Some very godly men might disagree in a few points of this traditional view. Martin Luther certainly did on the book of James. But if someone has more than a few disagreements and they might not be firmly grounded in the faith. Perhaps they might not be believers at all. As a complete book, Job … Continue reading How God Preserved His Word For Us: Job — post by Michael J. Findley
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Why do good people make bad decisions? Dear friends, stop believing every spirit. Instead, test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1 Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are savage wolves. You … Continue reading Discernment — Post by Michael J. Findley
When confronted about his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah, did David say this to Nathan the prophet? “I apologize to ... for how distracting and divisive this has been.” Are these the words of Paul to Jesus on the road to Damascus? Yet this insult has been used in place … Continue reading Repent For the Kingdom of Heaven Is At Hand: The Message of John the Baptist –Post by Michael J. Findley
Russell Moore, President of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) filed an amicus brief supporting the construction of a mosque in New Jersey in 2016. The International Mission Board also signed the amicus brief. Dr. Moore was questioned about this by a Pastor from the floor of the SBC annual meeting … Continue reading SBC supports building NJ Mosque — post by Michael J. Findley
In spite of many social justice warriors attempting to force the Church to take care of unbelievers, the words immigration, immigrant, and emigrant are not in the Bible. Neither is the concept contained in Greek and Hebrew words which can be translated as visitor, alien, foreigner, stranger, outsider, pilgrim, and sojourner. All of these words … Continue reading What Does the Bible Teach about Immigration? — Michael J. Findley
“It’s not a biblical command for the country to let everyone in who wants to come, that’s not a Bible issue,” Franklin Graham told HuffPost. “We want to love people, we want to be kind to people, we want to be considerate, but we have a country and a country should have order and there … Continue reading Thank You, Franklin Graham — Post by Michael J. Findley
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in peace with all people. Romans 12:8 Eric Costanzo, pastor of the South Tulsa Baptist Church (SBC) in Tulsa, OK co-signed a protest letter published in the Washington Post, wrote a facebook article, and posted a blog supporting the Evangelical protest of the temporary immigration … Continue reading Peace, Unity, and Refugees: the Executive Order
I work at a major retailer and try to provide customer service to many people from other countries setting here in the United States. I don't know their legal status and that isn't what this post is about. I do believe people should enter their chosen country legally and that they should learn the language of … Continue reading English Only, Please! But …Post by Mary C. Findley
I haven't written an actual "writing" post for awhile. As I posted not too long ago, it's been a year of upheavals and little or no writing for me. Still, I have picked up a few ideas for writers in my stumbling, fuddy-duddy way, that might help. I tend to discover things other people have known and … Continue reading Even I Can Use Instagram — Post by Mary C. Findley
Sheldon’s question, “What Would Jesus Do?” has driven some people to attempt great deeds for Christ. It has driven others to do things which can best be described charitably as questionable. Few people invest the time and energy to study what Jesus actually did. When Jesus knew that he had less than a day before … Continue reading What Did Jesus Do? — Post by Michael J. Findley
But we do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve like other people who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so through Jesus God will bring those who have died with him. For we declare to … Continue reading What Is The Gospel? Part Five: The Eternal Gospel
In the beginning, the Word existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. Through him all things were made, and apart from him nothing was made that has been made. (John 1:1 ISV) New Tribes Mission was founded in 1942 to evangelize unreached people groups who … Continue reading What Is The Gospel? Part Four: Our Responsibility
Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel (Timothy 2:8 ESV) … on that day when God, through Jesus the Messiah, will judge people's secrets according to my gospel. (Romans 2:16 ISV) Now to the one who is able to strengthen you with my gospel and the … Continue reading What Is The Gospel? Part Three: The Gospel According to Paul
Then Jesus returned to Galilee by the power of the Spirit. Meanwhile, the news about him spread throughout the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was continuously receiving praise from everyone. (Luke 4:14,15 ISV) Soon after Satan tempted Jesus, Jesus returned to Galilee. Luke, written to Theophilus, a Greek, does not … Continue reading What Is The Gospel? Part Two: The Gospel According to Jesus
Caravaggio The Arrest of Christ National Gallery of Ireland "The Judas Kiss" Source/Photographer Web Gallery of Art Wikimedia Commons Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would have “no form and he had no majesty that we should look at him, and there is no attractiveness that we should desire him.” (53:2 ISV) While this might refer … Continue reading What Did Jesus Look Like? — post by Michael J. Findley
Our Sunday School lesson yesterday was about the conversion of Saul, or the Apostle Paul. God had to convince Ananias to go and lay hands on him to restore his sight. Saul had a reputation for murder and mayhem among believers in Christ. But God said go and Ananias went. Some people might interpret this … Continue reading If Jesus Says You’re Okay, You’re Okay With Me
The first book of our world history series was intended to be just an introduction. Antidisestablishmentarianism turned into a lengthy statement of purpose. It is available as four separate books as well as a single volume: What Is an Establishment of Religion?, What Is Secular Humanism? What Is Science?, and What Are the Results of … Continue reading The World, and All That’s In It — Post by Michael J. Findley
Knowledge increases about fifteen percent per year. This flood of information and the ability to access this information has resulted in an almost complete breakdown in the ability to reason. There is more information available today than any time in earth's history, but what do we do with that information? No one has ever been … Continue reading The End of Reason — Post by Michael J. Findley
“Words have no meaning.” Scalia's dissenting opinion marks the end of the American dream. It is the triumph of might makes right, also known as the tyranny of the majority (of those in power). The struggle of good versus evil goes back to the shining one in the garden. The angel of light who walked … Continue reading Decisions, Termites, and the Meaning of Words — Post by Michael J. Findley
Recently I have been giving a lot of thought to the idea of being off the grid. First, as I understand it, people believe less contact with the outside world and less technology will mean one or all of the following: less stress. less government interference, more safety, and/or more spirituality. Sometimes there are religious … Continue reading Going Off the Grid– Would You? Could You? Should You? — Post by Mary C. Findley
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