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The Post-Christian Age in America
(Copyright 12-01-2023) by James Lloyd (Medford, Oregon) The Bible told us it would come when it said there would be a “Falling Away [from the truth]” (II Thessalonians 2:9), but very few saw the form this “departure” from the Gospel would take, as the attached humorous cartoon shows. The Scriptures also describe it as a “Snare,” but the practice of breaking free to pursue unrestricted, selfish interests is essentially when Flesh and Blood pursuits unexpectedly rise above Spiritual and moral considerations. Jesus Christ said this time would be similar to Sodom and Gomorrah, as that account formed the vivid historical example […]
Wisdom in Being Honest
(Copyright 2023) by Zac Poonen (Bangalore, India) True Christian fellowship must be based on light. We can walk in true and deep fellowship with one another only if we are willing to walk in the light (1 John 1:7). This involves a willingness to be ourselves with each other – avoiding all sham and hypocrisy. This is how God intends Christians to walk with one another. Remember, the first sin publicly judged by God in the early Church was hypocrisy (see the story of Ananias and Sapphira recorded in Acts 5:1-14). “The world is full of lonely, tense, fear-ridden and neurotic […]
Why Was Jesus Born in Bethlehem?
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington Hills, Michigan) Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem when his parents, Mary and Joseph, lived in Nazareth (Luke 2:39)? The primary reason the birth of Jesus took place in Bethlehem was to fulfill the prophecy given by the minor prophet Micah. He stated the following: And you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, you being least among the thousands of Judah, out of you He (Jesus) shall come forth (be born) to Me, that is to become Ruler in Israel . . . (Micah 5:2, HBFV throughout). One of the most fascinating facts about the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem is how God […]
Pancakes in Russia
(Copyright 2023) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) Will Russia ever attack America? This has been a driving fear of U.S. policy since Russia obtained an atomic bomb in 1949. The nuclear arms race was on. With the development of the hydrogen bomb and delivery vehicles, such as, Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs), destruction of all life upon the earth became a frightening reality. To counter a nuclear threat from the Soviet Union, the U.S. developed a Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) policy which means that if Russia were to launch a first attack, the U.S. would have the means to launch a counter […]
Death in the Vatican
(Copyright 04-23-2025) by Richard T. Ritenbaugh (Charlotte, North Carolina) On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis, 88, died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure in Vatican City. Though the pontiff had returned to work after a five-week hospital stay, he was still recovering from double pneumonia and related health complications. The day before his death, he made his last public appearance at St. Peter’s Basilica, offering a final Easter address (delivered by his aide, Archbishop Diego Ravelli) for the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics. Argentine-born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the 266th leader of the Catholic Church, was the first Jesuit pope, the first from the […]
The Distorted Thinking Behind the Riots in Los Angeles
(Copyright 06-14-2025) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) When Freedom is Turned into Lawlessness & Anarchy Political supporters of the violent protestors insist that they are exercising their First Amendment rights of Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Assembly. This is a blatant distortion of those rights and America’s founders warned this would happen with an amoral and irreligious people. America’s Founders knew that the success of the nation they had formed hinged on the moral character of its citizens and their ability to govern themselves. For example, President John Adams, in a 1798 speech, warned, We have no government armed with power capable […]
When the Bible was King in America
(Copyright 06-14-2025) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) The Bible was the most cherished and the most quoted book in early America. America’s founding generation found in the pages of the Bible its moral compass, its guide for ethics, and the lens through which it viewed and interpreted all of life. It is, therefore, not surprising that the second most popular book in early America proposed a ceremony making the Bible America’s king. In January of 1776, Thomas Paine published his very popular book, Common Sense, in which he presented compelling arguments for independence from Great Britain. The book sold 500,000 copies, which would […]
The Truth About Speaking in Tongues
(Copyright) by Zac Poonen (Bangalore, India) “Every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation (change)” (James. 1:17). God never makes a mistake, He never changes and He gives only perfect gifts. Therefore when He gave the gift of “speaking in unknown languages” (“tongues”) to the church on the day of Pentecost, He knew exactly what He was doing. The gift of “tongues” was a perfect gift. God has not changed His mind about the gift, for He never changes. God knew the controversies that would surround this gift in the 20th […]
How to be an Anchor in the Storm
(Copyright 2017) by Brenda Branson (Hanson, Kentucky) One of the reasons a battered woman is finally able to leave an abusive relationship is because she has someone who acts as her anchor in the storm. “For a battered woman, having an anchor can mean the difference between helplessness and empowerment to work toward a solution,” says Susan Brewster, author of “To be an Anchor in the Storm.” She compares the role of friends and relatives of battered women to the anchor of a ship. The anchor: * is made of the strongest steel which is able to withstand corrosive elements around it* […]
Trust in God Ministry, Kawambwa
(Copyright 03-29-2025) by Obed Mambwe (Kawambwa, Zambia) Rebecca Wise and Laura Lee, our beloved spiritual families, Thank you once again for your response and I hope you are encouraged in the service of the Lord today. Also, we are much beneficiaries of our Lord is service. All Brothers and Sisters here,are sendeth christian greetings to you all in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Sister Wise, I’m Mambwe obed from Kawambwa, Trust in God ministry it’s a home church, p.o box 730142, Kawambwa 730000, Luapula province Zambia. I’m not Obed Mambwe from sign language is from Lusaka and he […]
Impeach Judges Who Use “Due Process” to License Crimes in Process!
(Copyright 03-29-2025) by Richard Frates (Easly, South Carolina) “due process” license crimes in process! Impeach the Judges Due Process: Concept ensure fair treatment when the government seeks to deprive individuals of life, liberty, or property.” government democratic party judges did just that with no “due process.” They deprived January 6 Americans of “life, liberty and property” because they were republicans. In the dark minds of media-devils and democratic party judges – only democrats are free to demonstrate! And when democrats riot Media-Devils applaud. “Due process concepts were devised by historical figures such as King John of England. and the drafters of the […]
Three Aspects of Love in Your Marriage
(Copyright 2022) by Zac Poonen (Bangalore, India) 1. Love expresses appreciation:There is a whole book on married love that God has included in the Bible – the Song of Solomon. Consider what the husband says to his wife here in Song of Solomon (from various verses in the Message Bible): “You’re beautiful, my dear love, from head to toe – beautiful beyond compare and absolutely flawless. You’re as lovely as the ravishing visions of my ecstasy. Your voice is soothing, and your face is ravishing. Your beauty, within and without, is absolute, my dear friend. You’re a paradise.” “You’ve captured […]
Date for Pentecost in 2025
(Copyright 03-22-2025) by Keith Slough (Kannapolis, North Carolina) I noticed a typo in your Holyday dates at the end of the page. The Day of Pentecost is JUNE 8th. Someone wrote June 2nd — so I thought I would bring this to your attention so you can correct it. I’m an independent COG minister in North Carolina — AC graduate in Pasadena Editor’s Note:My education comes directly from God and Christ through their Holy Scriptures (the Bible) and the Holy Spirit that was granted to me at Baptism. I am glad we got those credentials out of the way. June 2, 2025, […]
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 […]
Judaism in Jesus’ Day
(Copyright 2022) by Rich Traver (Clifton, Colorado) The Common Idea is that the Jewish Religion, in the time when Jesus walked the Earth and conducted His ministry, was generally Monocultural. That most if not all Jews believed, taught and practiced the same. Yet, in the New Testament it’s evident that there were Significant Differences among the varying Jewish Persuasions! A significant number of incidents involving Jesus as He interacted with the Jewish leadership – most of the time very negatively – leaves the impression that He spent much time in the Jerusalem area engaging with the religious leaders. In addition to […]
Why American Christians have a Moral Obligation to Vote in this Election
(Copyright 2022) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus called His followers the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world.” These are metaphoric expressions of the positive influence He expects His followers to have on the world in which they live. The value of salt in Jesus’ day was its use as a preservative to keep meat from spoiling. Light dispels darkness, a figure of speech for ignorance and falsehood. We fulfill these words of Jesus through our words, deeds, and prayers. We also fulfill these words by being good citizens and voting for government leaders whose lives […]
The Doctrinal Heritage of the Church of God in the Nineteenth Century
(Copyright) by Craig White (Australia) This writer has had a long-term interest in the history of the Church of God and Sabbatarian movement. Of particular interest has been the period around 1820-1880; the supposed ‘missing link’ in Sabbatarian history; how the doctrines of the Church were assembled; how they were sourced; and the mysterious ways God works to bring this about. When I was still investigating the Truth in the mid-1970s, I did notice some similarities between the Churches of God to other groups such as the Jehovah Witnesses, Seventh-day Adventists, Second Adventists, British-Israelites etc. Further investigation proved enlightening. As […]
The Sabbath in the New Testament
The Sabbath in the New Testament (Part One)(Copyright) by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota) In the Mar-Apr 2022 issue of “The Sabbath Sentinel” was an article on the Sabbath. In the article some “26 reasons why we should keep the Sabbath”, were presented by an individual named Daniel Liechly. The information came from the teachings of an individual named Andreas Fischer, from Germany, that lived in the 16th century. For the purpose of this article, I am going to quote from four of those points. #1). “There are Ten Commandments of God which constitute the Covenant. The Sabbath commandment […]
UFOs in Antiquity
(Copyright 2021) by David Sielaff (Portland, Oregon)
How is the Devil in Halloween?
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan) God’s adversary Satan the devil is no joke. He is real. He hates you and your kids. He makes your life miserable in countless ways. Yet every year people make a date to pay him homage on Halloween. Although he has inspired every rape, every murder, every car bombing and every war, humans around the world make the time, in the fall of the year, to worship him. This same devil, the inspiration behind Halloween, took Jesus to a high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world. He told Jesus, ‘All these things […]
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 Temple Symbolism in Genesis
(Copyright) by Ernest L. Martin (Portland, Oregon)Edited and Expanded by David Sielaff
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 […]
Wandering the Wilderness in Faith
(Copyright) by John W. Ritenbaugh (Lancaster, South Carolina) By the time the children of Israel reached the banks of the Jordan River, the older generation whom God had freed from slavery in Egypt had died in the wilderness. The story of their journey through the wilderness shows that they never overcame their slave mentality, the mindset they brought with them from Egypt. Their thinking—and thus their attitudes and conduct—constantly reverted to the way their bondage in Egypt had molded it. Despite witnessing awesome miracles, enduring terrible plagues that demonstrated God’s mercy on them and His punishment of the Egyptians, living “under the […]
Being Faithful in the Time of Temptation
(Copyright) by Zac Poonen (Bangalore, India) God has allowed Satan and our lusts to be so strong, so that we don’t ever imagine that we can conquer them with our own strength. We are compelled to seek for God’s power. The Israeli spies saw themselves as grasshoppers when they saw the size of the inhabitants of Canaan (Num.13:32,33). Yet Joshua and Caleb trusted in God’s power and entered the land and slew those giants. We need that spirit to conquer ALL our lusts. So, keep saying, in faith, “I can, and I WILL conquer Satan and all my lusts, through […]
America’s Founding Prayer was Offered in the Name of Jesus
(Copyright) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) The First Continental Congress opened with Bible reading and prayer on September 5, 1774, at Carpenter’s Hall in Philadelphia, PA. Fifty-six Delegates were present from all 13 colonies except Georgia. Among those present were George Washington and Patrick Henry from Virginia and Samuel Adams and John Adams from Massachusetts. They met to discuss how to deal with Britain’s oppressive actions toward the colonies. Beginning with the Stamp Act of 1765, relations between the colonists and Great Britain had steadily deteriorated as King George continued to pile on tyrannical taxes and regulations about which they had […]
What to Expect in 2012
(Copyright) by John Jewell (London, England) What do you expect to happen in this new year of 2012? It certainly hasn’t started very well. Millions still suffer from an ongoing drought in various parts of the world. Many more suffer from the aftermath of floods over the past two or three years. Others still suffer dreadfully from the massive earthquakes that have inflicted the planet in recent years.. Countries such as Haiti where more than half the population still suffer and regardless of the weather continue to live in ramshackle shelters made of whatever scrap of wood or piece of […]
Falling Asleep in Church
(Copyright) Sent by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) Just for those who sometimes fall asleep in church.https://youtu.be/SXU–fCB1f0 (Video approximately 4.5 minutes long.)
Should Women Remain Silent in the Church?
(Copyright) by Clint Byars (Sharpsburg, Georgia) This is probably one of the most misunderstood subjects in the New Testament. There are two primary passages where the subject is addressed, 1 Corinthians 14:34-36 and 1 Timothy 2:11-15. 1 Corinthians 14 KJV 34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. 35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. 36 What? came […]
Do you feel safer than you did in the 1950s?
(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) “We are safer now than we were in the fifties.” – lady on a Facebook thread DON’T START WITH ME, MA’AM. I can count about a dozen neighbors and brethren who have been murdered in recent decades, and I’ve lived in the country almost all my life. Jefferson County, Wisconsin didn’t have one homicide in the decade of the 50s. Didn’t you hear about 55 people getting shot in Chicago alone over Labor Day, ma’am? No one is saying that the olden days were perfect, but there are factual statistics on divorce, births out of wedlock, […]
Jacob’s Ladder in Egypt (Prophecy)
(Copyright) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) In a previous article, I discussed how God uses mountains for communication and revelation to His people. Jesus, at times, went up on a mountain to pray or to deliver a sermon. God spoke the ten commandments and entered into a covenant with the children of Israel at Mount Sinai as famously portrayed in the 1956 movie, “The Ten Commandments.” But before God met with the children of Israel on Mount Sinai after the Exodus, He met with Abraham on another mountain-top located in Canaan just east of Bethel as I discussed previously. Many years […]
Images in My Mind
(Copyright) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) (Fiction) LEAVING HOME What feelings enter the heart as the time comes for leaving the parental home. Tears are coursing down the cheeks of my mother and an obvious lump of emotion is in the throat of my father as they stand in the open door of their home. I have already started on my way down the lane towards that big, exciting world that stretches open before me. I decided earlier this spring, the time has come to try out my own wings; to break the ties with my childhood. My throat is too […]
Magic in the Bible
(Copyright) by David Sielaff (Portland, Oregon)
Which Galaxies Are Mentioned in Scripture?
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan) What does astronomy reveal about God? Which planets, stars and constellations are found in the Bible? The first words found in the Bible introduce us to the Creator of all things through astronomy when it states, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1, HBFV). They boldly declare that sometime in the distant past an all-powerful Being created all the celestial objects we view at night. This article will look at references to astronomical phenomena found in God’s word. Astronomy, in general, is the study of celestial bodies and the universe as a […]
The Disastrous Failure in Afghanistan
The Disastrous Failure in Afghanistan(Part One)(Copyright) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio) The words “shocking,” “dismayed,” and “complete surprise,” have been expressed as the Taliban have swept across Afghanistan in blitzkrieg fashion, and provincial capitals have fallen like dominoes. In all actuality, what’s happening is tragic, disgraceful, and a global embarrassment, but it will never be admitted by the Biden administration. America’s allies are now questioning whether the United States can be relied upon, and is it simply a superpower in name only? Afghanistan will now be a training ground for terrorists and a safe haven. Not only is the region going […]
Burning Man Revisited in 2022…
(Copyright) by Steven Blackledge (Sonora, California) Hope you’re having a wonderful sabbath day… The Burning Man festival is returning after a several year hiatus… It is observed in the late August, early September timeframe in the Northern Nevada area… I wrote the article below about 7 years ago, and it applies now just as much as we continue to draw ever closer for the need of our Savior to return before humanity self-destructs… As the old adage goes, “you play with fire, and eventually you will get burned.”… Sin, and the practice thereof is like playing with fire… Pushing the limits […]
Why the Church must Avoid Forging Political Alliances in the Days Ahead
(Copyright) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) As followers of Christ, we must openly support those political candidates whose values and policies reflect our own. However, history shows that when the Church forges cozy ties and alliances with civil authorities or a political party, she loses her purity and the ability to be a bold, prophetic voice to the nation and those in power. Jesus, by His example, showed us the way in this regard. A Kingdom Not of This WorldThere were many political and religious parties in first century Israel, but Jesus forged no ties with any of them. How could […]
The Lobster in the Pot!
(Copyright) by John Jewell (London, England) You may, or may not, be familiar with the example of the lobster in the pot. This has been used in times past as an example of how things, events, will creep up upon you until finally it is too late to change them. You fill a cooking pot with water, place a live lobster in it and turn the heat on. We assume the lobster could get out of the pot, but it doesn’t. It may feel the water getting hot, but it feels comfortable and so stays in the pot. The water […]
Thomas Jefferson’s Prominent Role in Ending Slavery in America
(Copyright) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) Thomas Jefferson is in the crosshairs of those on the Left who are demanding the removal of his statues from public places and the removal of his name from public schools. After all, was not Jefferson an evil, white slaveowner? We must remember that the goal of the Left is not to understand history. Their goal is to control history and shape it to drive their social/political agenda. As the character in George Orwell’s 1984 learned, “Whoever controls the past, controls the future.” The truth is that at a time when slavery was accepted and practiced […]
The Trumpet Blast’s That Will Eventually Usher in the Great Tribulation
Part 1(Copyright) by Steven Blackledge (Sonora, California) It is the mystery of lawlessness, as it pertains to God’s definition of sin, which will lead to the worship of the beast as God… We must come to understand that our Savior is the Word of God, and that HE came in full flesh to die because the very Word HE represents was broken… Introducing sin into the world has been nothing more than a spiritual black plague upon humanity ever since the 1st Adam transgressed God’s command… This fallen state of being can only be overcome by the blood of the […]
Why I Don’t Believe in the Trinity
(Copyright) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) Where is the Trinity in these writings? (Where you would think it would be!) Deut. 6:4 Hear (sense is obey) O Israel, Yehovah [YHwH] our Elohim (Mighty One) is one (H. 256 echad meaning one Yehovah, not family) Isaiah 45:5 I am Yehovah, and there is none else, there is no Elohim (God) beside me. I girded you, though you have not known me. (The word “I” is H.595 singular – i.e., not 3 persons in one) John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the […]
China in Prophecy
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan) What role does China, one of the world’s great superpowers, play in end time Bible prophecy? The word “China” or “Chinese” does not appear in the KJV Bible, which means it is not directly referenced in prophecy. This is likely because the nation lies a significant distance away from the Middle East where Biblical events are mainly centered. For example, from modern Israel, China lies more than 2,100 miles (3,379 kilometers) away. Modern Russia is more than 800 miles (1,287 kilometers) away as well. China, however, seems to be indirectly or obliquely referenced in prophecy through the generic term “kings of […]
Hope in Spite of Us: Psalm 22, 23, 2022 and 2023
(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) “Our fathers trusted in You. They trusted and You delivered them… Be not far from us, for trouble is near.” – Psalm 22 “I WILL FEAR NO EVIL.” – Psalm 23 The following is just a theory, but right now we could all use some faith, hope, and charity. My previous column was mostly doom and gloom but looking ahead there are two sides to the coin. Which one will prevail? It all depends. Could there possibly be a comparison between Psalm 22, 23, and 2022-2023? Or will it be a contrast if you know what […]
Who was in Charge of the New Testament Temple? And Why Should You Care?
(Copyright) by Wily Elder (Ocala, Florida) The answer to the last question first: The reason you should care is because it will reveal the day on which Pentecost should be celebrated. How is that possible? “Speak unto the children of Israel and say unto them, when you come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then you shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest. And he shall wave the sheaf before the LORD, to be accepted for you on the morrow after the Sabbath the priest shall wave […]
Perfect or in Part
by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) Scriptures from the KJV In Mathew chapter five, we find one of the most loved portions of the Gospel, the “Beatitudes” this teaching by Christ forms the beginning of what’s become known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” I would like to start my message today, by reading those Beatitudes, because it will begin to set the stage for what I want to address today. (I am going to read verses 1-12 of Matthew chapter 5, and then kind of skip through and comment on the rest of that particular chapter.) Mathew 5:1 “And seeing the […]
National Slavery: TRUMP, Jumps in the Swamp
by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) TRUMP, and Republicans, giving tax dollars to Insurance companies in the form of tax credits to purchase insurance will guarantee, insurers, doctors and hospitals will charge more for services. And it will make Americans a type of bond servant to insurers; making it impossible for most Americans to pay for medical services, as needed, themselves. That is a form of slavery, buying slaves, for Insurers, with their own tax dollars. Over generous to employee’s insurance, by unions, especially government employee unions federal and state and large employers; is – WHY – medical cost is so […]
The 2-State – Non-Solution – in Israel
by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) Palestinians seeking their own state in the West Bank and Gaza in Israel, with the help of the United Nations, is just an attack on Israel. And the so called “peace process” by the world nations, is an attack on Israel. A 2-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians is insane, unless the following conditions exist. When conditions and the attitudes of Muslims and Palestinians, change to the point that they obey God and “love their neighbors as themselves” Matthew 22:37-40; and Jewish families can live safely in Gaza and the Palestinian controlled areas of […]
How are we in the image of God?
(Copyright) by Bill Hillebrenner (Matthews, North Carolina) What does it mean that humans are made in the image of God? Romans 1 states that we should look at the things God made to understand the Godhead. The invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead . . . (Romans 1:20). God Made Kinds!Genesis 1 tells us that God made kinds. And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after […]
The Real Reason for the Unfolding Tragedy in Afghanistan
(Copyright) by Eddie Hyatt (Tulsa, Oklahoma) Young girls await in fear the arrival of the Taliban in Kabul I feel heartsick about the tragedy unfolding in Afghanistan, particularly for the women and girls who are about to be subjected to the most brutal forms of Sharia Law. It is a travesty that should never have happened. While many will be debating the logistical decisions made by the president and others that led to this catastrophe, I want to discuss the moral and theological decisions in America over the past 60 years that I believe have played a primary role in this disaster. The […]
Human Sacrifice in Scripture
(Copyright) by David Sielaff (Portland, Oregon) Iron Sharpening IronIn regard to: Human Sacrifice in ScriptureArticle by David SielaffComments by Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota) This was an excellent article in regard to Human Sacrifice in Scripture, however I did find a few items written within the article which I would consider to be errors. On page 13 of Special Edition #66, the author states: “God the Father sacrificed His son Jesus, the Son of God and the first creation of God.” Jesus was not a created being: Col 1:15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: Col […]