Before the World Began: Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament
“It is a mind-stretching exercise to ponder that before the creation—indeed, before time even began—the three persons of the Trinity enjoyed uninterrupted and blissfully loving fellowship for all eternity.” – Ron Rhodes, Christ Before the Manger[1] Do you, somewhere back in the hidden resources of your mind, think that Jesus “began” when He was born…
I’m a Saint!
Well, right now the people who know me best are likely rolling on the floor laughing so hard some of them might need oxygen. And there’s a good reason for that. According to the Oxford Languages Dictionary, a saint is “a very virtuous, kind, or patient person.” Nope. I missed out on that one by…
What is Truth?
“What is truth,” Pilate asked Jesus in John 18:38. Here we are, more than 2,000 years later, and people are still asking the same question. But Pilate had an opportunity to do something unique, something that he completely ignored. When he asked, “What is truth,” the One standing before him, the One to whom he…
Nothing But the (Relative) Truth
“What is truth,” Pilate asked Jesus in John 18:38. Here we are, more than 2,000 years later, and people are still asking the same question. But the answer has gotten a bit complicated as a Barna survey reveals. The survey, conducted in 2001, indicated: Barna noted that even many Christians considered activities such as abortion,…
Crystals: Decoration or Doorway to the Occult?
As you are walking through the flea market one day, you see a few gorgeous crystals and think to yourself, “Oh, that would be so pretty in my house! I can’t wait to see all the beautiful colors as the sun shines through it,” so you buy it and take it home. As it hangs…
Astrology and the Christ-follower – Part 3
Part 3 – Guidance for the Future – God’s Way In this final article on astrology, we will show you that God gives you a far better way to get wisdom and guidance for your future than by looking at the stars. We have already seen that astrology is an occult practice. As such, the…
Astrology and the Christ-follower – Part 2
Astrology in the Bible Many astrologers insist the Bible actually supports astrology. Is that true? It seems unlikely, given that God has strictly forbidden His people from being involved in practices such as divination, defined as “the practice of seeking knowledge about the future or the unknown by supernatural means.”[1] (See Deuteronomy 18:9-13.) Even a…
Astrology and the Christ-follower – Part 1
I’ve seen a series of ads on television lately featuring decisions that are “no-brainers,” basically the easiest decision in the history of decision-making! And that’s what it should be for Christ-followers when it comes to astrology—a no-brainer. This isn’t even a gray area with astrology and Christianity. “When you enter the land the Lord your God is…
Things God Cannot Do
“Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you” (Jeremiah 32:17). What are the things God cannot do? When we think of God’s omnipotence, we think of all the things He has done—creation of the…
While We Were Still Sinners
I was reading James M. Boice’s devotional Come to the Waters this morning. The reading for this day was from Matthew 16:13-20, and the focus is Peter’s response to Jesus’ question, “Who do you say I am?” (v. 15). We are all familiar with Peter’s response: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living…
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