35th & international Oakland
Aug 15, 2022, 10:58 AM
Names, Titles, and Descriptions: Why Item 20 Overreaches
While I think its important to spell out how scripture speaks of God to secure our own way of describing God, I have also suggested that the prohibitions in agenda item #20 overreach. In this article, I want to spell out one way it overreaches. First, …
What is referred to as ‘strong drink’ which John the Baptist was restrained from drinking in Lk 1:15?
We read in Luke 1:13-15 (NRSVCE) of the Angel foretelling the birth of John the Baptist:
“Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John. You will have joy …
Current Events are Worrisome :: By Mark Tredecim
Western European energy policies have put these countries in a dangerous place. Their dependence upon Russia for oil and gas, weather conditions and power plant closures will make for a long, cold, dark and expensive winter. With residents and industries starving for energy, will the leaders respond with wisdom, integrity and courage, or otherwise? Will […]
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28 Sep 2022
Unprecedented, simultaneous damage to both Nord Stream pipelines; Norway warns of threats from unidentified drones flying over gas and oil platforms A sharp drop in pressure has been detected on Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines on September 26, 2022. The investigation into the cause is in progress. On the same day, Norway’s oil […]
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Rapture: Why Do Many Dread? :: By Lisa Heaton
Watch this brief video intro to our topic first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVx8cuc1A1Y Pastor JD Farag made a point back in 2020 that I’ll never forget. While I can’t remember the exact quote, the essence of it stays with me: The Lord has sure given us a world that’s easier to let go of. I know that can […]
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Anti-Racist Strategies in the West Perpetuate Global Poverty: A Critique from Africa
Missionary-scholar Jim Harries argues that the wide differences between the West and the Rest are being ignored by anti-racist strategies. These misunderstandings are perpetuating dependencies in the majority world and stunting sustainable development. However, there is a way forward, a path of humility that rejects colonialism and embraces real equality. Abstract Strategies designed by […]
Preach The Word :: By Dennis Huebshman
2 Timothy 4:1-5; “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearance and His Kingdom: preach the Word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke and exhort with complete patience and teaching. For the time is […]
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Preach the word
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. – 2 Timothy 4:2 The numbers…
About Movies and the Human Condition :: By Jim Towers
Movies were used to great effect during the second world war by both the Americans and the Germans for propaganda purposes. Many “movie stars” participated in the war effort. Today, while culture wars are going on, we are exposed to men kissing men (on the lips!) and women kissing women is the norm – in […]
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Hosea 2:14-23: Israel, God’s Betrothed :: By Mark A. Becker
This is such a beautiful passage of Scripture that aligns so perfectly with all of the promises of God to His chosen people, Israel, as well as future prophecy during the Tribulation and going into the Millennial Kingdom, as found throughout the Word of God. In our examination of Hosea 2:14-23, we will correlate the […]
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Salvation and God’s Sovereignty :: By The Gospelist
There is an ongoing controversy in Christian circles regarding the role Christians play in their own salvation. There are those who say that the Christian plays no role in God’s plan of redemption. They assert that to make such a claim interferes with God’s sovereignty and gives the Christian reason to boast. They often further […]
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