As Christians, all our sins – past, present, future – have been transferred to Jesus, and remembered no more. We understand how the transference works, having been shown the working principle through the earthly sanctuary’s animal sacrificial system. But does … Continue reading
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Having visited several churches, it seems to me that, regularly, we don’t live our understanding that the sanctuary is holy ground. Few pause to prepare heart and mind before entering to meet with God in holy convocation. We enter the … Continue reading
The Holy Spirit roams the earth; the power of His grace bringing salvation to all (Titus 2: 11). It is by convincing the heart that He is finally able to give and that marvelous gift is received. Before any of … Continue reading
This poem is by guest writer, M. S. Lowndes. The Valleys Of Life These times are to be treasured For all that God would do So we will be better equipped For the valley we must go … Continue reading
In my last posting, Sin Offering, I maintained that there is a guilty verdict declared even for unintentional sin. Part of the basis for stating that was taken from Leviticus 4: 3. It says, “If the anointed priest sins, bringing … Continue reading
Sometimes, sin is committed unintentionally. We see an example of that having happened in Leviticus 4: 2, 3. “When anyone sins unintentionally and does what is forbidden in any of the Lord’s commands—If the anointed priest sins, bringing guilt on the … Continue reading
Most Christians, me included, believe that Moses wrote the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The JEDP theory begs to differ. The theory, developed in the 18th and 19th centuries, suggests that … Continue reading
Q: What’s the difference between God and a surgeon? A: God knows He’s not a surgeon. Adam was walking with his two sons, Cain and Abel. They were walking past the Garden of Eden. There were trees fallen, … Continue reading
Where was Adam when Eve conversed with the serpent and ate forbidden fruit from the Tree of Life? I’ve come across three viewpoints concerning this matter. Each is based on a phrase within Genesis 3: 6 that says, “So when … Continue reading
I’m guessing that most Christians know that when the Bible says God rested on the seventh day of creation week, it doesn’t mean that He was tired. This writing, then, is primarily directed at those who don’t know and for … Continue reading
It began as an area in space, an area consisting of land without form that was covered by water. All was dark. The angels and no other heavenly beings could discern the area. Only God could, the One who created … Continue reading
Faith in God is in the first brush stroke used to paint every Christian life. We are the brush. God is the painter. To be a masterpiece, the brush must not control. It must follow the hand of God. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
It ought not be that curse words are spoken by a Christian. And by the term “Christian,” I’m referring to one who is not only a professed one, but who indeed is a possessed one. A Christian who walks in … Continue reading
We hear it a lot; the phrase “seventh heaven.” Our understanding is that it’s the ultimate place to experience blissful and complete satisfaction; for it would be the place that God lives. We also understand the phrase to mean that … Continue reading
Because the Bible labels Abraham as the first Hebrew (Genesis 14:13) and because Jacob, Abraham’s grandson, had his named changed by God to Israel (Genesis 35: 10), all descendants of Abraham, Isaac (Abraham’s son), and Jacob can be called Hebrew … Continue reading
I pursue righteousness because I hate this world’s darkness. I get tired of it and am sickened by its pull on me. I look forward to the time that these effects of sin no longer exist. I, like all Christians, … Continue reading
The Ark of the Covenant sat upon a cart pulled by oxen. The oxen stumbled and one of the men accompanying the vehicle reached out to keep the Ark from falling. His name was Uzzah. That was a no-no. For … Continue reading
From guest writer M.S.Lowndes, this is a poem about failing to be more like Jesus. I Fall Short It’s really hard for me to express, For so long it’s been concealed, But I really need … Continue reading
Paul declared himself to be an apostle (1 Corinthians 9: 2; 15: 9; Galatians 1: 17). An apostle is one who is sent by God. Jesus sent Paul to declare the gospel, so Paul is correct in his self-assessment. And … Continue reading
Listening to Ravi Zacharias (Christian evangelist and apologist) on the radio, he responded to a person who challenged his notion that there’s absolute truth. “There is no absolute truth,” the person said. Ravi said “Are you absolutely sure about that?” … Continue reading
The book of Revelation speaks of seven spirits of God. In 1: 4, the seven spirits are before the throne of God. In 3: 1, it’s said that Jesus has the seven spirits. In 4: 5, the seven spirits are … Continue reading