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The Lamb
(Copyright 04-11-2025) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) “…In the tenth day of this month…take a lamb…” (Ex. 12:3) PASSOVER LAMB SEPARATED on THE 10TH:Tuesday, April 8, 2025 on this year’s calendar, was Abib 10 when historically the Passover Lamb was separated from the flock and held until the 14th of the month, Passover (Ex. 12:3,6). “And you shall keep it up until the fourteenth day of the same month Abib, the first month [Deut. 16:1,2] (Ex. 12:6). KILLED:“…and kill it in the evening [Ex. 12:6; KJV; of the 14th].” Should be translated “…kill it Between the Evenings” (Ex. 12:6; also Ex. 30:8; […]
Living on the Resurrection Side of the Cross
(Copyright 04-17-2025) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) Throughout history the Church has emphasized the passion, the sufferings, and the death of Christ on the Cross, and thus highlighting the sufferings and sorrow of earthly existence. This is well and good, but we must not park there. There is the other side of the Cross—the Resurrection side—that we must embrace and live in. On the suffering side of the Cross, the disciples of Jesus, as depicted in the Gospels, are dull, fearful, and selfish, even arguing over who will be the greatest in the kingdom. On the Resurrection side of the Cross, […]
The year the tree trimmer gave the commencement address at Yale
(Copyright 05-12-2025) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) Y’ALL probably wonder what I’m doing up here, eh? Well, all the invited speakers got rejected by the cancel culture, and I said I could fill in today and Yale was really hard up for a speaker, so here we are. I want to open with a quotation by Al McGuire, coach of the Marquette Warriors (if I can say that): “I think everyone should go to college . . . and then spend six months as a bartender and six months as a cab driver. Then they would really be educated.” Ironically, many of […]
What is the true origin of Halloween?
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington Hills, Michigan) What connection does the origin of Halloween have with Noah’s flood? Who, in the world, celebrates a version of the holiday? Evidence suggests that Halloween and the flood are linked by a certain fixation on the dead, death itself, and the occult. This link between the holiday and a celebration called the “day of the dead” is written about by Frank Humphrey. He wrote, “What is often overlooked, however, is that there is the remembrance of the ‘Day of the Dead’ followed by a New Year. This occurs on our (modern Roman-based) calendar at the end of […]
Significance of the Passover
(Copyright 04-13-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) In considering the Passover it’s most important that we understand the spiritual lessons behind it. God has used history and religious symbolism to weave a pattern of spiritual instruction for us to learn. Learn about the Passover and some of its multi-faceted symbolism and spiritual lessons. Unless otherwise noted Scripture taken from the New King James VersionTM Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Sermon Link: Significance of the Passover | COGMessenger ————————————————————————————-Reprinted with permission from: Messenger Church of Godhttps://www.cogmessenger.org/————————————————————————————-
The Brutal Truth
(Copyright 04-29-2025) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) We live in a world of chaos and broken relationships. Why? How did the world get to a place where the possibility of destroying all life upon the earth by weapons of mass destruction become a real threat? It all started in the Garden of Eden with the first couple, Adam and Eve, and the failure of their relationship. Primarily, Adam’s failure to provide his God-ordained leadership in carrying out God’s commandment. Yes, Satan had a hand in their disobedience. Eve fell for Satan’s lies and deception. But it was Adam who brought a curse […]
Journey to the Mountain of the Lord
(Copyright 2023) by Warren Zehrung (Little Rock, Arkansas) Introduction:Dear Laura Lee, Thanks for the work you are doing. Sorry I’m getting this Feast sermon out to you so late. “Journey to the Mountain of the Lord” contains an important message. In the Worldwide Church of God, we shied away from verses concerning the birth of Jesus Christ because they smacked of “Christmas” – which indeed is an abomination. I would go so far as to say that the church has been remiss, even negligent, in not proclaiming the truth about the birth of Jesus Christ according to Scripture. These verses in the Bible […]
Unlocking the Mystery of Mankind’s Destiny
(Copyright 03-30-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) As human beings our lives are largely consumed by those things that we think are important at any given time. In reality, however, often those things we think are so important are of fleeting significance and will soon be forgotten. Those things that truly are important, however, and that are of lasting significance, are commonly given scant attention. The true destiny God desires for human beings is not only a subject about which most people know virtually nothing, but it’s also a subject to which most people give little thought or concern. We’re told […]
Judge the Judge
(Copyright 03-30-2025) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) “If we are properly judging ourselves, we would not come under judgment. But when we are judged by the Lord [when we fail to use proper judgment ourselves], we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. So, my dear brothers and sisters, when you gather for the Lord’s Supper, wait for each other” (I Corinthians 11:31-33). Have you ever noticed when something is offered to the public how people will go to great lengths to be first in line? The world’s mentality says, “I got to get while the […]
The Dangers of Education!
(Copyright 03-31-2025) by David Rives (Lewisburg, Tennessee) Let’s talk about the dangers of education on an intellectual level. I don’t mean research, or experience, or field-work, or training, or growing in knowledge. I’m talking about the education you can get from colleges for the price of a nice house. I’m talking about the “higher-learning” you can get from a recognized institution (and still be paying for it when you hit 50). I don’t have a college degree, although I employ quite a number of people who do. In fact, the majority of my friends and colleagues have Ph.D.’s in some scientific […]
Will the End Start on Passover?
(Copyright 04-01-2025) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) Will the end start on Passover? Torah Family dot org youtube POSSIBLY VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKqMgkBlwWs 40 MIN. DO NOT MISS THIS MESSAGE. COULD BE VERY IMPORTANT FOR PASSOVER, IF STEVE IS PROPERLY CORRECT IN HIS UNDERSTANDING OF THE POSSIBLE IMPLICATIONS…
Why the Church must Dismantle the False Belief Systems of this Generation
(Copyright 04-04-2025) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) I recently sat with a small group in a circle that included Rafael Cruz, the father of TX Senator Ted Cruz, and his niece, Bibi Loyola, who is Ted’s cousin and grassroots coordinator. We were having an informal interactive Bible study and the conversation turned to the role of politics in changing American culture. I suggested that it will take more than politics and an election to change America. Everyone heartily agreed and Rafael pointed out that the church in America needs to understand spiritual warfare, and he quoted II Corinthians 10:4-5, which reads, For […]
The Songs of Moses
(Copyright 2023) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) In past associations I do not remember the Songs of Moses being taught. So why go over it now on what is commonly called Pentecost (meaning count 50) or the Feast of Weeks or the Feast of Harvest? What application does it have to us? As I think we will see, the Songs of Moses are not just about ancient history. There are lessons to be learned from these, actually two, songs of Moses. In fact, the lessons that our Creator wanted His people to learn was so important that it was actually taught […]
The Zacchaeus Principle
(Copyright 03-22-2025) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) What was Zacchaeus’ little-known secret that made him rich? WHO WAS THIS MAN?Zacchaeus was not just that “wee little man in a sycamore tree.” He was the highest-ranking publican(Lk. 19:2) collecting revenue for the Roman government. Publicans had bad reputations (often overcharged; Lk. 3:13). But Zacchaeus was different. WHAT WAS HIS SECRET OF RICHES?Regardless of present circumstances; difficult financial situation, education, training, talent, pedigree, or past failures, Zacchaeus’ secret to riches can be applied by virtually anyone, anywhere, most any time! FREE YOURSELF FROM FINANCIAL “PRISON”THE KEY IS IN YOUR HAND!His method had […]
Why Do We Keep the Passover?
(Copyright 03-22-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) It’s widely acknowledged among Biblical scholars and historians that Jesus and the early Apostles kept the Passover — as the historical and Biblical evidence clearly shows. Is there any reason for Christians to keep the Passover today? YES! Find out why! Unless otherwise noted Scripture taken from the New King James VersionTM Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Sermon Link: Why Do We Keep the Passover? | COGMessenger ————————————————————————————-Reprinted with permission from: Messenger Church of Godhttps://www.cogmessenger.org/————————————————————————————-
The WOW Factor
(Copyright 03-24-2025) by Darwin Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota) No doubt everyone has used the word “wow” in expressing some excitement in something they have never seen or heard before. I know I have; I lost count of them back when I was four or five years old. Like when I first saw in person or in a photo an exotic bird. Wow! Or when I first heard the story of God parting the waters of Red Sea. Wow! Just where am I going with this one might ask? A word used often; many can relate to. At least I can as […]
‘The apostle Paul walks into a bar’ (an oldie but goodie)
(Copyright 03-24-2025) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) THREE DAYS before Christmas, I walked into a bar. I looked around, but no one was there, though the Packers were playing to a full house. After awhile a bartender appeared, all bubbly and bright, and I ordered a beer. As she popped the top, a stranger came in, dusting off snow, kind of nondescript. He had nary a smile, and for some reason he seemed older than he looked (though I’m not too good at judging the cover of a book). I SAID “HOWDY” and he said “Shalom, or, that is to say, […]
Does Geology Really Disagree with the Bible?
(Copyright 03-24-2025) by David Rives (Lewisburg, Tennessee) Galileo famously stated that the Bible teaches “how to go to heaven, not how the heavens go,” which highlights the idea that the bible is not an exhaustive record of how God uses physics. But some have taken it too far, using this idea to support a long-standing belief that faith and science are fundamentally opposed. This perspective is increasingly being challenged and has been by the brightest minds in science for years. Today, a growing body of evidence suggests that Biblical scripture can offer valuable insights into various scientific fields, particularly geology. While the Bible […]
The Golden Age of America?
(Copyright 03-27-2025) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) MIGHT BE VERY USEFUL TO WATCH THIS…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKfoECigaPo 23:33 Min. It covers pride and the results of pride, for the last days of this age (if you understand what I mean). A well put-together report/study/sermon. If he is right…and he seems to be..
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 […]
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 […]
Greatest quotations by the greatest liberals (of all time?)
(Copyright 03-12-2025) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) “Sometimes I think the world is going crazy. The rest of the time I KNOW it.” – BT magazine CHOOSING THE BEST NIHILIST QUOTATIONS OF ALL TIME ISN’T EASY, but here goes nothing: “The era of big government is over.” – Wm. Jefferson Blythe Clinton “No more deficits; no more debt.” – Nancy Pelosi (2006?) “We have beaten the business cycle.” – WJBC “We have to pass it so we can find out what’s in it.” – Nancy Pelosi (2009) “Fox News is worse than al Qaeda. It’s as dangerous as the Ku Klux Klan.” – Keith Olbermann “This is […]
Where Was the Passover Sacrificed?
(Copyright 03-13-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Was the Temple in Jerusalem the only Jewish temple in ancient times? Was it acceptable to sacrifice the Passover lambs just anywhere? Was the Passover a “home sacrifice,” as some contend? Correct answers to these questions can help us have a more complete understanding of the history of the Passover institution and how it was administered under the Old Covenant. The Temple in SamariaDuring the latter days of Solomon’s reign, the kingdom of Israel was led into idolatry, as Solomon built “high places” (places of worship) for foreign gods of his wives, and his […]
The Prayers of George Washington
(Copyright 2022) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) As he was preparing to leave home as a young soldier, George Washington’s mother, Mary Ball Washington, exhorted him, “Remember that God is our only sure trust.” She also urged him, “My son, neglect not the duty of secret prayer” (Hyatt, 1726: The Year that Defined America, 131). The evidence is overwhelming that Washington remembered and carried out his mother’s exhortations. It is obvious that prayer played a prominent role in his life and in the birthing of the United States of America. Prayer As a Young ManIn April of 1891, several of Washington’s descendants, […]
The Ultimate Climate Hazard!
(Copyright 03-08-2025) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) “And except those days be shortened, there should no flesh be saved.” (Matt. 24:22) WILL AN AGE-ENDING CLIMATE CHANGE COME BY:Global warming, sea-ice melts, hurricanes, earthquakes, flooding, drought, burning fossil fuels, Nuclear World War III? None of these! So, what does the Bible say will be the Cause? A RECKONING:THE GREAT TRIBULATION: “…then shall be Great Tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no nor ever shall be…” (Matt. 24: 21) This Includes the Noatian Flood (Gen.6:17). “…except those days be shortened, there Should No Flesh Be Saved.” (Matt. […]
Finish the Race!
(Copyright 02-22-2025) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) THE RACE: It’s not over until it’s over. “…let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.” (Heb. 12:1) “Know you not that they which run in a race run all, but one receives the prize. So run, that you may obtain.” (I Cor. 9:24) NOT JUST TO THE SWIFT:“…I saw under the Sun, that the Race is not to the swift….” (Ecl. 9:11) “No man is ever whipped until he quits, –in his own mind…. with Persistence […]
The Incredible Lynx
(Copyright 02-24-2025) by Doug Velting (Grand Rapids, Michigan) Lynx on a rock: ID 67285849 © Oleg Shishkunov | Dreamstime.com The lynx has always been one of my favorite wild cats, living in the cold northern forest where no other cat could survive. I remember one animal documentary that showed a Canada lynx chasing a snowshoe hare over deep snow. The cat and the hare were evenly matched as they raced over the snow. The lynx was gaining on its prey, but with a quick turn on the hare’s part, it was able to escape. I remember being disappointed in the outcome, […]
Jerking the Rug
(Copyright 02-25-2025) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) On August 15, 1971, President Nixon went on national TV to announce his decision to “jerk the rug” out from anyone wanting to convert their U.S. dollars into gold. This was also known as “closing the gold window” and taking the dollar off the “gold standard.” I remember seeing Nixon’s world-shaking speech on a Sunday evening. In addition, Nixon also put into place a 90-day wage and price freeze in an attempt to curb inflation. I had graduated from high school in June of that year and would be starting college in September. I […]
How Evolution Took Over Science –The Evolution to Evolution
(Copyright 02-17-2025) by David Rives (Lewisburg, Tennessee) Every time you turn on the TV, watch the news, or read a science magazine you will more than likely find evolutionary content, so much so that you would think that science and evolution go hand-in-hand. The scene was set for the acceptance of Darwin’s evolutionary ideas long before Darwin ever visited the Galapagos Islands. In the 1600s the science of geology was born as people began collecting rock samples and theorizing about the rocks as well as the fossils inside them. Many of these early geologists saw the rock layers and fossils as […]
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 […]
The Powerful Prayers of George Washington
(Copyright 02-20-2025) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) George Washington’s father died when he was 11, which forced him to become a person of responsibility very early in life. He was profoundly influenced by his mother who was a devout Christian and when he was leaving home as a young soldier, she exhorted him, “Remember that God is our only sure trust.” She also urged him, “My son, neglect not the duty of secret prayer.” It is now obvious thatWashington took his mother’s admonition to heart. The evidence has accumulated that Washington was a man of prayer both publicly and privately. This […]
The Holy Spirit
(Copyright 02-08-2025) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) DOES BEING RELIGIOUS MEAN WE HAVE THE HOLY SPIRIT? ALL SPIRITS ARE NOT HOLY:“Beloved, believe Not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of Yahweh [“God”; KJV].” (I Jn. 4:1) “But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, paying attention to Deceitful Spirits and Doctrines of Demons. “(I Tim. 4:1) “Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared… For-bidding to marry [celibacy].” (I Tim. 4:2) KINDS OF SPIRITS:UNCLEAN SPIRITS (Lk. 6:18; Acts 5:16; spirits who break the Laws of clean/unclean [meats, persons, Lev.12-13, 15) DECEITFUL SPIRITS (I […]
Was Tom Homan Right to Rebuke the Pope?
(Copyright 02-13-2025) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) In an open letter to the U.S. Catholic bishops, Pope Francis rebuked the Trump administration for its deportation of illegal immigrants. Francis insisted that assigning criminality to illegal status is contrary to Christianity and warned that such an approach will “end badly.” This is not the first time the pope has taken issue with Trump and his approach to immigration. In 2016 Francis held a mass near the Texas/Mexico border where Trump was planning the building of the border wall. He afterwards declared that anyone who builds a wall, rather than a bridge, to […]
The Dream
(Copyright 02-16-2025) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) “I Just Had One Of The Most Alarming Dreams Of My Entire Life” By Michael Synder 2/15/25 https://endoftheamericandream.com/i-just-had-one-of-the-most-alarming-dreams-of-my-entire-life/ (In case you may have missed it). His first two paragraphs to set the stage….“I don’t even know where to begin. I normally do not write an article on Saturday night, but in this case, I feel compelled to do so. I need to share the dream that I just had with everyone that I know, and the easiest way for me to do that is to publish it online. I want to get this out while the […]
All Goes Well with the Godly
(Copyright) by Zac Poonen (Bangalore, India) Every step of your future life will be guided by God – if you decide to be a godly person. It is the one who honours God who gets the best in life – not the clever one, or the rich one, or the genius, or the one who gets lucky breaks in life. All insecurity regarding the future comes when we do not choose godliness as a way of life. So, decide to honour God at all times. He will then give you the best spiritually, and at the same time, all that is necessary […]
The Iron Pen: Who is Writing on Your Heart?
by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) Jeremiah 17:1 “The sin of Judah is written with an – Iron Pen – and the point of a diamond: it is engraved upon the tables of their hearts.” This kind of language indicates total rejection of God’s Word. Their national and religious leaders were leading the people in rebellion against God. Isaiah 3:9 “They parade their sin like Sodom. Jeremiah wrote these words just before the destruction of the nation. The same thing is happening today in America. Our national leaders, lawmakers and judges have written into law, rebellion against the word of […]
Ask for the old ways, wherein is life
(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) “The past will not tell us what we ought to do, but what we ought to avoid.” – Jose Ortega y Gasset “A fool contributes nothing worth hearing and takes offense at everything” … “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all” … “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” – Aristotle “In keeping silent about evil, in burying it so deep within us that no sign of it appears on the surface, we are implanting it, and it will rise […]
The most wicked take power – Why? Left, Right and Religious: Believe the Devil?
by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) God is Rebuking America: Citizens have Become – Mind Slaves of the State? Who you must Love or Hate the State will Dictate? Has God concluded? America: Since you Love – those who Force feed you Diabolical Sexual Depravity. Church and State Leaders both Honor Sexual Perverts. And politicians – close their eyes to – or approve of abortion, killing the innocent. Yet in this Darkness – No Religious or Political Leaders are Publicly Calling for – Nationwide Repentance. I will give you over to those you Love; the most wicked among them will […]
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 […]
Smell the Roses
(Copyright) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio)
Proof of the Bible
(Copyright) by Warren Zehrung (Little Rock, Arkansas) Is the Bible the inspired Word of God? Can we believe the internal evidence and the mind-boggling claims made within the Holy Bible? Is it possible to prove that the Bible is indeed the very Word of God? The purpose of the Bible is to reveal the divine authority of God over mankind and to make known His universal plan of salvation, and how it is being achieved. It reveals that Jesus Christ will soon return to establish the Kingdom of God on this earth. The Bible reveals the purpose for man’s existence – to […]
Reincarnation and the Bible
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan) Question: What is the definition of reincarnation? Does the Bible support this belief? Answer: The word “reincarnation” is not in the KJV Bible. The term comes from the Latin and means ‘to enter the flesh again.’ Webster’s Dictionary defines the word as “a rebirth of the soul in successive bodies.” Another dictionary states it is the belief that, at death, a person’s “soul” enters another body or form and becomes alive again. In short, it is the belief that a person’s soul or spirit, after experiencing a physical death, enters into another life form. Reincarnation is supported by various […]
The Christian Menace and the Communist Responsibility
(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) “In the very early days we saw the Communist regime establish an immediate kinship with people of a criminal past. We saw it use for its purposes only the dark elements who, in a cultural society, hide themselves in the back alleys of a community, men whose lives are a mass of lies, deceit, treachery, and murder. Those with this sinister background are useful tools in the Communist system. This rule started immediately to deform the very substance of spiritual and cultural life. Education was made into something ridiculous, a mechanism for political ideology […]
A Chance to Right the Abortion Curse
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh (Charlotte, North Carolina) On May 2, 2022, the American political scene erupted into an inferno of controversy with the unprecedented leak of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. If enacted as written, the ruling would strike down the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion throughout the United States and set aside the 1992 Planned Parenthood v. Casey decision. Most observers believe the draft was leaked to Politico to pressure a Supreme Court justice to change his or her vote on Dobbs and “save” abortion rights. At this time, an investigation ordered by […]
The “Diversity Doctrine” is: Racist, Sexist, Perverse and Insane
by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) The diversity doctrine is: honor and respect is to be lavished on the diverse for the sake of diversity. Questions for diversity professors. Who are the diverse ones? Is being non-diverse a problem? Should everyone be diverse? If we all were diverse, would that be, good or bad, for our nation? Should we prefer that our children fit into a diversity designation? Why is diversity being promoted and honored by educators and our ruling elites today? How diverse does one need to be, to become a diversity professor, and be hired by the university, […]
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 Coming American Humanitarian Crisis
(Copyright) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio) Deuteronomy 28:49-50- “The Lord shall bring a nation against you from far, from the end of the earth, as swift as the eagle flies; a nation whose tongue you shall not understand. (50) A nation of fierce countenance, which shall not regard the person of the old, nor show favor to the young: (52) And he shall besiege you in all your gates, until your high and fenced walls (defenses) come down, wherein you trusted, throughout all your land: and he shall besiege you in all your gates throughout all your land, which the […]
The Return and its Prophetic Impact
(Copyright) by Jeffrey Caldwell (Arkansas) and Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota) Laura writes:I want to share a conversation I had this past week with Jeffrey Caldwell. And I have listened to the 33-minute video. Jeffrey writes:There is a movement afoot which you and the entire ministry of the Church of God should be aware of; if you have not seen this already I strongly urge you to take a look: The Return and its Prophetic Impact Laura writes:What is the movement about? Is it good or bad? Jeffrey writes:A large number of people have been meeting and praying for a revival. The talk […]
Disney – The Most Evil Place on Earth
(Copyright) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) https://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2022/07/disney-the-most-evil-place-on-earth-video-3776682.html WARNING NOTE: This 48-minute video is NOT for children to see. It shows how Disney incorporates evil demons, secret signs of Masonic origin and sexual perversions in all their children’s movies/shows in an effort to capture the children’s minds so they will become acclimated to it and become like them. There was a lot of work involved for the person who made this video. Eye opening for sure. Some things may seem a little far out, but the whole overview does show what is going on…for many decades!
The Upside Downing of Christmas
by Catherine C. Kroeger (Brewster, Massachusetts) The young woman stood uncertainly on the threshold of her cousin’s house and drew a deep breath. The time had come when she must reveal to someone that she was pregnant out of wedlock and here she was on the doorstep of a profoundly righteous couple, famed for their scrupulous observation of the Law. They had had no children of their own, and how could they possibly understand? She had as yet told no one of her condition and yet the angel had said that Elizabeth too was expecting a child. Mary stood there a […]
Living for The Glory of God
(Copyright) by Zac Poonen (Bangalore, India) “To Him are all things” (Rom. 11:36). God is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning, and the End, the First and the Last. And so, as all things of an eternal nature originate in Him, they find their consummation in Him too. All things were created by God to bring glory to Him. This is not because God selfishly desires our glory. He is completely self-sufficient in Himself, and there is nothing that we can offer Him that can add to His sufficiency. When He calls us to seek His glory, it is […]
Pulling the Plug
(Copyright) by Joseph B. Baity (Charlotte, North Carolina) American leaders—particularly those on the political left and ostensibly concerned about managing climate change—are poised to rewrite the longstanding energy paradigm responsible for fueling the enviable lifestyle and productivity enjoyed by the United States since the Industrial Revolution. By outlawing or harshly regulating traditional means of power and fuel generation and promoting renewable but unreliable “green” technologies, these leaders look to “pull the plug” on the fossil fuel industry. Doing so will dictate wholesale changes in how we live, work, play, produce, and consume. While the politics behind these changes can be complicated, […]
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 […]
The Devils Wine
by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) Believe God’s Judgment: Judge accordingly or close your eyes. Deceivers Proclaim: Close your eyes to sin and “Do Not Judge”. But God teaches Christians to “make right judgments”. 1 Corinthians 6:2-3 “Do you not know that the saints will judge the world, and are you not competent to judge trivial cases? We will judge angels; How much more the things of this life?” Revelation 2:26-27 “To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations; he will rule them with an iron scepter”. That would be “Authority” […]
Why America’s Survival Depends on the Recovery of Her “Sacred Heritage”
(Copyright) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) America’s founders were far from perfect, but they established the nation on Judeo/Christian principles that they believed would serve as a moral compass to guide the nation through any difficulty or crisis she might face. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. understood this and writing from the Birmingham city jail, where he had been incarcerated, he acknowledged the nation’s “sacred heritage” and declared it to be a basis for his confidence the fight for racial equality would succeed. He wrote, We will reach the goal of freedom in Birmingham, and all over the nation, because the goal […]
The Flood is Upon Us!
(Copyright) by John W. Ritenbaugh (Lancaster, South Carolina) As students of the Bible, we are all familiar with some of the details of the Noachian Flood recorded in Genesis 6-8. We remember the prelude to the Flood in which God describes the reasons why He considered it necessary to send it. We recall that it took Noah 120 years to build the ark. He loaded it with animals God sent to him, and then he and his family—eight people—stepped aboard and God shut them in. The rains soon fell, and the great underground water reservoirs exploded, and every life on earth, except for those […]
Sabbath-the Very Beginning
(Copyright) by Royce Mitchell, Jr. (Manvel, Texas) “Why aren’t the preachers today telling their people the truth?” I heard blasting from my radio. I was on the way home after finishing my shift as a maintenance electrician at a well-known oil tool products plant when I was forever changed by those words. In my less-than-completely-sober state, I remember shouting back at my radio, “Yeah, buddy! Let them have it!” And, just what was the topic over which the radio personality was lambasting preachers? It was the commandment to keep the Sabbath holy as stated in Exodus 20. To be honest, the beginning of the change in my life […]
The Devil is a Diversity Professor:
by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) The “Diversity Doctrine” is: Racist, Depraved, and Insane. The diversity doctrine: Honor and respect is to be lavished on the Diverse – Based on Race and Sexual Perversion. Forced Acceptance is to be imposed on All – for the sake of Diversity? That is complete folly – And a Satanic Attack on those Not of the Favored-Race or Sexual Perversion. Who do not fit into Professor-Diversity categories of – Victims – of All who are Not what they are! Arrogant Shallow-Minded Lawmakers and Judges make Special Laws to Protect the “Diverse” from the Non-Diverse? […]
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 […]
Are the Sabbath and Holy Days a Burden?
(Copyright) by Bill Hillebrenner (Matthews, North Carolina) The days mentioned in Galatians 4 have all the trappings of being the Sabbath, new moons, holy days and special years such as seventh year and jubilee. But then, indeed, when you did not know God, you served those which by nature are not gods. But now after you have known God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you turn again to the weak and beggarly elements, to which you desire again to be in bondage? You observe days and months and seasons and years. I am afraid for you, lest […]
The 13th grade: It’s killing us
(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) “Few in their after years have occasion to revise their college opinions.” – Thomas Jefferson AN ANALOGY THAT DESCRIBES TODAY’S YOUNG PEOPLE: “Scientists have discovered a tiny creature that lives in the lips of a North Atlantic lobster that it is unique in that its brain completely disappears at the onset of adolescence and doesn’t reappear until adulthood.” Eighteen-year-olds in college aren’t mature adults, and academia takes advantage of that fact. This is a book review of “How to Survive Your Freshman Year” by “Hundreds of College Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors Who Did.”* Just in time for […]
Whose Faith Does The Healing?
(Copyright) by Nathaniel Burson (Big Sandy, Texas) When someone is healed, whose faith is responsible? The person praying, or the person being prayed for? The healer, or the healed? Whose faith is important? And why does James say to seek the elders of the church and be anointed? There IS a simple answer! One that makes sense of ALL of the healings in scripture! Mark 5:25-34 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, When […]
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 […]
The Devils Delight!
by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) America is the Devils Delight; Satan has defeated and intellectually enslaved a “Superpower”. One, Church and State United with Satan and his faithful children. America’s great political leaders, Judges and lawmakers have established – Satanic Religious Laws. Laws that defend and praise what Almighty God ruled as evil. Law defending – LGBT – desecrates and mocks God’s Creation of: Male and female, husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, and sons and daughters; and therefore is: “Blasphemy against the “Holy Spirit” and will “not be forgiven” Matthew 12:31. “Woe to those who call evil good […]
The Startling “Foreword” to the 2nd Edition
(Copyright) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) I am honored and thrilled to write this Foreword for such a timely, church-shaking volume as this Second Edition of In the Spirit We’re Equal. What this book addresses is not just a “woman issue.” What this book addresses is a “church issue” and an issue of discipleship and world evangelism. This was made very clear to me about twelve years ago when the Lord visited me in an unusual manner and instructed me to “identify” with Sue and her two-fold vision to articulate the Biblical basis for the equality of women and men in Christ and […]
Preparing for the Kingdom
by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) God’s Feast of Tabernacles pictures the Millennium – the 1,000-year reign of our Lord (And His Saints) at His return. It is a time of rejoicing for the entire family, because it’s a foretaste of the coming utopia that will transform the earth from all of its troubles, tragedies, downfalls and the like, and will usher in a time of peace and prosperity for everyone. It pictures a time when even the nature of animals will change for the better. And a time when children can run and play free of any chance of harm […]
God’s Prophetic Word is Good for the Soul
(Copyright) by Steven Blackledge (Sonora, California) When Embraced As HE Intended Himself To Be…Hope you all are having a pleasant, and edifying sabbath… Tomorrow is the day many of us recognize Pentecost, and the amazing transformation that can transpire when one trusts, and relies upon the Holy Spirit promised to those who trust in, and repent through the Son of the Living God… I hope that we all continue to appreciate the love our Beloved Father has for us, and recognize the need for HIS SPIRIT to guide us through the maze of lies, and deception this fallen world has […]
The Feast of the Nativity
(Copyright) by James McBride (United Kingdom) An intensely spiritual observance? A secular holiday? A pagan festival? Here’s some light on the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christmastime has etched itself into our calendar. For some it’s an intensely religious experience. To others a welcome mid-winter break. And an opportunity, for some, for a good knees-up! Overall, it has become an almost universal festival observed even by non-Christians. Most 21st century Western Christians, however, realize that the trappings of Christmas are transferred from ancient pre-Christian worship. It’s common knowledge in our skeptical age. Whether it’s the tree, or “the holly and the ivy” or […]
Erasmus Darwin & The Evolution of Evolution
(Copyright) by David Rives (Lewisburg, Tennessee) Evolutionary ideas are all around us. Every time you turn on the TV, watch the news, or read a science magazine you will more than likely find evolutionary content. How did this philosophy become so popular that it literally took over science? Most people picture Charles Darwin as an unbiased naturalist who discovered evolutionary ideas by studying the world around him. But that isn’t true. He had been influenced to doubt the Bible and accept long ages for the geologic record by some of the thinkers of his day. He’d even been influenced by evolutionary […]
Lessons from a Prophetic Movement that Shipwrecked the Faith
(Copyright) by Eddie Hyatt (Tulsa, Oklahoma) Winston Churchill once said, “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” This is true of the church, which seems to repeat the same mistakes generation after generation, especially in the area of the prophetic. Much of the turmoil surrounding the failed Trump prophecies could have been avoided if the modern charismatic church had learned, not only from Scripture, but also from history. There have been numerous prophetic movements in history whose experiences offer invaluable lessons for the church today. One of those movements is Mormonism, which emerged out of the Second […]
The Time is Short!
(Copyright) by Paul Janvier Mbock (Cameroon) NB: Please read this document with the Bible in your hands! The Bible announces the major events marking the fulfillment of God’s Plan on earth, including the future of mankind, and how the Divine Government will replace our human-led society. So here is the Biblical Timeline of events that have happened recently, are happening right now before our eyes, or are expected to happen soon! 1) In 2015 – Fulfillment of Joel 2:31: “The sun will be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the coming of […]
Was God’s Law Nailed to the Cross?
(Copyright) by Earl L. Henn (Charlotte, North Carolina) In their struggle to find a New Testament scripture that supports their misconception that God’s law is “done away,” many people point to Colossians 2:14 to “prove” that Christ nailed the law of God to the cross. In fact, this verse becomes a major linchpin in their fallacious argument that Christians are not required to keep God’s “harsh Old Testament law.” Proponents of such a teaching say that the “handwriting of requirements [ordinances, KJV]” refers to the law “that was against us.” They further claim that Christ “took it out of the way” or abolished the […]
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 […]
A Message Concerning the Canaanite Spirit that will Lead to the Worship of the Beast or Man of Sin
(Copyright) by Steven Blackledge (Sonora, California) I happened to come across a message given by Daniel Joseph on WorldNetDaily concerning Jude… More specifically, the passage that pertains to Cain, and how this spiritual state of being is leading many to a false sense of understanding where they actually stand with God due to embracing sin, and the practice thereof as being acceptable to God as long as they believe in Jesus… I have always believed that it was Cain’s spiritual state, and the lack of faith HE had in the WAY of GOD that was the core reason that this […]
The World’s Buckling Supply Chain
(Copyright) by Joseph B. Baity (Charlotte, North Carolina) A convergence of adverse and unexpected events has resulted in a global supply chain crisis of enormous proportions, threatening to derail worldwide economic activity in virtually every financial sector, with social and political stability stumbling in its wake. The trouble began with the global lockdown—beginning in the spring of 2020—in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumer demand for goods and services tanked rapidly, as many workers were laid off or forced to work from home. At the same time, students were required to school at home via the Internet, and everyone had to […]
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 […]
HEY JUDE (the real one) and the sermon notes of Enoch, seventh from Adam
(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) “According to the Oxford English Dictionary’s first definition, a ‘skeptic’ is ‘one who holds that there are no adequate grounds for certainty as to the truth of any proposition whatever.’” – Michael Shermer of Skeptic magazine, quoted in Time magazine, last spring “If Truth were dead, how would you know THAT?” – C. Dahlgren, 2017 THINGS JUST GET CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER (to coin a phrase). “Claim” is a favorite media word. If traditionalists “claim” something, it must be fake news, but if “Progressives” write something, the media and pop culture do not treat THEM skeptically. Shermer cites The Miracle Myth, a 2016 book by a University […]
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 […]
The Spices and the Visits to Christ’s Tomb
by B. L. Cocherell (Nevada) There has been much confusion about the sequence of events surrounding preparation of spices and the visits to Christ’s tomb, because there seems to be no chronological order to the events as recorded in the gospel accounts. This study provides a plausible sequence of events by reviewing them in four segments: The time frame, Jesus’ burial, the women’s spice preparation, and the visits to the tomb. The Time FrameLong before the beginning of the Sabbath, Pilate gave his permission for Jesus to be crucified (Mk.15:13‑20). Everyone knew that, unless there were divine intervention, Jesus would die […]
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 […]
Could All of the Animals Fit on Noah’s Ark?
(Copyright) by David Rives (Lewisburg, Tennessee) Many skeptics of the Bible, and even fellow Christians, have wondered how Noah could’ve fit all the millions of modern animal species on the Ark. He would have needed a fleet of cargo ships! But Noah didn’t take all the species on the Ark! Noah was only commanded to take every kind of land-dwelling, air-breathing animal on the Ark. while we always picture two giraffes and then two cows, and so on, the Bible actually says that Noah took seven pairs of some. But isn’t this making the problem worse? Well, let’s look more closely. Noah didn’t […]
How to Recognize and Overcome the Spirit of the Antichrist
(Copyright) by Eddie Hyatt (Tulsa, Oklahoma) 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. Both the “man of sin” and “the Beast” are described as putting themselves in the place of God […]
“GAMES PEOPLE PLAY” and why the English capitalized the word “I”
(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) “I AM, said I, to no one there.” – Neil Diamond “I AM THAT I AM.” – God (to Moses, 1491 B.C.) “God forgives; man, sometimes forgives; nature never forgives.” – author unknown TO ME, “I” STANDS FOR THE “INDIVIDUAL” – the right to what’s in your heart. Down through history no group on earth has done more for the freedom of the individual than the English-speaking peoples. Contrary to what you may have been told in college, no one has done more to fight the oppression of the individual. COINCIDENCE? I think NOT! The German word for […]
Lawmakers Above the Law
by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) Government is the problem; imposing laws that only apply to others and not themselves. Matthew 23:4 – They put heavy loads on men’s shoulders but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them. President Trump needs to rescind the regulations that exempt congress and staff from the effect of Obama Care regulations; that they imposed on others. And he needs to sign another executive order requiring congress to be subject to all laws that apply to all Americans. And, that special health care insurance for them would be against the […]
Is the Biden White House too Proud to Pray? Abraham Lincoln would say “Yes”
(Copyright) by Eddie Hyatt (Tulsa, Oklahoma) Unless I have missed something, no call for prayer has come from the Biden White House during this time of national and international crisis. Even after 12 Marines were killed today in a terrorist attack in the midst of the turmoil in Afghanistan, still no call for prayer. Why not? Such an official prayer call from the White House would not be unusual. It would, in fact, be the American thing to do. From the very beginning of our Republic, presidents from George Washington to Donald Trump have called on the nation to pray in times […]
The Ominous Threat to America’s Power Grid
(Copyright) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio) Never has the United States faced so many problems as it is now. It has become painfully obvious that solutions are as elusive as holding the wind in the palms of a person’s hands. The threat to America’s infrastructure is something very few Americans are considering due to concerns about inflation, supply chain disruptions, COVID, the crisis in education, and a president who is completely out of touch due to poor leadership. In a report released by the government, the Department of Homeland Security states that radical extremists plan to attack the nation’s power grid. It […]
Pentecost the Last Day
by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) The Feast of Pentecost is the “Last Day” of the count to Fifty, and it is a very important day for the Church of God. Pentecost, Day Fifty is our day; it’s the day that our Lord says He will “Raise Us Up”. The day of Pentecost is referred to in the Scriptures as: “The Feast of Weeks” and “The Feast of First Fruits.” But Scripture also refers to the Feast of Pentecost as “The Last Day.” It is rarely referred to any more as “The Last Day.” But in earlier times, including pre N.T. Church times, God’s people were well acquainted […]
FOLLY and The Cure
by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) Folly Honored ends in Madness. Proverbs 26:1 “Like snow in summer or rain in harvest: Honor is not fitting for a fool.” Proverbs 26:8 “Like tying a stone in a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.” How true that is: America’s Congress, UK’s Parliament and Judges are giving honor to the – folly of fools – and planting folly in education, entertainment, government agencies, religion, and the world. The stone is the Folly: Media is the Sling! Principle: “Do Not hate your neighbor in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor frankly and […]
How the Resurrection Changed Everything for Women
(Copyright) by Eddie Hyatt (Tulsa, Oklahoma) During the forty days between His resurrection and ascension, Jesus appeared to different disciples at various times, and on one occasion appeared to over five hundred of His followers at once (I Cor. 15:3-8). The gospel writers, however, are very clear in noting that it was Mary Magdalene to whom He appeared first after His resurrection. The importance which the Gospel writers attach to this fact indicate that it was no accidental occurrence. Jesus knew that actions speak louder than words and He purposely appeared first to Mary in order to make a clear statement about His […]
Awaiting the Awakening (there is a prophecy)!
(Part 1)(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) Put not your trust in princes.” – God REGARDING THE BIDEN EDICT ON VACCINATIONS: I’m just glad l don’t have a job that’s on the line (one good thing about being 79). The WWW is all abuzz today with the topic du jour. The “puppet’s decrees.” I just put an “l miss King George lll” bumper sticker on my car yesterday. This country is being run by Committee you know. I don’t know if it’s the CPUSA or a Gang of Eight? At any rate, we aren’t just coming to a crossroads; we are in […]
America the Angry and Lawless
(Copyright) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio) If ever there has been an exercise in futility, it is the attempt to convince people to put differences aside and be united not divided. It was the theme of President Biden’s inaugural address, a speech equivalent to an unrealistic wish list. There could not have been a greater degree of meaningless platitudes spoken. The words were completely out of touch with reality, yet it should not have come as a surprise since leaders in Washington live in a bubble enveloped by a reality of their own making. The nation’s leaders and the American people […]
The Big W of the Universe
(Copyright) by Gregory Diaz (Wayne, New Jersey) In the comedy classic movie “It’s a Mad Mad World” a few people witness an accident. They then make their way down to the driver. Before he “kicks the bucket” the driver tells them about a stash of money buried under a “Big W.” Rather than cooperating and sharing the money they each race to the park where the money is buried to try to claim it first. When they all finally arrive at the park they earnestly begin searching. However, at first they cannot seem to find the big W. They keep […]
Feast Day Typology in the New Testament Holy Day Charts
(Copyright) by Craig White (Australia)
The Vulgar State of America
(Copyright) by Joseph B. Baity (Charlotte, North Carolina) Time was, in America, when we did not accept crude language, gestures, or behavior in polite society—certainly not in mixed company—and never during prime-time television. Offensive words and actions, those that transgressed decency, were reserved for “adult-only” entertainment venues, back alleys, and the proverbial locker room. Alas, that is no longer the case. Public discourse and what passes for entertainment are now coarser than ever. Vulgarity has gone mainstream, and few, if any, seem to care. Nine years ago, Dr. R. Albert Mohler, as president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, penned an article […]
Biblical Wonders in the Sky
(Copyright) by David Sielaff (Portland, Oregon)
The Two Triangles of the New Testament
(Copyright) by Avram Yehoshua (Flagstaff, Arizona) The two Triangles consist of three Scripture points each that the Lord Jesus, Paul, John, and the Book of Hebrews present concerning how Christians should walk out their faith in Jesus of Nazareth. The two Triangles reveal the biblical way to follow Jesus Christ that will challenge you, but hopefully you’ll see that the Lord has another Way for you to follow Him—His Way. The First Triangle deals with Jesus being our Example and the Second Triangle speaks of the Church (the Body of Christ). If you can, please try and disprove the concept that […]
The Love of God and Enduring till the End
(Copyright) by Tommy Willis (New Orleans, Louisiana) The trials of life have increased with the Coronavirus, with a rise in suicides, domestic violence, drug abuse, and we could make a long list. Some are having frightening, pandemic-induced dreams. That’s the reality of the times we are living in—increased tribulation. The Plague has made us think more about our mortality. I heard some social psychologist say recently that we in this society were not ready to face our mortality; and the plague is forcing us to; and many are terrified. Too often we live in denial of death and suffering; and the plagues could […]
A Short Study of Five Common Beliefs About the Scriptural Calendar
(Copyright) by Gary Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) The Scriptural calendar has been a matter of differing views since time immemorial. A major cause for this uncertainty is the loss in antiquity of the knowledge of the patriarchal astronomers. Although only sketches remain within the Scriptures, enough details are there to set weekly and annual Sabbaths, New Moons, Land Sabbaths, and Jubilee years. This is not unexpected since Yahweh commands observance of those times in their seasons (Lev. 23:4; Gen. 1:14). How could He command us to keep His Sacred times, which is the sign He sanctifies us (Ex. 31:13; Ezk. 20:12, 20), […]
“They Sang as it were a New Song Before the Throne”
by Author Unknown (Minnesota) In Rev. 14:1-5, God speaks of 144,000 redeemed from among men–first fruits–virgins–who follow the Lamb wherever He goes–not defiled with women {church groups}–having the God-Family Name written on their foreheads. It is these redeemed that begin “singing” {speaking of} the new way (Ps. 138:5) to rightly worship God and follow Christ and make Them your God and put away your idols far from you. ONLY Jesus Christ was anointed to be your Mediator–none else! In Is. 42:8 God says no longer He will give His glory and praise to your carved images {men who lead you to […]
The Seven Thunders
(Copyright) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) “And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud, and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire. And he had in his hand a little book open. And he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth. And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roars, and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices. And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I […]
Wonder of the Human Ear – How Do We Hear?
(Copyright) by David Rives (Lewisburg, Tennessee) Have you ever wondered how you can hear my voice, or any other sound? Our sensitive ears can pick up the faint whisper of the breeze, the buzz of a bee’s wings, or the patter of rain on a puddle. These same ears can withstand music blaring in our headphones, a baby screaming, or a car back-firing. How is this possible? Well, here’s the short, simplistic version of how your ears work. Sound travels on sound waves. These waves are collected by the outer ear and travel down the ear canal to the eardrum causing […]
Did the Flood Cover Mountains?
(Copyright) by Ernest L. Martin (Portland, Oregon) Did the Flood of Noah produce so much water that all the mountains of the earth were submerged? What is the real meaning of Noah’s Flood? Recognizing that the river system that was known in the time of Adam was still in evidence in Moses’ day, goes a long way in showing that the topographical features of the earth in and around Mesopotamia were essentially the same at both periods of time. This gives reasonable proof that nothing in a geographical sense was drastically altered when the flood came on the earth in the […]
The Gap Theory
(Copyright) by Jonathan Sarfati (Powder Springs, Georgia)
The Bottomless Pit
(Copyright) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) One of the most fascinating and intriguing chapters of the Book of Revelation is chapter nine. We shall discuss the symbolic meaning of the things described in the first 12 verses. Rather than quoting these verses, take a minute to read them for yourself. To summarize, we begin with the sounding of the Fifth Trumpet. A star falls from heaven to the earth. This star or fallen angel has the key to the “bottomless pit.” To have the key to something means that you have possession of it. If I hand you my car keys, […]
The Prophecy of 70 Years!
by Paul Janvier Mbock (Cameroon) (Jeremiah 25: 11-14, 29:10, Dan 9: 2, Zac 1:12)As the modern state of Israel (composed of Jews or Judah), recently commemorated the 70th anniversary of its creation or existence, on May 14, 2018, we must turn to the Word of YHWH (Torah), to understand the implication of this very significant event, in the fulfillment of some important biblical prophecies, in this end time! “Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.” (Amos 3:7)-NKJV). The 70-year prophecy was made by YHWH, through Jeremiah, after the ancient nation of Judah (the […]
Overview of the Covenants
by B. L. Cocherell & Vernon O. Jones (Nevada) The following pages contain the basic outlines of the old and new agreements with national Israel and the Sovereign Father’s agreement with the elect during the Gospel age of salvation. THE FIRST AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL ISRAEL TYPE OF AGREEMENTThe first agreement was an exclusive agreement between God and the individuals who comprised national Israel. Moreover, this agreement was open-ended and included the ten commandments, obedience to whatever God asked of them, and the practice of the sacrificial system. Deut.29:1. ExclusiveThe agreement was made exclusively with the nation of Israel, but other people could participate […]
The Doctrine of the Stones
by Jim Patterson (Lisle, Illinois) Anyone will become aware of the various contentions that arise over doctrine; often surrounding points of view about the nature of God or proper worship. Although in this article we will touch on a couple of specific teachings that give birth to contentions and controversy, we do so only to illustrate and shed light on a greater over-riding perspective of the New Covenant regarding worship and proliferation of the gospel that may be often lost on us. The intent here is to step back for a moment to hopefully get a proper healthy perspective on […]
The Long Night of Sennacherib
(Copyright) by Chuck Missler (Coeur d’Alene, Idaho)
Transgenderism: Erasing the Created Order
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh (Charlotte, North Carolina) As late as 2019, Will Thomas swam for the University of Pennsylvania’s men’s swim team, winning one 500-meter freestyle event in 2019 and being named to the All-Ivy League second-team a season earlier. COVID-19 canceled the 2020-2021 season. When swimming competitions resumed in late 2021, Thomas—now known as Lia—swam for the university’s women’s team after undergoing at least a year of testosterone-suppression treatments, as required by the NCAA. Swimming against biological females, Thomas wins races and breaks records with ease, shattering pool, meet, school, and national marks, sometimes by several whole seconds. If Thomas […]
The Spirit of Antichrist is Prevalent
by Alfio La Spina (Victoria British Columbia) Scripture tells us to try the spirits to see if they are of God this is an important test because we need to be in unity with those that we have fellowship with and those that are teaching. 1Jn 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 1Jn 4:2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 1Jn 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that […]
The Time is Very Very Short!
by Paul Janvier Mbock (Cameroon) NB: Please read this document with the Bible in your hands! “The night is far spent, the Day is at hand” (Rom 13:12). This Civilization is drawing to a close. Babylon is falling (Rev 14:8; 18:2)! The Bible announces the major events marking the fulfillment of God’s Plan on earth, including the future of mankind, and how the Divine Government will replace our human-led society. So here is the Biblical Timeline of events that have happened recently, are happening right now before our eyes, or are expected to happen soon! 1) In 2015 – Fulfillment of Joel 2:31: “The […]
No One Knows The Day
Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) Jesus Christ warned His followers to be watching for the signs of His return lest they be caught unprepared and miss out on the Resurrection. Concerning the time of His return, notice: “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. … Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come. But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which hour the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house […]
The Nativity and the Weather
by Samuel S. Martin (Israel) Before my late father began a career as a pastor and then a religious scholar, he was trained as a weather forecaster. He learned this discipline at first in university, but later in the United States Air Force. As a scientist training in the observation of the weather, he always took this matter into consideration when it came to his research studies dealing with the Bible. A number of books that he wrote which he has been recognized for from an academic point of view dealing with the birth of Jesus Christ come to my mind at this […]
The Devil, UFOs, and Invaders from Space!
by HOIM Staff, John Keyser (Azusa, California) Do “flying saucers” exist? And are they extraterrestrial visitations from another planet or planets? Or do they involve Satan the devil in some way? If so, how? And for what reason? There is no doubt that many unexplained phenomena occur which nobody understands fully. Many claims have been made by men and women who say they have seen unusual creatures or strange beings who appeared to be unearthly in appearance. Sometimes they seemed to appear out of a strange flying object, perhaps some sort of space craft. Some of these men were put to […]
Suffer the Little Children
(Copyright) by David Sielaff (Portland, Oregon)
Teaching of the Tithe
by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota) Deut. 14:22. “You shall truly TITHE all of the increase of all your [produce] that the fields bring forth. Year by year!” As shown, this Study is on “Tithing”. And to “Tithe”, meant to set aside the “first of each ten”. The first of animals, and the first of anything grown from the ground. Whether crops, fruits, and the like. Actually, since all “livings” are made from that which is produced from the ground, then ALL occupations that earn money, is to be Tithed on. And take note that, there is only ONE […]
A Warning from the Past
(Copyright) by Richard Markland A war on free speech is being waged. Targeting anyone who speaks out or questions Leaders in power is becoming increasingly dangerous. As sinister actions on the part of elected officials in Washington are becoming more obvious, there is a real danger for anyone who holds leaders accountable for their abuse of power. The key to keeping the American people at bay is to instill fear for what is openly expressed. What people are saying and doing is being used against them. Washington is Big Brother. Out of control government is now dictating what people can and […]
Ezekiel’s Timeless Message – What is the Real “Work of the Watchman”?
(Copyright) by Vance A. Stinson (Tyler, Texas) God said to the prophet Ezekiel, “I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore, you shall hear a word from My mouth and warn them for Me.” What kind of warning was this? Was it primarily geopolitical in nature? Did it involve dire warnings about coming earthquakes, famines, disease epidemics, floods, droughts, and other disasters? Was it an ancient form of the sensational “headline theology” that is so popular among a large number of evangelical preachers and writers today? What does the watchman’s message have to do with the mission of the New […]
The Mystery of God
by Dwight Fleming (California) “In the beginning . . . God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them” Genesis 1:1, 27. Both a man and a woman picture the likeness and nature of God. We primarily only see the masculine side of God while the feminine side of God is not as obvious. There is God the Father and Jesus the Son of God. Both members of the Godhead are described as masculine and for good reason. But if the Godhead is both male and female, then where can […]
The Leaven of Righteousness
by Nathaniel Burson (Big Sandy, Texas) Matthew 13:33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. WHY is the Kingdom of God like LEAVEN, of all things? Why use LEAVEN, which appears to represent SIN throughout the Bible, to represent the Kingdom of God? And why are there THREE measures of meal – not twelve or seven or some other number? And why was the leaven HID in them? And how did the WHOLE get leavened? In leading into […]
ATONEMENT and Suffering: Crucified – The Price Paid
by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) God’s Atonement is Universal: From the Beginning – Revelation 13:8 “The Lamb Slain from the Creation of the world.” Exodus 30:12-16 – Speaks of Atonement Money – being a Half Shekel when Israel was counted. “The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less. “It will be a memorial for the Israelites before the Lord, making atonement for your lives. How God will remember his children today? 1 John 2:1-2 “My dear children, I write this to you so that you will Not sin. But if anyone does sin, we […]
Critical Race Theory and the Bible Answer
by Eddie Hyatt (Tulsa, Oklahoma) Critical Race Theory is defined by its name. For proponents of this new and novel theory, race is everything and “critical” for interpreting all of life, particularly American life. According to CRT, race is what defines you, labels you, and determines your worth and your role in society. This, of course, is rooted in Marxist ideology, which seeks to divide and conquer by dividing people into groups—the oppressed and the oppressors—and pitting them against one another. Classic Marxism sought to divide nations on the basis of economics, pitting the bourgeoisie (wealthy land and factory owners) against the proletariat […]
Invisible Wounds That Scar the Soul
by Brenda Branson (Hanson, Kentucky) Copyright © 2004 “Yelling at living things does tendto kill the spirit in them. Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts . . .” Robert Fulghum It is difficult for a man who punches a woman or throws her into a wall to not know that he is an abuser. It is equally difficult for a woman who sustains a black eye and body bruises not to know she has been abused, although both of them find rationales to avoid reality.However, the subtle manifestations of nonphysical abuse usually escape acknowledgement—at least for a […]
The Coming of the Son of Man
by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota) This short study is based on the Scriptural teachings regarding the coming of the Son of Man, at the end time. At which end time he will, after all enemies have been removed, sit on his throne, and begin to teach and judge the peoples on earth. Allowing them to make their own choices, and not “forcing the Truth” down their throats. As the saying goes. Consider the following Scriptures regarding the Son of Man, and the role he will play on earth. For, he will come to the earth at least two […]
The “AT LARGE” Christian
(Copyright) by Rich Traver (Clifton, Colorado) In the middle decades of the twentieth century, a movement within the Churches of God began to gain a momentum not seen previously in the modern era. What began as a radio-based ministry took root and grew exponentially, providing a nucleus for a potent organization that changed the landscape of the Church for the next several decades. From rather simple beginnings, that organization grew to become the most dynamic within the spectrum of organizations previously known. It created waves among its predecessors, but even more among the evangelical religious community. The organization went on […]
What was WRONG with the Pharisees?
by Nathaniel Burson (Big Sandy, Texas) What was wrong with the Pharisees? Why did Christ condemn them? Was it for keeping the letter of the law? WHY would He condemn them for doing what HE, HIMSELF said? HE DIDN’T! He never condemned them for the righteous things they did! Matthew 23:23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. Notice He said that tithing of mint, anise, and […]
A Nation That Talks the Talk, but Refuses to Walk the Walk
(Copyright) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio) When it comes to problems, America is a nation that naively believes it has the leisure of looking the other way and turning a blind eye to what is urgent and in need of immediate attention. This in all actuality is a monumental understatement when realizing the cold hard reality of what we’ve become as a nation and people. Even though the very survival of the country is at stake, this is a generation either in complete denial of its true condition or is tragically viewing problems with a wait and see attitude. This non-urgent […]
The Plain Truth about The Way
by Jeffrey Caldwell (Redwood City, California) The way to: Advance the Kingdom of God Advance the true values of the Kingdom of God Express pure devotion to Christ Eat from the Tree of Life Genuinely love God “Follow none but the LORD your God, and revere none but Him; observe His commandments alone, and heed only His orders; worship none but Him, and hold fast to Him” (Moses, the man of God, his last sermon; Deuteronomy 13:5, Tanakh, a new translation of the Holy Scriptures according to the traditional Hebrew text). Please forgive me if I am tempted to shout this (in my exceedingly loud voice) but, […]
The Feasts of Israel and the Church
by Avram Yehoshua (Flagstaff, Arizona) The use of many of the Feasts of Israel in Acts and First Corinthians, and them as time markers, reveals that the Apostles continued to celebrate them all their lives. The Church teaches that the Feasts were ‘done away with’ at the crucifixion, and therefore, Christians don’t keep them, but NT Scripture clearly reveals otherwise: 1. Acts 2:1 30 AD—The Feast of Weeks (Hebrew: Shavu’ot—Pentecost; Ex. 34:22; Dt. 16:9-10)2. Acts 12:3 44 AD—The Feast of Unleavened Bread (Ex. 12:8, 15f.; 23:15; 34:18; Lev. 23:6f)3. Acts 12:4 44 AD—Passover (Ex. 12:11, 27; Lev. 23:5f.; Num. 9:5; 28:16; […]
Understanding Circumcision and the New Testament Covenant
by Gregory Diaz (Wayne, New Jersey) The great controversy of the New Testament church regarded whether or not gentile believers needed to be circumcised. It will be seen that this question is one concerning whether the unconverted may fellowship with the church. It is a question regarding communication. Communication is the key component of the gospel message. We know that God inspired it on Pentecost at the founding of the church. Romans 10:17 says “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Also, Malachi 3:16 says “Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to […]
Strive to Be a Perfect Servant of the Most High
by Alfio La Spina (Sooke British Columbia, Canada) Matthew 20:25-28 (ESV) 25 But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 26 It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, 28 even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Those of us that have […]
A “Populist Uprising” is Confronting the Darkness in America
by Eddie Hyatt (Tulsa, Oklahoma) Back in June, I sensed the Holy Spirit saying that “a populist uprising is coming to America.” I had a sense of the meaning of “populist” but decided to look it up since it is not a word I use. I was presently surprised by what I discovered. “Populist” refers to people—to common everyday people. I then knew that “uprising” merely referred to common, everyday people arising, praying, taking a stand, and letting their voices be heard. Since that time, I have seen parents flooding school board meetings to protest the introduction of Critical Race Theory […]
Avoiding the Devil’s Details
by Royce Mitchell, Jr. (Manvel, Texas) There is among some of the brethren the tendency to want to make sure that everyone has exactly correct doctrine according to the Word of God. Some are kind and understanding of differences in understanding. Some are combative and accusative of the brethren. Certainly, it can be understood that good-hearted brethren want others to be sure that they are right before God so that they are accounted worthy to stand before Him at the end. However, as former presidential candidate Ross Perot said in his campaign speeches, “the devils in the details.” Our desire […]
The Festival of Atonement
by B. L. Cocherell (Nevada) The Day of Atonement is the fifth annual festival, and is probably one of the most complex, mysterious, and misunderstood of the festivals celebrated in ancient Israel. However, God has preserved the knowledge and understanding of his plan of salvation in all of the annual Festivals which he revealed to the Israelites after he brought them out of Egypt. In order to fully understand the meaning of the fifth festival, it is important to begin by understanding that Israel’s physical deliverance from Egypt was prophetic of being freed from the bondage of sin and its […]
The State of the Church Today: Disheartening Woes? Or Doing His Will?
by Michael R. Zaeske (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
The Feast is Over…Now What?
by Staff (Charlotte, North Carolina) This year the Feast of Tabernacles was a great one—again. We have come home uplifted, encouraged, inspired, and corrected. We are filled with resolve to grow and overcome. We recognized God’s Spirit in both the ministry and the brethren. We heard expounded a great deal of God’s Word, and much of our fellowship centered on spiritual matters. During the Feast, we may even have committed ourselves to certain actions. We only wish everyone in the world could have heard what we heard and experienced what we have just experienced. We wonder how a Feast could be any […]
The True Trinity Doctrine
by Darwin Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota) The True Trinity Doctrineby Darwin Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota) 1: John 17:22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; …………, even as we are one:” 2: John 17:22 “And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, ……….” 3: John 17:21 “That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: …….” Thus: three in one and one in three: 1. God, 2. Jesus and 3. they-us (God’s chosen ones, now). John 17:21 Or: […]
Do You Desire the Day of the Lord?
by David C. Grabbe (Charlotte, North Carolina) In II Peter 3:10, the apostle prophesies that “the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up.” The Day of the Lord is a period of judgment just before Jesus Christ’s return when He will judge in favor of some but against many more. All but the most liberal mainstream Christians are looking forward to Christ’s return. However, many […]
The Nightmare of Diabetes
by David Antion (Pasadena, California) A client of mine came in with tears this morning. She just got news that her mother, age 69, had only a short time to live and was in the final stages of kidney failure. Her mother has had type II diabetes for years and just a few weeks ago had to have her toes removed from one foot because of gangrene. I personally know of 8 people who are struggling with diabetes and its complications. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. And it is on the rise […]
The Days of Noah
(Copyright) by Samuel C. Baxter (Wadsworth, Ohio) What Was It Really Like Before the Flood?Cutting through countless theories, wild speculation, and odd ideas, there is much more to the story of Noah than most realize.FacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkMore183“Once upon a time, long ago…” Unless you are in primary school, this worn-out first line is usually a cue to zone out. A child’s story is sure to follow. The tale will likely include cookie-cutter heroes and villains, a damsel in distress, and maybe a giant or two. It is usually a highly implausible myth, legend, or parable. This is how most view the idea of a […]
Charles Lyell and the “evolution” of Evolution
(Copyright) by David Rives (Tennessee) Charles Lyell was a British lawyer and geologist who lived during the nineteenth century. He published a three-volume work called Principles of Geology, which promoted his ideas of an old earth, geologic ages, and uniformitarianism. This is the belief that the present is the key to the past. He believed that the slow and gradual processes we see today are the same processes that shaped our planet’s geology over millions of years. Lyell outright rejected the Bible as God’s Word and rejected it as an accurate account of earth’s history. He actually wrote that he wanted […]
What in the World is Wormwood?
by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan) What is wormwood? Where is it located in the Bible? What does it mean? How is it related to the prophetic Day of the Lord? Wormwood, in the Old Testament, is derived from a Hebrew word meaning bitterness or to curse (Strong’s Concordance #H3939). It was considered cursed since it was regarded as poisonous. Given that the word is found, in the KJV Bible, seven times in seven verses (Deuteronomy 29:18, Proverbs 5:4, Jeremiah 9:15, 23:15, Lamentations 3:15, 19 and Amos 5:7) it may symbolize complete bitterness or a perfect poison. In the latter regard, it is interesting to note that the […]
Sin is Crouching at the Door
by Alfio La Spina (Victoria British Columbia) 6 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? 7 If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” (Genesis 4:6-7 NIV) We are faced with choices every day whether it be what we think about, say, or do. We get thoughts and many times these thoughts are not good ones, so we are faced with a decision whether to […]
On the Lighter Side of Life
Sent by Ted & Joanne Saunders (Renton, Washington) Bilingual BarnyardA flock of sheep are romping in a field, happily going “baa baa” to each other and discussing life as usual when suddenly they hear a “moo mooooooooooooooooooo!” They look around and see only sheep. They carry on playing as before. “Moooooo mooooooooooo mmmoo!” One sheep can hear it all too clearly next to him. He shuffles away a little from his friend, a worried look on his face, and then asks, “Georgie, why are you mooing? You’re a sheep. Sheep go “baa!” His friend replies gladly, “I know. I thought I would learn […]
Must Women Be Silent in the Church?
by Jeffrey Caldwell (Redwood City, California) Ralph Woodrow, an evangelical Christian minister, is a correspondent of mine. He is a bit famous for formerly supporting Alexander Hislop’s thesis in The Two Babylon’s, but then repudiating his support in a follow-up book when he was challenged to check into the quality of Hislop’s scholarship, which he found quite lacking. He’s taken a lot of heat for that, but I believe he is being quite honest about it. He has written many short books which are edifying biblical studies and his latest is: Must Women Be Silent in the Church? a biblical study […]
The Mighty Grizzly – Reproducing After Their Own Kind
(Copyright) by David Rives (Tennessee) There are eight species of bears worldwide—the Asiatic black bear, also known as the moon bear, giant panda, Malayan sun bear, sloth bear, spectacled bear, brown bear, American black bear, and polar bear. Some of these species have subspecies, such as the grizzly bear, a subspecies of the brown bear. A couple of years ago I traveled to British Columbia, Canada and interacted with a real-life grizzly. They’re recognizable by their concave faces, the hump between their shoulders, and the lighter tips of their fur. This gives them almost a “grizzled” appearance, and that’s where the […]
Are You in the True Church?
by Wayne Schatzle (West Chester, Ohio) Are you in the True Church that was founded by Jesus Christ? That is an important question to ask when you consider that Jesus warned there were false brethren and false ministers. Paul had a chilling warning to the church at Corinth:” There are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ’s. Marvel not! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light, therefore it is no great thing if HIS ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness”. That scripture should be a wakeup call to all of us. Consult […]
The Word, The Spirit and The Church
by Robert Schmid (Westminster, California) Is there any doubt in anybody’s mind that this world, that we live in, is NOT the Kingdom of God? I do not believe so, for we all know that we live in a world that is not God’s world, but Satan’s world. Satan is the ruler of this age, and the evidence of his rule is all around us. When Christ was on this earth, He was the light in a dark world, but after a few short years He left, to be at the right hand of God the Father in heaven. What about the […]
The Test Commandment!
by Robert Schmid (Westminster, California) Please open your Bibles to the gospel of John, the 14th chapter. John 14 and verse 15. Jesus Christ – God – is speaking to His disciples, that is, He is speaking to you and me, and He says: “IF, IF YOU LOVE ME, YOU WILL KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS”. In other words, those who do not keep all of Christ’s commandments do not love Him! Now we know that there are many people who claim to love Christ, claim to love God, but do all of them keep all of His commandments? How do we know? How can we […]
As It Was in The Days of Noah
by Alfio La Spina (Victoria British Columbia) Genesis 6:5 (ESV)5 The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 2 Peter 2:5 (NIV)5 if he did not spare the ancient world when he brought the flood on its ungodly people, but protected Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and seven others, when he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly; Noah and his family were the only ones saved from the flood. The rest were wicked and would not repent. Noah likely preached […]
The New Education
by James McBride (United Kingdom) Many parents have received the brush-off when they ask, What did you do today at school? So, do you know what your child is being taught? Or do you just trust the school to do the ‘right’ thing? Can you be sure that they are taught values akin to your own? Is there a reason for an increasing number of parents choosing to homeschool their children? It used to be English, Math, Art, Gym, Geography, Religion. Now—in Primary! – it’s globalism, transgender, LGBTQ+, with a nod towards traditional subjects but each heavily loaded towards ‘climate change’, […]
Cleavage in the Church
by Philip T. Derstine (Puckett, Mississippi) “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” We can speak up, so that our silence does not cause us to become partakers of other’s sins (Ezekiel 33, entire chapter). In this post-911 world, the sword has already come on the land with worse judgments to follow (verse 3), so when we see the connection between certain sins and an even more certain judgment, it is our job to warn the people being lulled to sleep by the complacency of Church leaders: The righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him when he […]
Sharing Our Lives at the Feast
by Mark Schindler (Charlotte, North Carolina) One of the great blessings that God gives us every year is the command to keep His holy days. As with all of His laws, they do much more for us than they do for Him. As a loving Father, He provides for our every need, and the holy days are a need that we do not fully realize that we have. The holy days give us a chance to spend extra time together. With other members of God’s church, we sing hymns, pray, and hear His Word expounded in a setting suitable for drawing us closer to each […]
The House of God: Where it was Built?
by Samuel S. Martin (Israel) When Moses led the children of Israel out of Egypt, at that time, God dwelled among the Israelites in a moveable tent which was called “the Tabernacle.” Moses constructed this tent according to a pattern that the LORD had shown him when he was on Mount Sinai. “And have them make me a sanctuary, so that I may dwell among them. In accordance with all that I show you concerning the pattern of the tabernacle and of all its furniture, so you shall make it.” (Exodus 25:8,9 NRSV) This tabernacle existed for almost 500 years because from […]
Are Vaccines the Villain?
by Norman S. Edwards (Perry, Michigan) Ever since my wife and I were expecting our first child, I developed an interest in vaccines: What is in them? What will happen if we take them? What if not? The more I studied, the more convicted I became that I did not want to subject my family to them. Indeed, our last child never had any, and was our healthiest. Now that grandchildren are a prospect, I have been studying vaccines again. It is a good time to study. Almost every day, there are news stories about the H1N1 swine flu and the […]
Endure to the End
by Wayne Schatzle (West Chester, Ohio) Like everyone else I enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves as they turn colors. People flock to the mountains to witness the sometime breathtaking event each year. What I have come to appreciate more than the autumn leaves is the late winter leaves. Why is that you ask? For some reason after a long winter of icy cold and forceful winds a very few leaves manage to hang on the trees. They are dry and shriveled, yet still clinging to their life source. Why do I like seeing them? Nature teaches us many lessons and, […]
What is the True Gospel?
by Bill Glover (Eugene, Oregon) Exactly what is the gospel of Jesus Christ? What did He actually teach? Why are there so many different Christian denominations all teaching different gospels about Jesus? We first need to understand the meaning of the word gospel. The literal meaning of the word “gospel” is GOOD TIDINGS or GOOD NEWS or GLAD TIDINGS. The English word comes from the Old English expression “good tidings” or “glad tidings.” Mark 1:14-15 [in the King James translation] states: “Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God and saying […]
Are there Still Elders in the Church?
by B. L. Cocherell (Nevada) Some believe and teach that the early church did not have an organized ministry which selected men who were given authority through the ritual of laying on of hands to supervise, teach, and govern congregations in an official leadership capacity. Some also believe and teach that men identified as elders in the early church were not spiritual leaders but were just older men with no official capacity. The logic used to attempt to validate these two beliefs, is that the Greek words translated in most English bibles as ordained are not a correct translation of these […]
The Difference Between True Repentance and Temporary Regret
by Brenda Branson (Hanson, Kentucky) Copyright © 2004 In the story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, there were two men who were sorry for their actions—Peter and Judas. Peter truly loved Jesus and boasted that he would even die for him if necessary. However, when Jesus was arrested and taken to the house of the high priest for a trial based on trumped-up charges, Peter’s resolve crumbled at the first taunt from a servant girl who recognized him as one of Jesus’ followers. Peter boasted a bit too loudly and trusted in his own strength to get him out […]
The Christian Sabbath
by Catholic Mirror 1893 (Baltimore, Maryland) CATHOLIC MIRROR–BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1893(From page 8 of the Catholic Mirror of Sept. 2, 1893) THE CHRISTIAN SABBATHTHE GENUINE OFFSPRING OF THE UNION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE CATHOLIC CHURCH HIS SPOUSE. THE CLAIMS OF PROTESTANTISM TO ANY PART THEREIN PROVED TO BE GROUNDLESS, SELF-CONTRADICTORY, AND SUICIDAL Our attention has been called to the above subject in the past week by the receipt of a brochure of twenty-one pages, published by the International Religious Liberty Association, entitled,” Appeal and Remonstrance,” embodying resolutions adopted by the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists (February 24th, […]
The Holy Ghost
by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) Someone wants to know about the Holy Ghost. What is the name of the Holy Ghost? Mat 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: My understanding at this time is that there is no name for the Holy Ghost or the set-a-part spirit. My understanding is that the spirit of the Heavenly Father could be likened to the electricity that flows through a power line. “Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of Yehovah […]
Was the Sop Leavened or Unleavened? (John 13:26-27)
by John W. Ritenbaugh (Lancaster, South Carolina) A rule of Bible study is never to base a doctrine on the meaning of a Greek or Hebrew word, and this controversy is a prime example. It is true that artos, used in all of the gospel accounts for the bread eaten during the Last Supper, is the Greek word for “bread.” However, this word is a very general or generic term, much like the English word “bread” is. We use “bread” for everything from white to whole wheat to pumpernickel bread. We also use it for breads made of corn, barley, rye, spelt, rice, […]
How To Spot a Batterer Before the Relationship Begins
by Brenda Branson (Hanson, Kentucky) Copyright © 2004 The following red flags are characteristics of an abuser. This does not mean that everyone who demonstrates one or two of these qualities will end up abusing or battering their partners. However, these red flags should be taken seriously. If someone you know demonstrates one or two of these patterns on a consistent basis, he has the potential to become a batterer. Superior attitude toward women. Does he think men are superior to women? Does he feel he “owns” you and has the right to control your thoughts and actions? Does he talk about women in […]
Delight in the Sabbath
by James McBride (United Kingdom) The weekly Sabbath is for Christians a day in which to delight in God’s presence “Sabbath rest” is a concept far removed from the hurly-burly of modern life. The day is, for most, consumed with a round of strenuous (or couch-potato) leisure activity or shopping or visiting – leaving no time for recovery from the weekly grind. Besides, the notion of a day set apart for religious purpose is simply old hat. But what if you consider Sabbath observance important to your Christian walk? Is it a day to hibernate in gloomy solitude? A day […]
Were the Early Great Kings of Persia Israelites?
by Cam Rea (Kendallville, Indiana) The Achaemenid dynasty’s foundation is based on a man by the name of Achaemenes. Not much is known about the man himself. However, he is considered the eponymous founder according to the Behistun inscription of Darius I listed in his genealogy. Cyrus the Great says nothing on the Babylonian cylinder about the founder of their dynasty. However, Cyrus refers to himself as an Achaemenid on the inscriptions found at Pasargadae, but it is also debated whether the inscriptions are of Cyrus the Great as it could be quite possible that Darius I wrote those inscriptions […]
How I Learned that the Spirit and Word Must Always Agree
by Eddie Hyatt (Tulsa, Oklahoma) He was the perfect example of what happens when we neglect the Word of God in our pursuit of spiritual experiences. Without the ballast of God’s Word, we may well float away into a La-la land of false spirituality, and this was the case of this individual. My two friends and I encountered this strange little man while going door-to-door, offering to pray with people, and inviting them to revival services we were conducting in Kiowa, OK in 1972. We knocked on his door and he invited us into his home. We immediately noticed that his living […]
A Chart Comparing Offices in the Synagogue and the Church
(Copyright) by Craig White (Australia)
A pain in the ‘BUT’: even National Review? Say it ain’t so!
(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) “The Trump movement often is described as a ‘personality cult,’ which it is, in no small part.” – National Review, 11/02/20, Kevin Williamson (also posted on Facebook) IT DOESN’T DO MUCH GOOD to preach to the choir unless the choir “shares” with their uninformed friends and relatives. So, to Biden voters I say, “You aren’t really thinking things THRU unless you look at both sides of the choice. You may say you’re for ‘choice.’ but do you really look at both sides of the coin?” Thank God for Tucker Carlson because parts of Fox News are going […]
‘As It Was In the Days of Noah’
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh (Charlotte, North Carolina) Bahal was beginning to worry, since, as mayor, it was his job to worry for the rest of his remote, highland community. His wife, Chera, had remarked the day before that the rain was unusually heavy for this time of the year, but he had shrugged off her comment. Yet now, having endured three days of steady, heavy downpours, he felt the rain was something more than “unusual.” Earlier in the day, he had braved the pelting raindrops to check on his son’s livestock down the road. His son, Sair—off on his honeymoon with his […]
An Orwellian America is Defining the Nation
(Copyright) by Richard Markland For decades Americans have been warned of a time in which George Orwell’s Novel “1984” would become a reality. The American people cannot say they have not been put on notice. Irreplaceable freedoms are being eliminated. The tactics used are invasive, immense in size and scope and without consideration for anyone or anything. The American people should be alarmed by what is taking place but there is not an understanding of what has become a frightening reality. There is a lack of foresight about what the future holds and a careless indifference towards how each and every person […]
Who was Arsaces, First King of the Parthians?
by Cam Rea (Kendallville, Indiana) The year is 248 BCE. The event: the Aparni tribe from the north along the Oxus River invaded the region of northern Parthia under the leadership of a man by the name of Arsaces. The result of the invasion was the establishment of the Arsacid Dynasty which would be known in our history books as the Parthian Empire.[i] This was the first time Arsaces was mentioned. But who was this man named Arasces and where did he come from? What we know about Arsaces is limited and obscure, and we have as little to work with […]
28th Amendment to the United States Constitution
Sent by Howard Naasz (Colorado) An idea whose time has come.For too long we have been too complacent about the workings of Congress. Many citizens had no idea that members of Congress could retire with the same pay after only one term, that they didn’t pay into Social Security, that they specifically exempted themselves from many of the laws they have passed (such as being exempt from any fear of prosecution for sexual harassment) while ordinary citizens must live under those laws. The latest is to exempt themselves from the Healthcare Reform that is being considered…in all of its forms. […]
The Truth about GOD’S CALENDAR
by Jamie McNab (England) The Truth about GOD’S CALENDARPart Oneby Jamie McNab (England) What is the truth about “God’s Holy Day calendar?” It is very likely that many of you will have been challenged over the past few years about the Holy Day calendar – and if you haven’t been challenged so far, you probably soon will be!! The story usually goes along the lines of: “The calendar that we have traditionally followed in the Church of God is a MAN-MADE CALENDAR. God originally gave the calendar rules to Moses, but the Jews have long since perverted those rules. The Jewish calendar we use today […]
13 Colonies; The 13th Tribe?
(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) “America, conjointly with Britain, has a very important and noble part to perform in the affairs of humanity in the near future.” – Adam Rutherford, 1934 PETER SELLERS SAID that if you asked him to play himself, he wouldn’t know how to do it, because he did not know who or what he was. The same can be said about America and Britain today. We have lost our identity and our purposes in life. But if we did know our national identity, we wouldn’t be just sitting around watching our decline and fall. A friend […]
The Good Leaven
by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) I believe that the parable of the leaven (Mathew 13:33) pertains to the most essential part of our calling. It applies to the very core of our conversion and our entrance into the Kingdom of God. Without the leaven, which is symbolized in this parable, we will never, ever, be able to inherit God’s Kingdom. Now the “churches” (the members in general) have been repeatedly led astray on this crucial subject concerning this “leaven.” They are taught that all leaven in the Bible is bad, but that teaching is wrong, there is a […]
…Does the Devil Hate Christmas?
by John Jewell (London, England) On the surface, it ‘seems’ logical! What is the devils’ attitude toward Jesus? It ‘seems’ logical that since he tried to kill Jesus on several occasions, and since he was able to influence the Jews and the Romans to finally KILL him, that the devil’s attitude toward Jesus would be one of HATE! And, if that is true, it logically follows that the devil would also HATE anything that is intended to be WORSHIP toward Jesus! Today, Millions of sincere Christians participate in ‘holidays’ that are supposed to be WORSHIP toward Jesus. What does the devil […]
The TRUTH About the Origin of Modern Languages
by Nathaniel Burson (Big Sandy, Texas) One of the most confounding questions to modern scholars is the reason for the sudden explosion of diverse languages upon the earth in the misty dawn of history. Where did language come from? HOW could it have evolved? It’s a known fact that instead of EVOLVING, all languages DEVOLVE, or become simpler, never more complex! This is a great problem for evolutionists and worldly scientists. And yet the answer is before their very eyes? In fact, the answer is in their own lips! There is CONCLUSIVE, demonstrable, SCIENTIFIC evidence that ALL languages today have a […]
A Short History of the Edomites
by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota) Gen. 36:1 “The generations of Esau, who is Edom. V.2. Esau took his wives of the daughters of Canaan. Adah…the Hittite, Aholibamah…the Hivite. V.3. And Bashemath Ishmael’s daughter.” In the above we see that Esau was called Edom. And throughout OT Scriptures, when it reads “Edom”, it is speaking of only the descendants of his Canaanite wives. Continuing to be known of as Esau, as for his Ishmaelite wife. In this Study, I will be dealing with only Esau’s Edomite wives. And as will be shown, said wives had children whose descendants are […]
Testimony of Abuse within the Church of God
by Tawanda Ray (Hamilton, Alabama) I received your 111-page document today and read it before the evening was out. I must say, I was not the least bit surprised. Their actions were status quo as Herbert Armstrong trained them well. What is ironic, however, is that there are quite a few “ministers” out there who adhere to the hierarchy mentality (and are now affiliated with the split-off groups) who rejected authority over them and left WCG way before HWA died. They “rebelled against their superiors but preach against it to those “under” them. And they do view themselves as […]
Parable of the Ten Virgins
by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) A Parable MisunderstoodThe parable of the ten Virgins consists of only 13 verses, but those 13 verses may be the most important and valuable verses in the entire Bible concerning the church and our being ready for our Lord’s return. I am sure we are all familiar with the parable of the ten Virgins found in Mathew 25. This parable speaks Much about the return of our Lord and Savior, and what is about to befall the church. This parable also, not only warns us that we better be prepared for what is coming, […]
The Oppression of the American People
The Suppression of Freedom(Copyright) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio) PART 1 Any given event of and by itself is not as important as what takes place in the days, weeks, and months beyond when it has happened. The Corona Crisis is taking on a life of its own. The abuse of power is rearing its ugly head, yet few Americans are aware of how much their lives are going to be impacted. Covid 19 is going to alter the life of every man, woman and child in ways that would have been considered farfetched months ago. It will become a matter of […]
The Titanic–Then and Now
by Myra McQueen (Odessa, Texas) I just want to sort out something here that appears to be a ‘token’ for those of us who have survived the past in the WCG but remain yet in the bondage of carnal drives and other men’s ‘devices’ (ie, II Pet. 1:16) and ‘Jewish fables’ (Titus 1:14). I am not much of a movie goer but after reviewing an editor’s remarks about the amazing 25 negative miracles that led to the sinking of the ‘unsinkable’ Titanic in 1912, I decided to research the history a little and found four documentary videos on the […]
The last straw, tepid support for Trump
(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) TO THE EDITOR, NATIONAL REVIEW:Just reread the article that was the last straw, “Has the Presidency Become Impossible? No, but it is too hard for the incumbent” (2/24/20). I didn’t try to cancel the dumb subscription, but I’m letting it expire. The writer Richard Brookhiser quotes academics, one of whom says the job hurts the health of Presidents and they die young (tell Jimmie Carter and Bush 41). “Trump, a novice with no information, limited intelligence, and bad character, has held office for over three years without catastrophe. . ,” writes Mr. Brookhiser. “What […]
The Ayatollahs of atheism versus the next generation of evangelists?
(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) “At some point, there’s going to be enough pressure that it is just going to be too embarrassing to believe in God.” – Samuel Harris (“Letter to a Christian Nation”) JOHN STUART MILL wrote about the tyranny of prevailing opinion. Conventional ‘wisdom.’ “Consensus” versus last century’s “outdated” values and mores. Like, when the Lord comes, “will He find Faith on the earth?” “The Puritan heritage distilled through the 18th century patriots without, however, loss of its original religious strength explains many features in Lincoln’s thought.” – William Wolf, “The Religion of Abraham Lincoln” (1963) Further excerpts:“The prophetic note of a God […]
The Seed of Abraham
by Avram Yehoshua (Flagstaff, Arizona) The Seed of Abraham’s website (https://www.seedofabraham.net/) has Avram Yehoshua’s teachings on it (about 180 articles), which form the theology for The Seed of Abraham. Avram calls that theology, The Hebraic Perspective. It is not to be confused with the Hebrew Roots movement nor Messianic Judaism; the former having many grievous heresies, such as Gentile circumcision, and the latter not taking Mosaic Law to heart. The major theme of the teachings center around the New Testament, after the resurrection, declaring to both Jew and Gentile Christian to walk out their faith in Jesus/Yeshua through all the […]
End of the World
by John Jewell (London, England) The end of the world! Is it, or the possibility of it, a reality or not? Is there something in the message that one used to see in some of our bigger town centers? “Flee from the wrath to come” and sometimes accompanied by the words “The end of the world is nigh”All carried on boards slung over the shoulders! Or propped up on the pavement.However, one may be forgiven, as we look at the state of the world today, for thinking there is some validity in the statements. We do, after all, live in […]
The Gospel of the Devil
by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) The Gospel of the Devil: Preachers Shout “Do Not Judge” the State shouts “Do Not Discriminate.” One and the same message: Discriminate against God and all who believe God. Accuse them of Judging and Discriminating and Not – Honoring what God proclaimed is evil. The State and Church: Believe Satan’s gospel “Do Not Discriminate” and “Do Not Judge.” After receiving a message rebuking church leaders for honoring sexual perverts and politicians for imposing sexual perversion on the nation and calling on them to repent. Pastor Bob from Olympia Washington said, “As a born-again believer I rebuke […]
The Great White Throne Judgment
by Rhoda Foust (Lehigh Acres, Florida) What is meant by “Judgment” anyway? Does it mean that anyone who is judged will be severely punished? Does it lead to destruction “? We are all familiar with the term “Judge”. We understand when one breaks the law of the land, he/she normally will stand before a judge in a court room, one who determines the cost of the offense. But is this what God’s judgments mean? In studying we find that in the Old Testament when the Hebrew word according to Strong’s concordance #0494 it means “act of deciding a case, decision, […]
The World as We Know It is About to Become History
by David Ben-Ariel (Toledo, Ohio) Those who strongly disagree with the “European Union” forging ahead, the Euro-skeptics, state sovereignty is under attack and that the EU is going backwards, descending into the darkness of fascism, not advancing democratic ideals but sacrificing them with impunity. Rodney Atkinson, author of three books on the subject of Fascist Europe Rising (his most recent), led the charge, sounded the alarm, from a strictly secular point of view that interestingly matched what theologian Herbert W. Armstrong was warning about from a purely biblical perspective: the revival of the unholy Roman Empire is well underway and most […]
Born Again: The Kingdom of God!
by David Ben-Ariel (Toledo, Ohio) Jesus was sent to Earth to deliver a Message to mankind. A startling message from Outer Space – the third Heaven – from our CREATOR GOD. A correct understanding of what that REVELATION is – the one and only true Gospel – separates God’s Church from all others and exalts the pure religion above every false way! (John. 17:17). There is only one way to enter God’s Kingdom – and that is through Christ! (Acts 4:12). He is the Key that unlocks God’s Royal House, the Open Door to the Universe, the Gateway to Eternity, the […]
The Cure for the Tragic American Condition
(Copyright) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio) What is it about prosperity that opens the door to complacency? Urgency is nonexistent when everything is convenient and within reach. According to Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary Eleventh Edition: Prosperity- “Self-satisfied: especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers; unconcerned.” Simply put, a sense of urgency has no place within the American mindset if life is going well. It has been eight decades since Americans were asked to sacrifice, both in the cost of lives, and personal comforts. The generation of World War II was a far cry from what Americans have become. This is a generation […]
Beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees
by Gregory Diaz (Wayne, New Jersey) Christians are commanded to “grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Pet 2:3). Christians should be open to gaining a deeper understanding of the bible. Therefore, let us consider one important concept that has not yet been understood, although it is a priority for the church to observe. It is clearly in the bible. It is also clearly in contrast to the wisdom of the world. For this reason, it has been ignored, explained away, or rejected. As Christians we must be willing to follow the […]
SIGNS OF THE TIMES: Is dissent a thing of the past?
by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) The function of liberal Republicans is to shoot the wounded after battle.” Senator Eugene McCarthy BARRY GOLDWATER RECOMMENDED SAWING OFF THE EASTERN SEABOARD. “When the wind is in the East, ’tis neither good for man nor beast,” and here are some quotations from the Ivy League region of the country: “The chief problem of the lower-income farmers is poverty.” Nelson Rockefeller “The streets are safe in Philadelphia; it’s only the people who make them unsafe.” former mayor Frank Rizzo “Marvin never tells a lie if he can give you a misleading statement instead.” friend of […]
The Khazars Tribe 13
by Yair Davidiy (Jerusalem, Israel) “The KHAZARS” were a semi-nomadic people who became prominent in southern Russia and its neighborhood in the 600s to 900s CE. They were quite powerful with a far-reaching influence and well-developed civilization. They protected the Jews while giving full citizenship rights to Christians and Moslems who served them faithfully. “The KHAZARS” converted to Judaism and henceforth were Jewish. Some people (including many anti-Semites) claim that most Jews today are descended from “The KHAZARS”. This is not true on the whole, but “The Khazars” did contribute to the Jewish Nation. The Question is: Who were they? Map […]
Where in Scripture is The Trinity Mentioned?
by Wily Elder (Ocala, Florida) The short answer is: The Trinity is never mentioned in any scriptures. The next question would be: Where is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost (Holy Spirit) mentioned together? Only two places in the Bible do we have this occurrence. One passage is in Matthew 28:19, second to the last verse in the book of Matthew. “Go you therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19). This scripture would appear to be an implicit endorsement of the Trinity, the three-in-one […]
Abortion: The Culture of Death
by Barbara Collins (God’s Word to Women Website) David said in Psalms 139:13, Amplified, “For You did form my inward parts. You did knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Why have so many unborn lives become like unraveled knitting? $254.4 million in 2002-03 from taxpayers Since 1973, the Roe v Wade decision has generated approximately 46 million abortions totally or around 1.3 million abortions each year since that time. Up until about forty years ago, the 2000-year-old Hippocratic Oath led medical school graduates to say at their commencement, “I will maintain the utmost respect for human life from the time […]
Church Leaders – Surrenders to the State – Moral Authority
by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) And that is State Worship. Church leaders have disarmed themselves: They have “Closed their Eyes” to the Sword of Truth. Christian leaders, Jews, and Messianic Jews – have – Surrendered to the State “The Knowledge of Good and Evil” without a whimper in Protest. If a believer in God’s word Speaks out against the Evil of the State – Legalizing – Sexual Perversions. Church Leaders confirm their – Disloyalty to God and – Bow in Loyalty to the State – by condemning them for getting involved in “Politics.” Jeremiah 6:10 describes them “Their ears […]
Renewal of the Earth
by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota) Psalm 104:30 “…You renew the face of the earth!” Read these words again. And a third time if necessary. Then ask yourselves. “What do they mean? And are they Truth”. Well, they are indeed Truth. And since the word “renew” means to return something to its original shape or condition, then the words mean that The Almighty is going to see to it that the earth will be returned to its pre flood condition. Return it to its Genesis One condition. When people view the earth today, they see gigantic sized oceans, and incredibly high mountain […]
Division Will Lead to the Nation’s Destruction if not Restrained
(Copyright) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio) The year 2020 will go down in history as a year of deep division. It will be remembered as a time in which Americans turned on one another. The national election for the presidency will be remembered as illegitimate by Trump supporters and conservatives, but fair by Democrats and liberals. Most Americans fail to see long range repercussions for the way they decide to deal with problems. What is taking place will irreversibly harm the country as long as emotions are the driving force behind the stances people are taking. What is developing is a national […]
Ending the Cycle of Abuse in the Church of God
by Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota) If you saw an old woman being robbed, would you help her? If you knew a child was being sexually molested, would you report it to the proper authorities? If you knew a woman was being abused by her husband, would you help her? If you heard a man beating his wife, would you call the police? If you knew someone had just lost a loved one, would you be a friend? If you knew someone had a family member who was mentally ill, would you be a friend? If you saw, or […]
The Promised Land
Sent by Jeffrey Caldwell (Redwood City, California) Twelve men were sent to spy out the land.Ten men were afraid and conspired a plan. They told the people that “Danger awaits”.A great rebellion they did create. People murmured, complained, and disgusted our Father.God said to Himself, “Promised land for the elders? Why bother.” So, for all of them who were forty and up They died in the wilderness,for their minds were corrupt. Now the Children of Israel from birth to twenty They got to go to that Land,the Land of Plenty. They did not enter with fear in their hearts.Thanks to Joshua and Caleb they were […]