Tag: Christian religion
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My Dog Has Learned a Wrong Standard of Morality
Introduction For the past few months, I have been taking care of a friend’s puppy while he establishes himself in another state. Born in February, Lilo has quickly learned well a few basic commands: Sit, Stay, OK (release from Stay), Come Back (Don’t cross that boundary). We’re working on Heel. What’s interesting to me is… Read more
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What Happened to the Wayward Son?
Introduction One of the most famous parables of Jesus is called the Prodigal Son. He told of a young man who committed several awful sins against the morals of the Jewish society. The parable stars the loving father who welcomed back his wayward son and reinstated the young man in his position of sonship. But,… Read more
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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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Ministry through Work
Introduction A question often asked by new believers is whether God would call them to full- time ministry. In their enthusiasm for their new beliefs, they wonder if He wants them to preach the Gospel or lead a church somewhere. It turns out that most are not so called. They need to make a living… 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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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