This entry is part 12 of 12 in the series Protected from the Bible
Faith.
We all know what it means, right?
Are you sure? Your definition could be incomplete.
FaithThe Biblical Conc… Read More
… is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.
This sounds like something the “mirro… Read More
You can’t be found unless you know you’re lost. At first this seems obvious. Or maybe at first it makes so sense at all. Either way, if you think about it, it c… Read More
Jesus and the Samaritan Woman. It’s part of John’s gospel that is often talked about. However, here’s a different view of it. Sure, it’s important to show… Read More
Seriously – the Bible warns about high interest rates and subprime loans? How can that be? There weren’t any Wall Street banks or investment companies. If Wall… Read More
Do Christians want power? What kind of question is that? Look around. Of course Christians want power. Check out the Republican Party. Witness the strange almos… Read More
Are there gun people in Heaven? You know – people who are really, really into guns? A while back, I asked a similar question – Are there guns in Heaven? And the… Read More
Trump Announces New Religious Freedom Initiatives. And Evangelical leaders cheer. But let’s be honest. Exactly what do those religious freedom initiatives accomplish?… Read More
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Very much like the golden rule. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Except, in this case, the one doi… Read More
Greater love has no one … Most of you recognize those words. And know how they end. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friend… Read More
Beer, biscuits and butter – is that settling for less? Some people will ask, “less than what?” Others will just say, “I’m fine with that.”&nbs… Read More
I was diagnosed with cancer a few days ago. It reminded me that Christians often say, “God’s in control”. But some problems go along with saying that. Lik… Read More
Blessed are the pure in heart. What does that even mean? In this day and age, do we even know what the word “pure” means? And what’s meant by the word hea… Read More
This then is how you should not pray. Actually, it’s this then is how you should pray. You may or may not recognize those words. But you’re much more like… Read More
Don’t relentlessly collaborate. It’s the seventh in a series of traits for successful people in the secular world that we’re looking at. However, we’re al… Read More
Each day has enough trouble of its own. Isn’t that the truth? I’m guessing pretty much everyone reading this feels that way. It’s true. But do you k… Read More
Does the Bible support racism and religious discrimination? Judging by the support of Trump from so many Christians, especially Evangelicals, you might think the answer is yes. H… Read More
Is abortion the only pro-life issue? This isn’t the first time I’ve written about abortion. Or about other issues that should be of concern to Christians. But i… Read More
Is the work really done? That question came to mind when I was listening to a Christian song. One of the lines is “The work is done”. But is it? Or should… Read More
Why do you live? The economy or God? Really, that question comes down to who’s your “god”? Do you live for the god of money – the economy? Or for th… Read More
Where is God in the Coronavirus / Covid-19 Virus / whatever you call it? The first place to look is in the mirror. Whether you’re Christian or not, look in the mirror. … Read More
And so it begins. The first of the seven letters to the seven churches in Revelation. The one to the church in Ephesus. Jesus had some good things to say to them. And some… Read More
What a tangled web we weave when we’re double-hearted. It happens a lot. We want one thing. We know we should want another thing. It’s like those old comm… Read More
Blessed are the peacemakers. But who / what are peacemakers? Some of you will think of a Colt handgun. Or a strategic bomber. Or maybe even an MX Missile. If yo… Read More
Jesus said, Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. But where are the peacemakers? In Isaiah, God asked who He should send, and one person said, Here I… Read More
Is the Great Commission for Everybody, Somebody, Anybody or Nobody? When I was working, I used to have a sign in my office that told the story of Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and… Read More
Can there be such a thing as a problem of too much freedom? At a time when we’re legitimately trying to regain some freedom and especially equality in our country, it sounds wron… Read More
Blessed are those who are persecuted. Huh? Persecuted for what? And why? Why is it a blessing to be persecuted? And what is the blessing that’s received?… Read More
The Trinity: Is there one Christian God? In other words, do you agree with the following statement? There is one true God in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God t… Read More
Christians – how do you treat women? I don’t address this just to men, but to women as well. We often say the “right things”. But when it comes righ… Read More
Christians – are you afraid of politicians? Donald Trump seems to think you are. Or at least hope you are. But really, the question is deeper than that.
But first, le… Read More
We move on to the third of the seven letters in Revelation. This time the letter to the compromising church in Pergamum – also called Pergamos in some translations. Jesus h… Read More
How do I justify Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ stance on abortion? I was just asked that question, based on what I wrote in Do American Christians care about truth at all? I… Read More
2020 has been a difficult year. COVID is all over the world. With it comes various restrictions that make people upset. What seems to get lost is the more than 1,000,000 (1 million) peopl… Read More
In this section of The letter to the loveless church in Ephesus, we’ll look at the “But …” section. Usually, this is not news for the receiving church. Often, it&r… Read More
In this section of The letter to the church in Ephesus, we’ll look at the conclusion for the church in Ephesus. It includes what I’ve called the “Hear” section, whi… Read More
In this section of The letter to the church in Ephesus, we’ll look at the “So …” section. As in, so what’s next? As in, when Jesus says I may “remove… Read More
We move on to the third of the seven letters in Revelation. This time the letter to the compromising church in Pergamum – also called Pergamos in some translations. Jesus… Read More
In Part 2 of The letter to the church in Pergamum, we’ll look at the Divine Knowledge. The things Jesus knows about the church. Usually, this is good news for the receiving church. Ho… Read More
Apart from me you can do nothing. Have you heard that before? Do you know who said it? And if you do know, do you understand what it really means? Is it really as obvious as it seems?… Read More
In Part 5 of The letter to the church in Thyatira, we see the conclusion of this letter. It includes what I’ve called the “Hear” section, which is almost always identical… Read More
Is Islam right about Christians believing in three gods? I don’t mean what people think their religion teaches. And I’m certainly not talking about what people think, reg… Read More
The U.S. and Israel: Three Tragic Verses – One Unavoidable Conclusion. The U. S. will not help Israel at a critical time and … When presented with the facts, no matter how much… Read More
Will there be homeless people in Heaven? Who cares? Whoa! A two-part question. And trick questions at that? The correct answers are yes/no and yes. Huh? Looks like a trick answer as we… Read More
The Great Commission and The End Times – Is the completion of one the beginning of the other? When the Great Commission has been fulfilled, will The End Times begin? Are we… Read More
David seems to create an impossible scenario in Psalm 14. In one verse he writes, All have turned aside – meaning all have turned away from God. And yet, later he also writes, God is… Read More
Forgiving the 50 and the 500. A very short parable. About forgiveness and love. Two verses. But it’s embedded in an actual event. It must be very important.&nbs… Read More
Turkish military police recovered an ancient 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible and over 100 Roman coins during an anti-smuggling operation in Istanbul. The 28-page leather-bound papyrus scripture… Read More
Chinese intelligence agencies have been using media, e-commerce businesses, and start-ups to carry out anti-India operations and shape public opinion, according to intelligence agencies in I… Read More
Kanunta, younger brother of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has lambasted Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa.
According to Kanunta, Ekpa has gone mad.
Kan… Read More
Pastor E.A. Adeboye, General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, shared a message with the public in a recent YouTube video.
During his speech on the topic: BEYOND HEALIN… Read More
Agaga Praise Kukeurim is a Nigerian musician, songwriter, and worship leader better known by his stage name Yadah. After the release of her first single, “Goodie Goodie,” in 2017… Read More
Ada Ogochukwu Ehi, better known by her stage name Ada, is a Nigerian gospel performer and singer-songwriter. At ten, she began her musical career by singing backup for Tosin Jegede, a child… Read More
Samklef’s recent revelation about Banky W not speaking up about justice for Mohbad has caused a stir on the internet.
Taking to Twitter, Samklef claimed that, like Naira Marley, Banky… Read More
Nigerian singer, Oxlade has revealed why he dropped out of school.
He made this known during a podcast conversation with Tea with Tay.
Up until he had to leave school because of cult members… Read More
Popular Nigerian singer Omah Lay, has opened up about his life, revealing how he almost converted to Islam despite growing up in the church.
He said he doesn’t care about religion anym… Read More
Jehovah's Witnesses, a Christian religious group, had their prayer meeting in Kochi, India disrupted by bomb blasts, resulting in two deaths and 51 injuries. The group, which originated in 1… Read More
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has been given a deadline of January 25, 2024, to appear in court and explain the circumstances surrounding a $53 milli… Read More
Relationship expert, Blessing CEO who isn’t one to mess around with has taken a brutal dig at Actress, Nkechi Blessing for body shaming her.
We reported earlier that Blessing CEO had b… Read More
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