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Trying To Envision Life Under the Patriarchal And Mosaical Dispensations - Joel Hendon
The lives of Adam and Eve were utopian in the beginning. God had placed their every need within their grasp, in a beautiful and comfortable setting. Until they disobeyed Him. Eventhough the devil had assured them they would not die, they did die spiritually. They were separated from... Submitted 99 days 22 hours ago.

Loving Through Life Like God Against All Odds! - - Alessandro Monte
Sad and a little discouraged sometimes, surrounded by a life that refuses to stop with the disappointments, trials, and discomfort, hard to look forward when we can't see a future in it, hard to take the next step when the earth keeps moving from under our feet, hard to believe in a better... Submitted 100 days 3 hours ago.

God and the Problem of Human Suffering - - John Waddey
The atheist boasts loudest when he confronts the Christian with his argument that human suffering is proof that God does not exist. Any believer who confronts an unbeliever is almost certain to hear the following argument. "You Christians say that your God is omnipotent, i.e., all powerful.... Submitted 104 days 21 hours ago.

Creation By Jehovah - - John Waddey
It is a fundamental truth of Christianity that the heavens and earth and all things therein were created by Jehovah God. This is the opening statement of our sacred book. "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" (Gen. 1:1). David wrote "By the word of Jehovah were the heavens make... Submitted 104 days 21 hours ago.

Question: Did Jesus Die For The Sins Of All Mankind Or Only A Few? - Joel Hendon
Sometimes the Lord’s purpose and His plan for mankind is misunderstood and often divisions are caused over very simple subjects and even sometimes on the usage of words. In a previous article we discussed the “U” in the John Calvin’s T.U.L.I.P. doctrines, that of... Submitted 106 days 2 hours ago.

Make No Mistake, Predestination And Foreknowledge Are Not The Same Thing - Joel Hendon
A good number of Christians believe that everyone is predestined to Heaven or to Hell and there is nothing they can do about it. There is absolutely no biblical scripture which teaches that, and there is every reason not to accept it. First of all it is a foolish and unfair thing for some people... Submitted 106 days 4 hours ago.

Just How Much Change In His Word Will God Tolerate? - Joel Hendon
Man is desirous of change, little things, big things…they all seem to need to be changed. but often change can be bad. Here, the apostle Paul makes a good statement concerning some: And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof... Submitted 107 days 4 hours ago.

The Many Sides of Baptism - - John Waddey
To many people baptism is seen only as an initiation into the church. Others only know baptism "for the remission of sins." The truth is, baptism is much wider in its scope and blessings. It is much like the many facets of a finely cut diamond. Notice just some of the meanings of baptism. 1.... Submitted 107 days 21 hours ago.

When Spiritual Laws Caught Muammar Gaddafi - Joel Kontinen
Many dictators and terrorists have assumed that they are above all laws. However, history tells us that they were not. Nicolae Ceausescu, Saddam Hussein, Osama bin Laden and Muammar Gaddafi all met their end in a way that can only be characterised as horrific. For all of these men human life... Submitted 111 days 1 hour ago.

Clarifying The Confusion Over Sunday And The Sabbath - Joel Hendon
The Dictionary of King James words lists the meaning of sabbath as: A rest. A cessation of work . So there are many ways to use the term. Some folks take a month’s sabbatical from a certain work or assignment. It would do no harm to the word if a hard working man simply got up one morning... Submitted 112 days 1 hour ago.

Why Was It Necessary That God Use A Flood To ‘Cleanse’ The Earth? - Joel Hendon
I was asked that question by a young fellow one time. He wondered why God didn’t simply say something like, “Let there be a cleansed earth.” as he did in the creation. The most correct answer I could give was that He wanted to do it the way He did. I never question God’s... Submitted 114 days 4 hours ago.

Wrong Impressions - - John Waddey
As a voracious reader, a news junkie and an observer of American society I have noticed that manyr of our generation hold some very wrong views about Christians. Following are some mistaken assumptions commonly held. • That Christians are not well-educated . There are several million... Submitted 118 days 20 hours ago.

Isn’t It Strange? - - John Waddey
As we view the prevailing thinking in 21 st century America we observe shocking discrimination and bias towards Christians. Perhaps you have noticed the following. In the mind of the worldly, secular spokesperson: • Christians must not be allowed to influence public policy issues, but... Submitted 118 days 21 hours ago.

Mistakes People Make - - John Waddey
In this 21 st century, it is amazing how many people, who consider themselves educated, are abysmally ignorant about Christianity. Their ignorance causes them to make serious mistakes when discussing the religion of Christ. Following are some of those mistaken assumptions. • Perhaps the most... Submitted 118 days 22 hours ago.

Ways In Which The Bible Proves Itself Inspired Of God - Joel Hendon
Some avid Christians, when asked why the believe the bible to be God’s infallible word, simply deem it sufficient to reply that the bible claims to be inspired and therefore they are willing to accept that. But that, in itself, is not adequate proof, and will not be accepted by most, if any... Submitted 128 days 5 hours ago.

Skeletons In Jesus’ Stepfather’s Genealogical Closet? - Joel Hendon
In the first chapter of Matthew, we find a genealogical record of Joseph who married Mary, the mother of Jesus, who was begotten by the Holy Spirit of God. This is not the blood line of Jesus, but rather that of his stepfather, Joseph. Jewish custom and Jewish law always listed their family... Submitted 130 days 5 hours ago.

Pensive Persuasion - - Marijo Phelps
Fright fraught Savior sought Truth taught Fiends fought Is he really still God today Or historical and then went away Can you believe what he has to say Can he be real to me this day? Christ caught Blood... Submitted 136 days 19 hours ago.

The Four Reasons For The Incarnation Of God In Jesus The Christ - Joel Hendon
Many people often wonder why, since God Is omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent, Jesus had to come from heaven as “God in the flesh”. And more especially why did he have to live such a difficult life and then, die on the cross, the most horrible way of dying. This was necessary.... Submitted 137 days 21 hours ago.

Man Shall Not Live By Bread Alone – The Importance of the Word of God - Joel Kontinen
Most people tend to put more emphasis on the things of this world than on spiritual issues. However, the Gospels indicate that we should prioritise the eternal over the temporal. Luke’s Gospel tells us what Jesus did when He was hungry: “ Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy... Submitted 139 days 1 hour ago.

Sinfulness Of Great Biblical Characters, Reasoned - Joel Hendon
Several things need to be considered when studying the sins which were committed by men who were normally righteous in the sight of God. One is that it is to be expected of everyone. This is brought to the forefront by Romans 3:23 which says, “…for all have sinned and fall short of... Submitted 141 days ago.

In Times of Trauma - - Marijo Phelps
Something traumatic happens. We grab for the cell phone and try to call a friend, someone special, and the line is busy. this is not something we want to leave a voice mail about nor play phone tag all day long. Why aren't they available? Why can't they pick up the phone and talk to us? there... Submitted 142 days 21 hours ago.

The Complexity Of God’s Plan To Bring Christ To Earth - Offering Salvation - Joel Hendon
Consider how physical humans might be started on the earth with the full intent of being given free moral agency and still be offered eternal life in exchange for two acts. Faith in God and obedience to him. He was to have limited mental capacity, nothing near that of God, yet enough to... Submitted 143 days ago.

Fruitful Praise Poems - - Marijo Phelps
Fruitful Praise Poems October Praise I give October praise to You A fruitful harvest From my past year in Jesus Pure adoration and praise sung From sunset's rosy magenta Across the cloud scattered sky Blown like pearly leaves By autumn's tingling wind Let Your Holy Spirit's wind... Submitted 145 days 4 hours ago.

God Cried - - Marijo Phelps
I don’t suppose it is typical to sit around thinking about God crying. The Bible tells us that he did cry though. I was visiting relatives by the ocean one time and was thinking about just that. The idea for this poem came to me then. I was pretty newly converted after being an atheist... Submitted 145 days 19 hours ago.

Carried On - - Marijo Phelps
The footprints poem is pretty well known by now – the one where there are only one set of footprints in the sand and the writer asks where the Lord was during that time in her/his life and the answer indicated that this was the time when the Lord Jesus was actually carrying that person... Submitted 145 days 19 hours ago.