The message -- 9 [God] said, "Go, and tell this people : 'Keep on listening, but do not perceive ; Keep on looking, but do not understand.' 10 "Render the hearts of this people insensitive, Their ears dull, And their eyes dim, Otherwise they might see with their eyes, Hear with their ears, Understand with … Continue reading Isaiah’s Communication: Isaiah 6, Part 6
Into Darkness
I have been a “closet trekkie” since the original Star Trek series started in the 60s when I was in high school. So when someone in my office invited me to join her and some friends to see the new movie, Star Trek: Into Darkness, at the local 3-D Imax theater, I had to go. … Continue reading Into Darkness
The Beauty of God’s Creation – Part IV The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
Psalm 19:1-4a The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends … Continue reading The Beauty of God’s Creation – Part IV The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
The Beauty of God’s Creation – Part III
In Luke 12:22-28, Jesus discusses God's provision for us: Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or … Continue reading The Beauty of God’s Creation – Part III
The Beauty of God’s Creation – Part II
God saw all that He had made, and it was very good. Genesis 1:32 Did you ever paint something beautiful, only to have someone else destroy it? Maybe you crafted a wooden patio chair, then your neighbor borrowed and trashed it. Or as a child, did your younger sibling crumple up a drawing you just made … Continue reading The Beauty of God’s Creation – Part II
The Beauty of God’s Creation – Part I
. . . since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities--his eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. Romans 12:19-20 This past … Continue reading The Beauty of God’s Creation – Part I
Why is this day called “Good Friday”?
For years the name of this holiday did not make sense to me. For one thing, why celebrate the death of Jesus? This event was not some pleasant, pastel Easter play, but the real deal. Jesus was tortured, nailed to a tree and died, for heaven's sake! And yes, it was for heaven's sake, as … Continue reading Why is this day called “Good Friday”?
Responses to Counter-Arguments Against the Resurrection
The following are some of the arguments against His resurrection, along with the responses to show that these counter-arguments are unfounded: The Swoon Theory: Jesus only swooned at the crucifixion. However, the evidence as presented in yesterday's post demonstrates He actually died. In addition, if He had survived such torture, He would hardly have appeared … Continue reading Responses to Counter-Arguments Against the Resurrection
Jesus rose physically from the grave
Have you ever heard anyone say, "Well, I think Jesus rose from the dead spiritually, but his body didn't really come back to life. The Bible is just using figurative language to describe his spirit going to God after his death." But if you read the various accounts, the testimony is very clear -- … Continue reading Jesus rose physically from the grave
Jesus Actually Died on the Cross
Did you ever watch Mel Gibson's movie, The Passion of the Christ? I only watched it once. It was just too painful. What is plainly evident is that Jesus really did die on the cross. Here are a few facts to consider: There is no evidence he was drugged. Mark 15:23, 36. Jesus had … Continue reading Jesus Actually Died on the Cross
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