Tag Archives: Christianity
Should Christians own guns?
To be physically disarmed the soldier must FIRST be disarmed in the mind. Throughlong process of conditioning, the people have been brought to the place where they will just about accept anything that the false gods of the state are only too happy to dish out.. Continue reading
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Will Christians have to suffer through the tribulation?
The end times is one of those topics that I typically dont go very deep into. I know what I believe and why I believe it but i simply havent made the time to set a pen to paper on this … Continue reading
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I do not understand
God, I do not understand. Be not angry with me for asking hard questions, I am seeking You and your ways that I may honor you. How can it be that You allow horrible temptations to test your people and to refine … Continue reading
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Jesus called us to be salt AND light not salt OR light
Matthew 5 Salt AND Light 13“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled … Continue reading
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Should churches and pastors influence elections?
Pastors and Churches clearly have a desire to make the world a better place for believers and unbelievers alike. The scripture teaches that when the righteous rule, the people rejoice (Proverbs 29:2).
So why aren’t Pastors and Churches more active in the political process and in ensuring that those who get elected are righteous and principled?
Most Common reasons for not being “Political”
1) UNITY – “Our job is to shepherd people not drive them away by talking about divisive issues like politics.”
2) SURVIVAL – “Our Church is having a tough time surviving as it is, I don’t need the threat of an audit from the government on top of my other challenges.”
3) SUBJECTIVITY – “My political views would not line up with the views of many in my congregation so I keep them to myself and just stick to the Gospel.”
While I certainly can empathize with the plight of the modern pastor or church board, spiritual principles speak to these objections.
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How then shall we live?
A one world government is trying to emerge. Powerful corporations, central banks, secret societies of uber-wealthy elite have been centralizing power from behind the scenes for decades. They are now openly using political ideologies and tension between economic class, religious worldviews, and ethnic groups to set the conditions for worldwide feudal system where they are the only rulers. They offer a world where dissent, liberty, and organized resistance are not just forbidden, they are crushed ruthlessly. In short, the fate of the quality of life, the religious freedom, and the very lives of future generations rests on us and how we handle the question:
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What can I really know for sure?
Jesus, during his earthly ministry, lived during a time when evil men were ruling over God’s people. He had knowledge of what was to come and how it would affect him adversely personally.
Matthew 26:
37He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”
42 He went away a second time and prayed, “My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done.”
He knew what awaited him, but because his “tuner” was set to the voice of his Father, he did not use his own logic or reasoning powers to escape suffering and death. He wrestled with his foreknowledge and he prayed to the point of tears of blood. But ultimately he simply chose to solider on towards his future, whether it was one he welcomed (“how I have longed to gather you as a mother hen”) or if it was one he dreaded (“take this cup from me”).
Jesus had learned two important rules that guided his activities and his focus:
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Will the Church wake up in time?
As I look around, I see two realities. 1) Inertia. People are still shopping, eating out, buying new cars and essentially acting as if they believe everything is fine and will be fine. 2) WAR on we the people. The … Continue reading
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Is it time for Christians to gather and live together?
As I ponder the deteriorating condition and the direction of the world around us I am conflicted. In me there are two strong motivations.
As a believer I want to change the world, to win souls, to fulfill the great commission. To do this I feel I need to stay plugged into our modern society with all its flaws and risks. But as a husband and dad, I want to provide for and protect my family. In the face of a looming economic collapse and a government that is leaning towards tyranny where economic and religious freedoms are being lost rapidly, I am tempted to retreat from society to a safer place and a simpler life where I am less dependent on the world system. My conflict is not to be unexpected since Paul was clear that . . . to read more ->http://durablefaith.com/2010/06/02/time-to-gather-stones/
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What will cause the great falling away?
MT 24:10At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, 11and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. 12Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, 13but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.”
What could cause people who love each other to betray and hate each other? What could cause people who are excited about being believers to turn away from the faith? We could contemplate the circumstances that might bring that about. What about worldwide famine, worldwide persection, or both with people being rewarded with food to turn in the remaining christians? What that be enought to cause the great falling away? Well, those things certainly wouldn’t help the situation. But no, the answer is…. Continue reading
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