What is Natural Theology? Does the Bible mention something like this? Natural Theology I would describe Natural Theology as a study of God through natural revelation, as seen is nature, logic, reasoning and rational thought. Natural Theology is distinctly different from special revelation where the Holy Spirit convicts us of our sins and we are made aware of our being separated from God by our sins (Isaiah 59:2) and are brought to repentance and faith and feel compelled to flee... Read more
Have you heard or read about Liberation Theology? What does this mean? Liberated from what? Liberation Theology The word “liberation” simply means the act or process of freeing someone or something from another’s control. It’s basically the act of liberating someone or something from another or something else that’s restricting their freedom. More precisely, for the Roman Catholic Church, it is a school of theology that calls for people to be free from political, social, and economic oppression. It could... Read more
What is Nibiru? What does this word mean and how should Christians react to it? What is Nibiru? Nibiru simply refers to the Nibiru cataclysm which is a supposed encounter with a large planetary body or object that approaches or strikes the earth, possibly ending all of life or at least life as we know it today. Nibiru is sometimes referred to as Planet X because we don’t have a precise or specific object or celestial body in mind. It... Read more
We know that God will judge all but what is the final judgment that the Bible mentions? Daniel’s Prophecy The Prophet Daniel wrote about the end of the age, not the end of the world, but the end of this present, evil world when the King of Righteousness will come to judge all of mankind. Daniel writes about this end time in Daniel 12:1 where it is written that, “At that time shall arise Michael, the great prince who has... Read more
What is the Olivet Discourse? Does this discourse of Jesus have meaning today? The Olivet Discourse The so-called Olivet Discourse is Jesus answer the disciple’s questions but they asked two separate questions. This same discourse is found in the gospels of Matthew (24), Mark (13), and Luke (21). The disciples had just telling Jesus just how magnificent the temple was (Matt 24:1) when suddenly Jesus turns to them and says, “You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say... Read more
Who was the Apostle John? What can we learn about this “apostle of love?” John John, who later came to be known as the Apostle John, was the last of the original apostles. John was the brother of James and they were known for their aggressive behavior in the beginning. John’s mother’s name was Salome who is believed to be a sister of Jesus’ mother Mary, so it’s interesting that John will be called by Jesus. James and John were... Read more
Who was the Apostle Paul? What was his background and end of his life like? Saul Before the Apostle Paul, it was Saul, a Pharisee of the Pharisees (Acts 23:6), a Hebrew of the Hebrews, and a Jew through and through, but somehow God would use this man who was a Jewish thoroughbred to reach the Gentiles. Saul lived from about 5 to 67 in the first century. This meant that Saul would certainly have known about Jesus and perhaps... Read more
Who was Oral Roberts? What was his ministry all about? Oral Roberts Granville Oral Roberts (January 1918-December 2009) was born in Pontotoc, Oklahoma, as the last of Elvin Melvin Roberts, a Pentecostal preacher, and Claudia Priscilla Roberts’ five children. Roberts claimed to be a descendent of the Cherokee Nation; however he was actually a legal member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Oral Roberts grew up in grinding poverty and Roberts almost died when he was a teen (age 17),... Read more
Who was D.L. Moody and why is it important that we know this godly man? D.L. Moody Dwight Lyman “D.L.” Moody (February 1837-December 1899) was one of the greatest evangelists of all time and founder of Moody Church but to him, more importantly, he was also one of the greatest soulwinners for Christ. Early in his life, this would have been the last thing one would have expected. He never attended school beyond the fifth grade which meant his grammar... Read more
Who was Watchman Nee and why is it important that we know about him? Watchman Nee Watchman Need was a somewhat controversial author and Christian teacher who taught very questionable beliefs and has led many into error, yet his fame spread worldwide last century. Watchman Nee or Ni Tuosheng (November 1903-May 1972) was one of nine children born to Lin He-Ping and Ni Weng-hsiu, who the latter, happened to be a highly respected officer in China’s Imperial Customs Service. Both... Read more
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