How did they “preach the gospel to “every creature”? “And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom…” (Mt. 9:35). All? How many were there? In His final instructions to His own, the Lord expressed His desire that the Good News be disseminated as […]
Unintelligent design? Is it possible to make life from scratch using just its raw materials? After all, living and non-living things are made from the same atoms and elements— they differ only in the quantities and arrangements of those atoms. A recent History Channel (THC) program called “How Life Began” leaves the impression that life […]
Maximizing our effectiveness The common expression “It’s not what you say, but how you say it” reminds us of a key biblical principle on the use of our spiritual gifts. The apostle Paul, when writing to the saints in Rome, expressed this same thought. Note Romans 12:8, “…he that giveth, let him do it with […]
In every other area of life, most people think it is advisable to have a plan: plan your work and then work your plan, they say. Homemakers should plan their grocery shopping with a list and not buy on impulse. Business people live or die by their planning. The wise man said, “The plans of […]
Millennial manifestation It is sometimes surmised that the millennium is one of those prophetic details which, although intriguing, has no significant relevance to the real business of day-to-day Christian living. But, when viewed properly, prophecy is vital to proper Christian living, for “the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy” (Rev. 19:10). A proper […]
Is the world getting better and better? Of the three main views concerning the millennium, postmillennialism is the most recent. There is no trace of anything in the first two or three centuries of the church which could be classified as postmillennialism. The early church expected the return of Christ before a millennium on earth. […]
Will Christ reign on David’s throne? Ever since the publication of Hank Hanegraaff’s book, Apocalypse Code, the evangelical world has been reminded once again of the great divide that exists between those who hold to an amillennial view of Scripture and those who do not. In his book, Hanegraff, the so-called “Bible answer man,” hurls […]
How much force does He have to use? To my knowledge, the Lord Jesus gave us only one prayer request.* Do we treat it like we sometimes treat others’ requests? Someone ventures to ask us to intercede for them at a prayer meeting, then waits expectantly for anyone to mention it audibly before the Lord—only […]
An assurance of God’s faithfulness Israel continues to dominate world headlines on an almost daily basis. For a small nation with a population of just over seven million, whose land area is about the same size as New Jersey, it holds a remarkable position in world affairs. Some of the brightest minds of Europe and […]