The Tower of Babel
Genesis 11:1-4 says, “And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech … And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them thoroughly … And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let […]
Another Failed Prophecy
On October 21, 2011, Harold Camping had predicted that the “Rapture” would occur. This is the same man who predicted doom on May 21st of the same year, but we are still here. The day after his initial prediction (May 22), an obviously shocked Camping emerged from his home to say he was “flabbergasted” that […]
Karma
I have seen “karma” referenced numerous times on Facebook, so I thought it would be good to see what the Bible says about the subject. “Karma” is a concept in Hinduism and Buddhism that says the sum of a person’s actions in this and previous states of existence are viewed as deciding their fate in […]
Daniel’s Seventy Weeks #3
It has been shown that Daniel’s seventy weeks divided into seven weeks, sixty-two weeks, and one week could not have literally been 490 years (a “year for a day” which would equal 70 x 7 or 490). This would have covered the time of the beginning of the first seven weeks (Cyrus’ edict allowing the […]
The Perverted Gospel
Paul wrote to the Galatians to try to keep them faithful to the gospel. He opened with some harsh words: “I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert […]
Dramas, Plays, and Skits
A trend that I have noticed over the past several years is more emphasis being put on dramas, plays, and skits than on learning lessons from the Bible in Vacation Bible Schools. Denominations have incorporated these techniques for decades, along with institutional churches, but now they are appearing among conservative churches of Christ. There are […]
The Gospels and Matthew 19:9
During my time of preaching, I have encountered Christians teaching that the gospels do not apply as part of the New Covenant. Said another way, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are a part of the Old Covenant which was nailed to the cross when Jesus died (Ephesians 2:14-16; Colossians 2:14; Hebrews 10:9). The ramification of […]
Daniel’s Seventy Weeks #2
Daniel saw the time was near for the fulfillment of two prophecies by two different prophets: the exiled remnant of Judah would be allowed to return home in 70 years (Jer. 25:11), and the decree which permitted their return would be from Cyrus, foretold by Isaiah 150 years earlier (Isa. 45:1-4, 13). So Daniel prayed […]
Ten Basics Every Creationist Must Know
Christian who stands on the authority of God’s word should be ready to show how the Bible unlocks our understanding of the world. Yet certain questions are still difficult to answer. Thankfully, when you accept the plain teaching of scripture, the basic answers are surprisingly simple. Creation in Six Days Genesis 1:31 God left us […]
The Ancient Paths
“Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is a good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said We will not walk therein.” Jeremiah 6:16 Jeremiah called upon the children of Israel to examine what was happening […]