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The BCE/CE Or The BC/AD Dating System?

The BCE/CE Or The BC/AD Dating System?

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Anno Domini inscription at Klagenfurt Cathedral, Austria

Should we use the BCE/CE or the BC/AD dating system? There are many Christians who perceive the BCE/CE dating system to be an affront to Christianity. They see the system as an attempt to eliminate “Christ” from the calendar, just as many reject the expression “x-mas” for removing “Christ” from Christmas. Some simply appeal to arguments of tradition and familiarity with the system. For these reasons, they insist on using the BC/AD dating system.

Why do we use BCE and CE at this website rather than BC and AD? First of all, just to clarify, we want to say that we, at this website, are not in any way promoting the ungodly secularism of the world. We also want to make clear that using either one of these dating methodologies is not a matter of right or wrong. The scriptures make clear that everything is not a matter of faith: read more

First Vatican Council – Pope Infallible & Mary Sinless?

First Vatican Council – Pope Infallible & Mary Sinless?

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The Christian Post published an article on December 8, 2024 about the First Vatican Council, which began December 8, 1869. This Roman Catholic Church Council decided that the pope, the leader of the Church cannot make a mistake about certain matters of faith, and that Jesus’ mother, Mary, never sinned. Are these claims actually Biblical? We’ll see.

Part of this article appears below:

This week in Christian history: . . . First Vatican Council begins

First Vatican Council begins – Dec. 8, 1869

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A contemporary painting of the gathering of Catholic Church leaders for the First Vatican Council, which went from 1869 to 1870. | Wikimedia Commons

This week marks the anniversary of when the First Vatican Council, an influential gathering of Catholic Church leaders that would last nearly a year, held its opening proceedings. read more

Sexual Abuse By Catholic Clergy Settled in New York

Sexual Abuse By Catholic Clergy Settled in New York

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The state of New York has settled a class action lawsuit over sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, and others are pending. What does this tell us about the Catholic Church? What does the Bible have to say about sexual misconduct? 

“Likewise, Sodom, Gomorrah, and the surrounding towns, which, in the same manner as they, indulged in sexual promiscuity and practiced unnatural vice, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire”—Jude 7 NAB

All types of sexual immorality are condemned by the Bible. However, the Catholic Church has often looked the other way, or even worse, has covered up such gross wrongdoing by its leaders. The Bible even foretold one of the contributing factors that has led to such wickedness. read more

False Messiahs of Jesus’ Prophecy Is Coming True

False Messiahs of Jesus’ Prophecy Is Coming True

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“False messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform great signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God’s chosen ones”—Matthew 24:24 NLT

One of the many ways that Jesus’ prophecy is being fulfilled can be seen in recent US national politics. The following BBC online article illustrates this.

‘Anointed by God’: The Christians who see Trump as their saviour

Many churchgoers consider Trump their hope as more Americans turn away from religion.

Aleem Maqbool, BBC, November 16, 2024 Religion editor•@AleemMaqbool
BBC A red baseball cap emblazoned with the words: Jesus is my savior, Trump is my presidentBBC

Standing on a podium in a Florida convention centre on the night of the election, a row of American flags behind him and a jubilant crowd looking on, Donald Trump declared: “Many people have told me that God spared my life for a reason, and that reason was to save our country and to restore America to greatness.” read more

“We Do Not Peddle the Word of God for Profit”, or Do We?

“We Do Not Peddle the Word of God for Profit”, or Do We?

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Former President Donald Trump rolled out a new leather-bound 'God Bless the USA' Bible in a video posted to Truth Social.
Former President Donald Trump rolled out a new leather-bound “God Bless the USA” Bible in a video posted to Truth Social. | Truth Social

“Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as those sent from God”—2 Corinthians 2:17 NIV

Contrast the above Bible principle with the facts presented in the following article:

16 August 2024 BBC News, Washington

“Former US President Donald Trump is making money from branded bibles . . . 

Federal candidates are required to file disclosures each year detailing their income, investments, assets and liabilities . . .

Trump has made $300,000 (£273,000) from branded bibles, listed on the financial disclosure form as “The Greenwood Bible”. . . read more

Is Karma True?

Is Karma True?

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Inspirational Motivational Life Quote on Vintage Background Design.

The belief of Karma originated way back in antiquity in India, and, with variations, is held by the Eastern religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Karma is also popularly believed in the Western world, and some even assert that Karma is a Biblical belief. What we need to know, then, is Karma true? The article on this website entitled, “Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?”, discusses many aspects and ideas of Karma in the light of what the Bible says, so we won’t repeat all that here, but please reference what the article sasy about it. We will, however, further discuss other aspects of Karma in the light of the scriptures in this article. read more

Can Christians Be Homosexuals?

Can Christians Be Homosexuals?

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The issue of whether Christians can be homosexuals is hotly debated today. Those who say “No” to this question are often labeled as “narrow-minded,” “bigoted,” “homophobic,” “hateful,” “divisive,” etc.  

Make no mistake about it, God loves people! “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16 NASB). But, does God’s love and concern for everyone mean that people have carte blanche to act any way they want without consequences? “The Lord . . . doesn’t want to destroy anyone but wants all people to have an opportunity to turn to him and change the way they think and act” (2 Peter 3:9 GWT). No, “each of us will give an account of ourselves to God” (Romans 14:12 NIV). read more

How Is The Modern Church Pictured In the Bible?

How Is The Modern Church Pictured In the Bible?

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How does the Bible picture the modern church?“Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches” (Revelation 2:7,11,17,29; 3:6,13,22 NIV). The messages to the seven churches of Revelation all conclude with the above statement. This indicates that the message is for “everyone” who will “listen to” the word of God, the Bible (ISV). But how is the modern church pictured in the Bible?

Confusing Situation of the Modern Church

 Why is Christianity so confusing? Why are there so many diverse groups in Christianity today? Is there only one true Christian religion, group, or denomination, that has God’s special favor, and who are in a “spiritual paradise,” the modern day, one and only, “ark of salvation,” whereas others who are not part of this group are outside of God’s favor, and thus in spiritual darkness? If so, does this one special group contain all the true Christians within it? Or, are individual genuine Christians scattered throughout many diverse groups? Since beliefs and practices among various Christian groups vary widely, and this has caused much “confusion” (Galatians 1:7 NIV), these are questions that need Biblical answers. read more

Should Christians Fight In Wars?

Should Christians Fight In Wars?

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Should Christians fight in wars? What does the Bible say? Are there any alternatives?

Should Christians fight in wars? Jesus said there would be “wars” (Matthew 24:6,7).

“The weapons of our warfare are not merely human, but they have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every proud obstacle raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ”—2 Corinthians 10:4,5 NRSV

According to the Bible, Christians are to engage in “warfare,” but not with “human” weapons.” They are fighting with “divine power” to “destroy arguments ” and ‘obstacles . . . against the knowledge of God,’ not people. read more

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

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Some people, even preachers, say that everything that happens in the world – good, bad, or otherwise – is the will of God. Is it? But often, people wonder, “Why do tragic  things happen to good people?”

“I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For they suffer no pain; their bodies are healthy and sleek. They are free of the burdens of life; they are not afflicted like others” (Psalm 73:3-5 NAB). The realities of this life often just don’t seem to make any sense, even as they didn’t to Bible writer Asaph 3,000 years ago. The opposite of what common sense would tell us is what often happens. Why? read more

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