Category: Narrative of Ancient Writings
Imagery of cultural literature of Hebrew and Greek-speaking Jewish writers. Inspired by Holy Spirit but authored by men.
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Think Spiritually as Well as Scientifically
Introduction When Earth’s first space traveler returned to the ground, Nikita Khrushchev reportedly said, “[Soviet cosmonaut Yuri] Gagarin flew into space, but didn’t see any god there.” He meant to refute the Christian belief in a spiritual realm. Being a Communist and raised to scientific thinking, Khrushchev spoke scientific truth. There is no scientifically- proven… Read more
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Rapture Teachings Are Like Government Cheese
Introduction I have never cared for the boxed bricks of soft government cheesefood given away to low- income people. Its taste doesn’t please me. Its soft, grainy texture repels me. Its artificial – processed cheesefood fabrication – offends me. In much the same way, the teachings about the Rapture irritate me. Rapture teachings are like… Read more
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Jesus Before and After the Cross
Introduction Jesus of Nazareth was God in a human body. He emptied Himself of His divine abilities and made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness (Philippians 2:7). Living life as a human, Jesus had the authority of Adam to rule on the Earth (See Genesis 1).… Read more
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Serving the Master with Immoral Actions
Introduction Christians and other religious people make a big deal about morality and people avoiding immoral activities. They have been known to follow the instructions of Paul in 1 Corinthians 5:1-5 for a believer found sleeping with his father’s wife. “…hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his… Read more
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Showers of Blessing
Introduction An over-all reading of the Bible shows that, geographically speaking, rain is a matter of vital importance to the land of Israel. It depended on seasonal rains for the crops to grow, the animals to drink, and the people to live in abundance. Isaiah and Ezekiel wrote of rivers in a dry land or… Read more
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Materialism AND Spirituality
Introduction Over the past few years, I have been listening to Bible teachers on YouTube and their own podcasts. They have brought a revolution to my mind concerning spirituality versus the Christian religion of my youth. I used to simply go to church and practice religious activities then live independently of the spiritual realm. Lately,… Read more
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Hear, Oh Israel…Not Read and Obey
Introduction “Shehmah, Ysrael…” Hear, O Israel: The Lord Our God, The Lord is one. Love the Lord Your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) These are likely the two most famous words spoken to God’s people. spoken through Moses, the prophet and leader. They… Read more
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No Fear of Cancer
Introduction In my previous post, I announced that doctors saw increased levels of certain proteins in my blood work and said that I have one or another form of cancer. Further tests will determine which form plagues my body. I also stated that while I accept that the doctor says it’s there, I reject the… Read more
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Surrendering from Positions of Strength
Introduction In military engagements, diplomatic negotiations, even business discussions, it is a well- known necessity to confront one’s opponents from a position of strength. On the other hand, the Christian religion teaches that one best wins confrontations from an attitude of meekness and the surrender of one’s own interests. Bible stories, even the life of… Read more
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Just How Evil Is Collateral Damage?
Introduction An episode of NCIS: New Orleans I watched recently made a big deal of collateral damage. A military raid to capture, if not fatally eliminate, an evil terrorist resulted in the deaths of the man’s wife and son. The botched raid was treated as a horrible mistake, covered up by the CIA. It became… Read more