If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9 NASB) “If we” is a conditional statement. There is a requirement on our part. “We”, those who put their faith and trust in Jesus the Messiah, must make a decision. “Confess” … Continue reading Confession — Post by Michael J. Findley
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Science is based on evidence. What existed from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we observed and touched with our own hands— this is the Word of life! 1 John 1:1 ISV That which was (existed) from the beginning (original creation) (my translation) If an experiment or … Continue reading The Scientific Approach — Post by Michael J. Findley
“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again … Continue reading The House of Jesus — post by Michael J. and Mary C. Findley
Charles Augustus Briggs, originator of the word "bibliolatry." "In every department of Biblical study we come across error." Briggs insisted. He also believed that "Reason is a fountain of divine authority no less savingly enlightening than the Bible and the Church." A common theme in most universities and many places throughout the internet is that … Continue reading Studying the Bible to Become a Heretic — Post by Michael J. Findley
With great sadness, I must confess that some people on facebook have forced me to block them. My personal standard for blocking someone is simple. Are they consistently dishonest? "But avoid foolish controversies, arguments about genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the Law. These things are useless and worthless. Have nothing to do with a divisive … Continue reading Honesty
This is an early version of a snippet from my NaNoWriMo Work in Progress -- "What will You Die For?" “Miz Rodriguez, you should totally do this.” Jayna blew on her hands as they watched the kids file into the buses. “But Jayna, they want to collect people’s Bibles. I mean take them away. Would … Continue reading Seems Like a Good Idea … The Ultimate World Religions Database
From My Work in Progress -- What Will You Die For? -- Mary C. Findley “What?” Keith jumped up. “What are you saying? We’re supposed to take the kids’ Bibles away from them? Their prayer journals? Their memory cards?” “There’s no need to be defensive.” Doctor Summers glared up at him. “Please be seated. You … Continue reading “Are You So Selfish?”
2 Timothy 3:6-9 ISV For some of these men go into homes and deceive foolish women who are burdened with sins and swayed by all kinds of desires. These women are always studying but are never able to arrive at a full knowledge of the truth. Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men oppose … Continue reading Jannes and Jambres and Other False Teachers: Just Plain Stupid — Post by Mary C. Findley
While there are numerous detailed answers, this is a brief, simple overview. 1) Moses wrote of what he learned as an Egyptian. And when he was cast out, Pharaoh's daughter took him up, and nourished him for her own son. And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in … Continue reading How Did We Get The Old Testament?
‘Whom are you like in your greatness? ‘Behold, Assyria was a cedar in Lebanon With beautiful branches and forest shade, And very high, And its top was among the clouds. Ezekiel 31:3 God gave a warning to Ezekiel for the nation of Egypt, a history lesson and a parable of sorts. Egypt was powerful and magnificent, secure in its pride, … Continue reading A Warning for Egypt, and for Us? — Post by Mary C. Findley
Anyone who says that God is a big bully is picking and choosing what he reads in the Bible. Read the whole thing, cover to cover, over and over, to see the whole God. Yes, it’s hard work. Yes, you’ll see violence and misery and pain and suffering, but look at what else you’’ll see! … Continue reading There’s Honey in the Rock, My Brother! by Mary C. Findley
And the king (Jeroboam I of Israel) took counsel, and made two calves of gold and said to them, It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem. Behold your gods, O, Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt! And he set the one in Bethel, and he put … Continue reading Golden Calf Worship by Michael J. Findley
In Nehemiah 13, Nehemiah had to leave Jerusalem for a time after the rebuilding of the temple and the city. In the previous chapter repentance and cleansing had followed public reading of the Scriptures. Nehemiah apparently thought it would be safe to go back to serving the king of Persia in Susa for … Continue reading Throwing Out Our Tobiahs and Pulling Some Hair — by Mary C. Findley
Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD: Malachi 4:5 And (Jesus) was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with … Continue reading Elijah: Incomplete Obedience? — Michael J. Findley
Two people today posted the same statement on Facebook. They said they felt overwhelmed and didn't know how to handle responsibilities. My immediate impulse was to quote the verse that says, "From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I." (Psalm … Continue reading When My Heart Is Overwhelmed — Post by Mary C.Findley
Here's a very brief comparison/contrast of Balaam versus Jonah. You let me know what you decide, because frankly, I don't know what to think about these two guys, except for a couple of observations I'll make after my list. Balaam: Summoned by kings with promises of reward. Jonah: Summoned by God with no promise of … Continue reading Balaam vs Jonah — No Comparison — Or Is There?
Occasionally I encounter a secularist position so bizarre that I have never encountered it before. While the position I am describing below might be common among journalists, I certainly have never personally encountered someone who believed it before. He wrote a commentary on Numbers 31:16-18 "Behold, these caused the sons of Israel, through the counsel … Continue reading Marriage Is Not Rape — Post by Michael J. Findley
And (Jesus) spoke many things to them in parables, saying, "Behold, the sower went out to sow; and as he sowed, some seeds fell beside the road, and the birds came and ate them up. Others fell on the rocky places, where they did not have much soil; and immediately they sprang up, because they … Continue reading How Can I Become A Christian? Part Five: What Kind of Soil am I?
After reading the first two posts in this series, some people will say I am making becoming a Christian too difficult. The thief on the cross and the Philippian jailer were both saved with very few words. The thief on the cross was, however, a Jew, and any Jew would have heard and understood at … Continue reading How Can I Become A Christian? Part Three: How Difficult Is it to Become a Christian?
Free image from http://www.kozzi.com This question, "How can I become a Christian?" was posted as a comment to one of our blogs. As a Christian, we are both thrilled and concerned. We are thrilled that someone would like the joy and peace of knowing the Lord. We are also concerned that this might be some … Continue reading How Can I Become A Christian? Part One: The Basics
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