Was Jesus actually forsaken on the cross? Did the Father turn His back on the Son? Maybe believe the answer to these questions is “yes” based on their interpretation of Matthew 27:46. When we look at the context, however, we see that Jesus was not separated from the Father while on the cross. Tim Haile […]
Continue reading... March 4, 2009
Twelve Legions of Angels
When Peter tried to defend Jesus from the mob that came to arrest Him, Jesus responded, “Put your sword back into its place; for all those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword. Or do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will at once put at my […]
Continue reading... March 1, 2009
Problems with Premillennialism
One very common idea in the denominational world is the doctrine of Premillennialism. The prefix “pre” means before. The second part of the word – “millennial” – refers to the thousand year reign of Christ. The doctrine of Premillennialism states that Christ will one day return and reign on earth for a thousand years before […]
Continue reading... March 1, 2009
Redemption & Forgiveness; Sin & Judgment
[This article was written by Robert A. Sochor.] In Ephesians 1:3-10, salvation is described using very noble words and ideas, especially verse 7 which contains much information concerning the New Testament plan and need of salvation. Redemption through His blood presents the idea to buy back that which would otherwise be lost. It is central […]
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Modern Disasters & Divine Judgment
Did the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks represent God’s judgment against the United States? Did Hurricane Katrina devastate New Orleans because of the rampant immorality there? Is God going to send some natural or man-made disaster to punish this country for the slaughter of millions of innocent lives through the practice of abortion? A lot […]
Continue reading... March 1, 2009
How to Handle a Recession
Many people in the United States are anxious about the country’s economy. This is understandable with all of the job losses, home foreclosures, and falling value of investments. These things do not just face this country, but many places in the world are also facing economic turmoil. The book of Revelation warned of the fall […]
Continue reading... February 26, 2009
Unity of the Spirit
Paul instructed the church in Ephesus to be “diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3). He then went on to explain the reason for unity and the basis of it. Our unity must be based upon the following:
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