November 2024

Apples of Gold - November 30

November 30, 2024

As for the apparent contradictions regarding sinning in 1 John:1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. See All... –10 and not sinning in 3:6–10, the only way these can be reconciled is if the latter doesn’t mean falling...Read more

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Nuggets from Cosmos, Creator, and Human Destiny

November 29, 2024

Yes, other cultures made valuable contributions such as the Arabic-Hindu number system and some advances in mathematics and engineering such as those used in building pyramids not only in Egypt but in South America, the South Sea Islands, and elsewhere. But these non-Christians “. . . did not discover the...Read more

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Apples of Gold - November 29

November 29, 2024

The fear of man, or a desire to be well thought of by others or to gain some important or influential person’s approval, has led many astray. We need to remember that one day we will give an account to Him. Time is so very short and eternity so long!...Read more

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Is Europe Silencing the Faithful?

November 28, 2024

Not only have we seen a dramatic increase in antisemitism in the US and Europe in the last couple of years but it is also reported that, " Over 2,400 anti-Christian hate crimes recorded across Europe in 2023 " This is not really surprising since Western culture has largely jettisoned...Read more

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Apples of Gold - November 28

November 28, 2024

Paul preached the gospel, which is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes. He didn’t first establish that there was a hierarchy that alone could interpret the Scriptures. When you preach to Hindus, does not the Holy Spirit take the Word of God and convict them and...Read more

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Nuggets from Cosmos, Creator, and Human Destiny

November 27, 2024

In fact, as has been pointed out by historians, not only were the founders of modern science Christians themselves, but it is no coincidence that they were all part of a Christian culture. Modern science would not have arisen in any other of the world’s cultures. That is why these...Read more

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Plants: The Next Oppressed Group?

November 27, 2024

As the culture becomes more and more paganized, the realization of humans being created in the Imago Dei, the image of God, continues to dispute. Worship of the planet as our mother grows. The earth as our mother, is one of the centerpieces at The Parliament of the World's Religions...Read more

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Apples of Gold - November 27

November 27, 2024

Beware, then, of taking a simplistic approach to the failures of professing Christians today that explains it all in terms of unscriptural evangelistic methods (e.g., “easy believism”) and denies that they are saved at all on the basis of their carnality. True, a false gospel is in many instances being...Read more

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Seeing the need for endurance

November 26, 2024

I’ve [read] about people around the world who are training at home during the physical-distancing orders. Even though they have not been allowed to leave their small apartments or homes, many have shown great creativity in coming up with ways to continue training. People are running marathons on their balconies,...Read more

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Apples of Gold - November 26

November 26, 2024

Just because God knows all that will happen before it happens does not mean that He therefore causes it to happen. He knew all of the sin that would occur on this planet, but He surely did not cause it! That He has allowed it we don’t deny, but there...Read more

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