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Nationalism Has No Place Among Christians!

Nationalism Has No Place Among Christians!

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The special commemorative 250th anniversary American Flag.

Nationalism seems to rising in the world these days, and even many Christians are caught up in its fervor. Is Nationalism appropriate for Christians?

THE MESSAGE OF NATIONALISM

The underlying thrust of Nationalism is – “My nation, my country, right or wrong!”

“Can a corrupt throne be allied with you – a throne that brings on misery by its decrees?” (Psalm 94:20 NIV) With all of a nation’s benefits, the historical facts are that many nations were built on rebellion, land seizure, and broken promises, treaties, murder, oppression, etc. A nation’s status in the world is often achieved through “misery” on the backs of the rest of the world.  Is this something to be proud of? Nationalism exalts one’s nation over all other nations.  read more

How Does God View Homosexual Pride?

How Does God View Homosexual Pride?

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How does God view homosexual pride?

In the USA each year, June is celebrated as ‘Homosexual Pride’ month. This is viewed as being very progressive, and those who don’t go along with it are viewed as old-fashioned, bigoted, and hateful. How does God view homosexual pride?

GAY?

“Ye have respect for him that cometh into your gathering in gay clothing . . . ” (James 2:3 KJV KJV)

First of all we want to note why we don’t use the term “Gay” to refer to “Pride”. “Gay” is a word whose meaning was equivocated into a euphemism for homosexual. This change in common usage occurred circa 1970, with the embrace of the so-called “sexual revolution” in mainstream culture.  read more

No Authorization To Substitute “LORD” For “YHWH” In Translation

No Authorization To Substitute “LORD” For “YHWH” In Translation

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Most Bible translations substitute “LORD” for “Yahweh” in Bible translations, as we see in the picture below. Is there any authorization to substitute “LORD” for “Yahweh”?

Notice the following accurate translation.

Isaiah 42:8 – “‘I am Yahweh, that is My name; I will not give My glory to another” (LSB). The name of Yahweh is very important to Almighty God, and in the scriptures.

THE PROBLEM

“It is almost if not quite certain that the Name was pronounced ‘Yahweh'”. (NRSV preface). That is true. read more

Is Worshipping Jesus Like Worshipping Nehushtan?

Is Worshipping Jesus Like Worshipping Nehushtan?

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The Bible refers to a fiery colored bonze snake on a pole used for a good, Godly purpose that eventually was worshipped, and given the name Nehushtan. This bronze snake on a pole is mentioned by Jesus as a comparison to the salvation from God that comes through him.  

 

WHY THE FIERY SNAKE ON A POLE?

On the years long trek from Egypt through the almost barren desert of Sinai to the promised land, many of the Israelites began to complain about God and Moses of the difficult conditions of the journey. Their lack of appreciation resulted in Yahweh sending vey aggressive poisonous snakes into their very large entourage to eliminate the ungrateful complainers.   The sick and dying victims realized their sin, repented, and begged their leader Moses to intercede with God on their behalf.  read more

“Test” “All Things” By “The Scriptures” That Bible Scholars Teach

“Test” “All Things” By “The Scriptures” That Bible Scholars Teach

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Test all things by the scriptures Bible scholars teach!

We can benefit from modern Bible scholarship, because so much has been discovered and learned over time, and ever more so is this true! While modern Bible scholarship is very helpful in many ways, we need to be cautious, as Jesus advised, “be as wary as serpents, and as innocent as doves” (Matthew 10:16 NASB), and test all things by the scriptures that Bible scholars teach. Why do we say this?

THE PROBLEM IS NOTHING NEW

In Jesus’ day there were many Bible among the Jews, especially in Jerusalem. read more

Our Citizenship In Heaven Or Christian Nationalism?

Our Citizenship In Heaven Or Christian Nationalism?

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Philippians

Christian Nationalism seems to be coming more and more into the forefront of the news, especially in the United States. How does Christian Nationalism harmonize with Bible principles which indicate that, for a Christian, “our citizenship is in heaven”?

“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 3:20 NIV).“‘But our citizenship is in heaven’. This phrase emphasizes the believer’s true identity and allegiance. In the Roman world, citizenship was a prized status, granting rights and privileges. Philippi, a Roman colony, was populated by many Roman citizens who understood the value of this status. Paul uses this concept to remind believers that their ultimate allegiance is not to earthly kingdoms but to the heavenly kingdom. This aligns with Jesus’ teaching in John 18:36, where He states His kingdom is not of this world. The idea of heavenly citizenship also connects to Hebrews 11:13-16, where the faithful are described as strangers and exiles on earth, seeking a better, heavenly country.”—Bible Hub Study Bible read more

Is Salvation Easy?

Is Salvation Easy?

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The Second Great Awakening, when altar calls became popular

Some churches, at the close of their Sunday service, have what is known as an “altar call”, where attendees are invited to the front of the church, and speak with the preacher, with some becoming very emotional. After this the preacher sometimes announces to the congregation that ‘so and so’ has been “saved”. Indeed, according to some Christians, all one has to do is “believe in Jesus, and they will be saved”. At that point in time, that person is “saved” for all time, and can never lose their “salvation”. Is this true? Is salvation really that easy, and guaranteed from that point forward, no matter what?  read more

Is Exposing False Teaching Wrongly Judging?

Is Exposing False Teaching Wrongly Judging?

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Is Exposing False Teaching Wrongly Judging?
 

“It is God who judges” (Psalm  75:7), ultimately, but is exposing false teaching wrongly judging?

Indeed, “who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To their own master, servants stand or fall, for the Lord is able to make them stand . . . You, then, why do judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat” (Romans  14:4,10 NIV).

However, in certain areas we are called upon to make judgments, reasonable people will agree. For example: read more

What Is The True Religion?

What Is The True Religion?

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What is the true religion? Where is the truth? 

Is there one true denomination or religion that qualifies? Or, is it something else? Let’s search and see.

THE TRUE RELIGION IS  BASED ON THE BIBLE

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17) The right religion accepts the Bible, the Old and New Testaments (the 66 books from Genesis to Malachi), as the word of God.  read more

Who Is the Antichrist?

Who Is the Antichrist?

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Who is the antichrist?

In the past, much effort has been made to identify “The Antichrist” as being one prominent individual, such as Pompey, Nero, Mohammed, or the Papacy. Today, many preachers and denominations say there is going to appear on the world scene in the future, just before the end, a very charismatic world leader and deceiver that the Bible calls ‘THE ANTICHRIST.”  Such Biblical prognosticators even use scriptures from Daniel about the “little horn,” and Revelation about “a beast coming up out of the sea,” to “prove” their point. They have developed quite an elaborate story about what “The Antichrist” is “predicted” to do in the future. read more

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