wise (East Bend, North Carolina) First of all, great job on both the old and new websites. They’re easy to navigate, either by searching for keywords or by clicking on authors. The parrot photo for the old, and the sheep photo for the new, are a nice touch. Also, the editors’ corrections were appropriate (and gracious) regarding the Passover confusion. Your follow-up was also scripturally based. We definitely want to avoid error and base our understanding on corrected mistranslations of the Bible rather than the thoughts or traditions of men (often based on bias, misunderstanding or personal […]
Fulfilled Prophecy a Proof of God and the Bible
(Copyright 03-16-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) How do we really know God exists? How do we really know that God answers prayers and keeps his word? How do we really know even what his word is? Many people, in reality the vast majority, live their lives with little or no knowledge of or regard for the true God. There are many who scoff at the idea that God actually intervenes in a decisive way in the affairs of men and nations (2 Peter 3:3-4). Fulfilled prophecy is one of the primary proofs not only that God exists, but of his identity […]
Speech-Crimes, Shut Your Mouth, Trump and Elon:
(Copyright 03-17-2025) by Richard Frates (Easly, South Carolina) SPEECH-CRIMES, Shut Your Mouth, Trump and Elon: And America! Bellows England, France, and Germany! Genesis 1:4 – God called “Light Good” and “Separated Light from Darkness” Free Speech will do the same. The threat from Europe’s ICC court tyrants – to arrest Trump and Elon Musk for allowing and practicing “Freedom of Speech” is diabolical. An attempt to enslave nations: The “Beast” Slave-Master of your mind: ICC Arrogant Bastards Assume, WORLDWIDE AUTHORITY over all nations: to dictate “good and evil” innocent or guilty! In France, England, and Germany, speaking truth is against the law: If […]
Adam and Eve Really Did Exist
(Copyright 03-17-2025) by David Rives (Lewisburg, Tennessee) Here is a recent headline in the Daily Mail: “Scientists reveal all the evidence Adam and Eve really did exist.” Now, as you can imagine, the article lacks a lot of substance or detail on who these people were… but the idea is simply that there is genetic proof that we do actually have a common ancestor. That is a good start. Reporters consistently come to the conclusion that evidence for some of the biblical accounts are being discovered but still fall short. You’ve heard me talk about Darwin’s Darkest Lie (which is that we came […]
The US and EU Alliance is Dead
(Copyright 03-19-2025) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) https://discernreport.com/europe-goes-full-totalitarian-and-puts-the-entire-western-world-at-risk/ “Europe Goes Full Totalitarian and Puts the Entire Western World at Risk”“by Brandon Smith, March 19, 2025, in Opinions “ A very well thought out examination and analysis of a major on-going socialist movement by leaders of Europe that has the goal of “We WILL rule over you!”; and the leaders are afraid of their people going the same way the U.S. has. The spiritual war between the adversary of Satan the devil (the god of this world – 2 Corinthians 4:4) and his dominion against Heaven’s intent of ‘the way’ that produces peace on […]
Spiritual Significance of Washings and Sacrifices
(Copyright 03-09-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) We are told in Scripture that the “law,” which often in the New Testament refers to not just a law code but to the Old Covenant system, “was our tutor to bring us unto Christ” (Galatians 3:24, NKJV). In the King James Version is “schoolmaster” in place of tutor. The Greek word is “paidagōgós,” and the role includes not only instruction, but “guardianship,” both training of and constant attendance to the conduct and safety of a child. As Paul goes on to point out, those who are faithful to Christ are no longer under […]
Covenant Promise and Prophecy
(Copyright 03-02-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) God made promises to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob concerning their descendants. These promises included physical blessings to specific peoples, or nations, and to the entire world. And the fulfillment of many of the prophecies concerning these nations was to occur at the “end time,” that is, near the time in which we are living now. Understanding how these promises have been, are being, and will continue to be fulfilled is an important key to understanding Bible prophecy. The fulfillment of these prophecies not only is a powerful testimony to the existence of God, […]
There isn’t much difference between slaughter and laughter
(Copyright 03-04-2025) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) WAR IS RAW SPELLED BACKWARDS. – CD Borrowed: My advice to Volodymyr Zelenskyy comes from my dad: “Don’t read your own press and never drink your own tubwater.” Jim Croce said it best: “You don’t tug on Superman’s cape, you don’t spit in the wind, you don’t pull the mask off the Ol’ Lone Ranger . . . ” and you don’t mess around with Trump! YOU WOULD THINK that everyone would prefer peace, but that’s not the case. The following is from “Eisenhower in War and Peace,” by Jean Edward Smith: After the death of […]
Shake and Bake!
(Copyright 02-26-2025) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) “We ain’t fakin’. Whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on,” so goes the classic song by Jerry Lee Lewis. The shaking has begun! The old order is being uprooted and removed. A new era is emerging from the ashes of yesterday’s failed policies which too often ignored geopolitical reality causing chaos and suffering for millions throughout the world. “Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me [Jeremiah]: ‘Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy […]
Will Judah and Israel Go into Captivity Again?
(Copyright) by Rhoda Foust (Lehigh Acres, Florida) What caused Judah and Israel to go into captivity? Was it not Yahweh’s command? De 4:19 And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, [even] all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which Yahweh thy Elohim hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven. Did they do just that? Jer 8:2 And they shall spread them before the sun, and the moon, and all the host of heaven, whom they have loved, and whom they have […]
An Elderly Native Chief Prophesies the Destiny of George Washington and America
(Copyright 02-20-2025) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) He cannot die in battle. The Great Spirit protects that man and guides his destinies. He will become chief of nations, and a people yet unborn will hail him the founder of a mighty nation (Hyatt, America’s Revival Heritage-Second Edition, 73). According to historian, George Bancroft, these words were spoken by an old Native American chief concerning George Washington several years before the Declaration of Independence. He spoke these words as he reminisced with Washington and others about a battle, 15 years previous, when they were on opposite sides during the French and Indian Wars. The Chief […]
Valentine’s Day and Real Love
(Copyright 02-12-2025) by Staff (Charlotte, North Carolina) How can we say, “I love you”? Let me count the ways! On their wedding anniversary, a husband might give his wife a lovely card and a gift, some flowers, and maybe even a romantic dinner at an upscale restaurant. With them, he is saying, “I love you.” On Father’s Day, his wife might give him a card and a gift. Likewise, she is telling him that she loves him. But our society, urged on by the greeting card industry and other merchants, tries to tell us that it is not enough for family members to declare […]
Overweight and don’t like it?
(Copyright 2023) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) https://nourishingtraditions.com/foods-that-make-you-fat/ by Sally Fallon Morell Fascinating article on what things in our modern foods tend to make us put on weight [esp. ‘low-fat foods’] and reduce our health. Many surprises in here and things we can do to get our bodies back on track, especially delicious fats! Not your normal ‘educated’ ways that eventually don’t work and actually can do you harm! This information is a game changer. It reaches to your gut level “(no pun intended) and your instinct will tell you ‘this is right!’ I’m hoping this info will go far and wide – pun […]
One Lamb in the Morning & One at Evening
(Copyright) by Nicholas Charcharos (United Kingdom) At this time of the year the thoughts of the Christian are often on the death of our Lord Jesus and one attempts for some moments at least to reflect upon the hours on the cross, the pain and getting to the point of death. Mark, the first of the gospels to be written records (15:25) “it was the third hour, and they crucified him”. This is a plain statement from someone who it seems likely lived around Jerusalem and watched the events in real time. From verse 33 of the same chapter its clear […]
Only God can make America great now (and the jury is out on that)
(Copyright 2022) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) “Even Trump himself has tried to warn his worshippers that the only savior of anyone and any country is God and NOT him! He has come straight out and told people this truth!” – posted on Facebook by a friend. FROM WHAT does this country most desperately need to be saved? I’m dipping into my Facebook scroll today. Here’s one example: “Their minds belong to us and they’ll learn what we want ’em to learn; forget the parents.” – a public school teacher. More examples, regarding “wokeness”: “People who cannot recognize a palpable absurdity are very much […]
Bullocks and the Feast of Tabernacles
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan) In Numbers 29:12-39 we find that for the seven days of the Feast of Tabernacles there is a daily sacrifice of bulls (the KJV calls them bullocks). Thirteen bullocks are offered on the first day (which is a high sabbath), twelve bullocks on the second day and so on, decreasing daily in number until seven bullocks on the seventh day for a total of seventy. On the eighth day, called the Last Great Day (a high sabbath), only one bullock is offered. God’s plan for mankind is symbolized by the Holy Days. The Feast of Tabernacles […]
“And the Earth Helped the Woman”
(Copyright 2022) by Rich Traver (Clifton, Colorado) The Book of Revelation might be referred to as “The Book of Two Women”.Satan being deeply involved with one of them and Intent on destroying the other.Especially interesting is the Earth’s Peoples’ Reaction to them both. As this generation approaches what has been called “the end of this present age”, Satan is described as being in a state of panic, knowing that he has but a short time remaining. That awareness would leave us with the realization that desperation would ensue and that he would do all in his power to effect chaos and […]
How are God the Father and Yeshua One?
(Copyright 2008) by Bryan T. Huie (Dennard, Arkansas) To most Jews, including many Messianics, the nature of God is defined in the Shema: DEUTERONOMY 6:4 ” Hear [shema’], O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one [echad]! (NKJV) Messianics apply this understanding of the oneness of God to a confusing statement by Yeshua recorded in the tenth chapter of John’s Gospel. In response to the Jews’ request to confirm that he was the prophesied Messiah (John 10:24), Yeshua stated: JOHN 10:30 “I and the Father are one [hen].” (NASU) What did he mean by this declaration? Was Yeshua here applying the Shema […]
Why the War in Iraq and Afghanistan Will Fail
(Copyright) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio) Why The “War On Terror” Is A War Without EndConsider the following points and the present quagmire in Iraq. The present conflict is called the “War on Terror” and not a specific war on an enemy of a particular nation. It is the politically correct way to fight a war without offending world opinion. What is America’s objective? Terror is a tactic used by an enemy. America is fighting an idea. What foreign policy agenda clearly defines how America will eventually leave Iraq and Afghanistan? The Bush administration continually states troop cuts are planned, but a […]
The Passover and the Ransom
(Copyright) by Bill Hillebrenner (Matthews, North Carolina) Were the Passover lambs Israel killed the ransom that set them free from Egypt? How does the Egyptians burying their firstborn killed by the death angel relate to the New Testament and Jesus? I am (YHVH Elohim) . . . your Savior, I gave Egypt for your ransom . . . I give men for thee and people for thy life (Isaiah 43:3 – 4). The blood over the doorposts kept the firstborn of Israel from becoming part of the ransom. A ransom is a price paid to set the captured free. It should be […]
VACCINATED and PARANOID: State, Media and CDC Panic and Screamers
(Copyright) by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) The Covid-19 Vaccinated for protection insanely believe – they are Not protected regardless of being vaccinated? So why do the – vaccinated and paranoid – insist that others be vaccinated? Answer: So, they can also believe they are really Not vaccinated or protected? And condemn others who are Not Vaccinated and Not Paranoid? Unvaccinated Sweden Bans sick Vaccinated Israelis – spreading the Covid-19 virus. Fearful and Vaccinated Denmark – Bans Un-Vaccinated Americans. America Bans Freedom of Speech – Restricts the Un-Masked and Un-Vaccinated. Plunges the nation into debt to fight the bug. Testing positive […]
Overwhelmed with Joy and Love
(Copyright) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) Sarah Pierpont Edwards attended the Congregational Church in Northampton MA, which was pastored by her husband, Jonathan Edwards. Women were supposed to remain silent in the Puritan/Congregational churches, but a mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit was occurring (the Great Awakening) and she could hardly contain herself at times. “I could scarcely refrain from leaping with transports of joy,” she exclaimed. One day she was so overwhelmed by God’s presence that she could no longer stand but sank to the floor. It happened as she listened to a visiting minister lament that God’s children should […]
The War in Afghanistan and American Complacency
(Copyright) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio) Ask any given American what has been their view of the country’s involvement in Afghanistan, and most people will say it was time for America’s presence to end. It’s a generic and shallow response without consideration for the complexities of both the short and long term consequences involved. What objective has been successfully achieved when witnessing the Taliban retake territory, it once held? What justifiable pride is there when looking at the thousands of American lives that have been sacrificed, and lifelong injuries, both physically and emotionally for those who were sent thousands of miles […]
Differentiating Spiritual Power and Soul Power
(Copyright) by Zac Poonen (Bangalore, India) In 1 Corinthians 2:14, 15, we read of “the natural (soulish) man” and “he who is spiritual“. There is a vast difference between a soulish Christian and a spiritual Christian. Human cleverness cannot understand this, as it says there: “A natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised. But he who is spiritual appraises all things, yet he himself is appraised by no one.” The mind and the spirit are as different as the eye and the ear. And just as […]
An open letter to generation Y and Z: Smarty-pants on fire
(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) ” . . appealing to the Supreme Judge of the Universe for the rectitude of our intentions . . “ – signers of the Declaration of Independence IT”S ONE half hour past bar time. Me, I went to bed early and got up for my first cup of coffee at 1:30 a.m.! Insomnia lets you throw another log on the fire, go to the bathroom, and get a head start on the day’s duties. “In the U.S., Decline of Christianity Continues.” – headline by Pew Research Center, 10-17-19 You like polls? Here’s a poll for you: Only […]
Christians and Jews Disarmed: Surrendered Moral Authority to the State
(Copyright) by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) As Eve believes Satan – the forbidden is – Believing Devil-Media: State and Church Leaders are eating Devil-Media’s – poisoned fruit – and feeding – it to the masses. There is Power in God’s Word: “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of this world. They have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretention that sets itself up against the knowledge of God” 2 Corinthians 10:4-5. The “knowledge of God” is the food of Truth, Light and Life – the knowledge of Devil-Media is the food of […]
A Snapshot of Church History and Mosaic Law
(Copyright) by Avram Yehoshua (Flagstaff, Arizona) Passover (Lev. 23:4-8f.; Mt. 26:26f.) and the 7th day Sabbath (Gen. 2:1-3; Ex. 20:8-11; Lk. 4:16) aren’t observed by most Christians today, but in the days of the Apostles they were (Acts 15:21; 21:20-24; 1st Cor. 5:6-8), which reveals that they kept Mosaic Law. The Church teaches that the Law was nullified at the death of Jesus, but Church History records that for the first 90 years after the resurrection, all Christians kept Passover and the 7th day Sabbath, and walked out their faith in Christ through all the rules of Moses that applied […]
The Feast and God’s People
(Copyright) by David Antion (Pasadena, California) In ancient times the feast was about rejoicing in the fear of the ETERNAL. It was called the feast of the harvest, or feast of Ingathering, Feast of Tabernacles (Tents), or simply,” the feast.” The harvest was complete. Food was plenteous. The work was done, and it was time to rejoice before the Eternal and give thanks to Him and learn to fear to disappoint Him. People in Israel took their tithes of the land—food, wine, and animals– to the temple and ate in the place that God chose to place His Name — the […]
When Were the Angels Created and When Were They Corrupted?
(Copyright) by Jeffrey Caldwell (Arkansas) The angelic realm is created (Colossians 1:15-17). God created the earth, the heavens and everything in them in six days (Exodus 20:11). All the angels were joyful at the laying of the foundations of the earth (Job 38:4-7). The angels were created to serve people for a holy purpose (Hebrews 1:14). At the end of the sixth day everything was “very good” in God’s estimation (Genesis 1:28-31). Satan was in Eden, at that time, as the model of perfection, full of wisdom and exquisitely beautiful, a guardian with access to God (Ezekiel 28:12-14). On Day One of the week in which […]
The Financial Policy of Jesus and The Apostles
(Copyright) by Zac Poonen (Bangalore, India) Jesus has given us an example in money-matters that all who serve Him, and all churches must follow. When Jesus worked as a carpenter, up to the age of 30, He earned His living – honestly, without ever cheating anyone and without ever getting into debt. “Every servant of the Lord must ensure that he manifests the attitude of Christ in relation to money.” Thereafter, He was in full-time ministry for the next 3½ years. During this period, He had some strict principles in financial matters. His apostles followed those principles exactly and rigidly. The church is […]
Evolution and Pop Culture
(Copyright) by David Rives (Lewisburg, Tennessee) If you pay attention while you’re watching TV shows and movies, you might be surprised by the amount of evolutionary content the writers and producers work into the finished product. Everything from kids’ movies about the Ice Age, to Flintstones cartoons, to sci-fi movies have subtle (or not-so-subtle) messages of evolution or millions of years. This is especially common within the science fiction genre of films. Many of them feature back stories that dip into the far distant past or alien civilizations that have evolved elsewhere in the universe. Indeed, this genre started to become […]
The Wise and the Foolish
(Copyright) by Paul Janvier Mbock (Cameroon) ““For the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets”” (Amos 3:7) ESV– ” And he said unto me, Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book. For the time is near” (Rev. 22:10). There is a parallelism between Matthew 7:21-23 and Matthew 25:1-12, because these two passages each have two categories of people called for the Kingdom of Heaven or Kingdom of God: In Matthew 7:21-23 There are those who say ‘Lord, Lord (or Jesus, Jesus)’ and do the Will of the Father (God)- (V 21), and 2) Those who say ‘Lord, Lord […]