10 Things I Didn’t Understand Before I Was Reformed
Not only has reformed theology opened my eyes to new things, it’s cleared up so many things that I already believed but failed to understand.
I understand, now, that Jesus was laying His life down for His sheep… perfectly. Not one of the people whose place He took on the cross will be in Hell. Those who do find themselves in Hell were never atoned for. Jesus truly, perfectly, and finally took my sins on Himself not because I applied... Continue Reading
Oregon Bakers Pay Fine After State Seizes Their Bank Accounts
Aaron and Melissa Klein paid the state of Oregon $136,927.07—the fine levied against them for declining to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple in 2013.
Although they’ve now paid the fine, the couple does not intend to stop fighting the state over its judgement of discrimination. The case is one of several involving Christian owners of wedding-related businesses that could end up before the U.S. Supreme Court. On Monday, Aaron and Melissa Klein paid the state of Oregon $136,927.07—the... Continue Reading
Was Joseph Smith a Martyr?
In contrast to the apostles, serious questions can be raised against the motivation of Joseph Smith.
These factors do not necessarily prove Smith was lying, but they raise serious questions about his motivation, character, and the claim he was a martyr. The apostles willingly embraced sacrifice and suffering because they were convinced Jesus had risen from the grave. There is no evidence whatsoever they embraced the faith for material gain. As... Continue Reading
Bible Reading Plans for 2016
Some helpful Bible reading plans to guide you in 2016.
For your convenience, we’ve compiled a list of Bible reading plans for you to choose from. Maybe in 2016 you will read more of the Bible each day. Perhaps you’ll slow down your reading and instead spend more time considering what you read. Whatever it is you’re looking for in a reading plan, you should... Continue Reading
For the Mouth of the Lord Hath Spoken It: The Real Meaning of Handel’s “Messiah”
he word of our Lord will stand forever. If so, we are saved. If not, we are doomed.
Our confidence is full because we have heard God speak, and we receive and trust his Word in all of its dimensions. We live by the Holy Scriptures because we know that they are the written Word of God. We trust in Christ, the incarnate Word, who, from the beginning, was with God and is... Continue Reading
For Many, Faith Comes at a High Price
Partly because of allergies about religion, the international response has been utterly ineffective to Yazidi refugees from the Sinjar Mountains in Iraq and Syria.
We don’t need to give Christians preference. But we should recognize that Middle Eastern Christians, along with Yazidis, Mandeans and others, are facing an ethnic cleansing, and that confronting this should be a global human rights priority. As we celebrate the holidays, let’s speak up for those for whom faith is a matter not of... Continue Reading
Vonette Bright, Campus Crusade for Christ Co-Founder, Called Home to Glory
Vonette Bright, 89, co-founder of Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) died December 23rd due to complications from acute leukemia.
Bill and Vonette launched Campus Crusade for Christ in 1951 at UCLA with the goal to “win the campus today, win the world tomorrow.” Remarkably, the campus ministry at UCLA is still the largest branch of Campus Crusade – a tribute to the Bright’s enduring legacy. ORLANDO, FL (ANS) — Vonette Bright, co-founder of... Continue Reading
Saint Nicholas and the Origins of Santa Claus
The legend behind Santa Claus is Saint Nicholas, the fourth-century bishop of Myra. His hat was the bishop’s mitre.
Even Martin Luther would come to play a role in the legend. Luther wanted a Protestant alternative to the Roman Catholic practice of celebrating the Feast of Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus). Instead of giving gifts in the name of Santa Claus on December 6, Luther started the tradition of giving gifts in the name of... Continue Reading
10 Reasons Consumerism Can Never Satisfy
Consumerism is more than a way of life to many. It has become life itself. They live to consume.
There is no true pleasure or profit from everything men have in the world. (Apart from what men use to sustain life, are bound to give to others, or put to necessary use). In fact, they have nothing except but merely to see them which means very little. Considering this should make men see their... Continue Reading
The Queen’s Speech Is Set To Be The Most Overtly Christian Yet
The monarch is expected to use her annual message to reflect on her own personal faith, after a year of terrorist attacks by ISIL.
The former Bishop of Rochester, Michael Nazir-Ali, told the Mail on Sunday: “Clearly extremist is a backdrop to anything that any public figures say at this time. “No one in this country should have to feel fear and anxiety as they try peacefully to live, pray and worship in their faith tradition.” The Queen’s... Continue Reading
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