The Hidden Dangers to the Christian Church The Denver based and original home of the Free Thought Exchange founded by Jason Testerman wants to get atheists into the churches. That would seem inconceivable until you know why they want this. Some atheists have begun “evangelizing” Christians by going into their churches and “planting seeds” but they claim it is not to “steal their flock” but to plant a seed toward what they call “unconversion.” Today, there may be atheists attending... Read more
Do Scientologists believe in the same Jesus? What do they believe about Jesus? Are they Christian? What do Scientologist believe? Scientology’s Origination Scientology originated by science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard, inventor of Dianetics, a self-help system who created Scientology as a religion so this religion does not have as its Author Jesus Christ Who said He would build His church ( Matt 16:15). Hubbard believes that people have forgotten their true nature and that they are immortal beings without... Read more
God warns us about the consequences of our sins. What are biblical consequences of having sex outside of marriage? The Two Become One Whether someone likes it or not, when someone has sexual relationships outside of marriage, they are not only sinning against God or against their spouse, but they are actually sinning against their own body. When a person has sex outside of marriage, whoever they have sex with, they are joined together with that person and the two... Read more
What do Orthodox Christians believe? How do their beliefs differ from the rest of Christianity? Can they differ in beliefs and still claim to hold to the truth? What Does Orthodox Mean? The word “orthodox” essentially means conventional and when it is tied to religion, we see that the Orthodox Christians hold to conventional Christian beliefs. The Orthodox religious beliefs are said to be highly conservative and like the word “orthodox” itself means, they claim to hold to the traditional... Read more
What is the mark of the beast? What does the number 666 mean? Who is the beast? Who is the Beast? This question has been asked more times than I can even count and the number of people who this was thought to be has been just as long. Some said it was Hitler, then Stalin, then Mussolini, and some even the Pope. We see that these have all turned out to be wrong so who is the beast mentioned... Read more
What does the Bible say about homosexuality? Is it sin? Can a person be a Christian and be a practicing homosexual? What is Sin? Sin is the transgression of the law and whoever sins actually transgresses God’s law and “everyone who practices sin practices lawlessness” for they are one and the same (1 John 3:4). What law is John writing about? The law of God must certainly include the Ten Commandments but is also is enhanced by Jesus who said... Read more
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones (Proverbs 17:22). I love people with a sense of humor. Having a good laugh causes the blood pressure to drop, increases oxygen supplies in the body, reduces stress, and also has been shown to fight disease. In my many years I have collected some church bulletin blunders that are worth repeating to the congregation that I am under-shepherd of. Here are a few of my favorite... Read more
This morning I needed a word of encouragement from the Lord. All of Scripture is surely encouraging words but when I feel down I often turn to the Psalms. The book of Psalms is filled with cries and pleas for help from the one that can give help and mercy, God. I wish that I could say that I always turn to God whenever I need help or strength but far too often, I try to handle things and problems... Read more
James 4:7 “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” There is always a way out. Sometimes it may feel like we have no way out of situations but God never allows us to be boxed in. He always provides a way to resist temptations that Satan puts in our path. You may sometimes feel that a temptation is too overpowering for you to bear, but that’s a lie from Satan. God will not... Read more
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God The topic of discipleship and building relationships is one that is always close to my heart. Making disciples was very important to Jesus as was evidenced by His example during His earthly ministry. Jesus poured His life into 12 ordinary men and showed them what it means to be a follower of Jesus. One of my favorite books on discipleship is “The Cost of Discipleship” which... Read more
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