Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Rob Bell: a Brother to Embrace, or a Wolf to Avoid?
Rob Bell: a Brother to Embrace, or a Wolf to Avoid?: "Is Rob Bell truly a Christian, or is he one of those dangerous deceivers Scripture warns us about repeatedly (Acts 20:29; 2 Corinthians 11:13-15; Colossians 2:8; 2 Peter 2:1; etc.)?
It's a fair—and necessary—question. Christ’s famous warning about wolves in sheep’s clothing is given to us as an imperative: “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits” (Matthew 7:15-16). Our Lord clearly expects His true disciples to be able to spot spiritual imposters and wolves in sheep’s clothing—especially those who are purveyors of deadly false doctrines."
It's a fair—and necessary—question. Christ’s famous warning about wolves in sheep’s clothing is given to us as an imperative: “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits” (Matthew 7:15-16). Our Lord clearly expects His true disciples to be able to spot spiritual imposters and wolves in sheep’s clothing—especially those who are purveyors of deadly false doctrines."
On The Box: Who Made God?
On The Box: Who Made God?: "The most common context in which the old who made God question comes in is after a detractor of the faith concedes that the universe has not always existed but, had a beginning!"
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog: "I watched a lot of holocaust footage while researching for, Hitler, God, and the Bible and its accompanying 'Hitler’s Religion' DVD. I read eye-witness accounts of families of Jews being shot, and some of them buried while still alive."
Harvest Daily Devotion for 4/12/2011: "Certain of His Death"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 4/12/2011: "Certain of His Death": "An advice columnist received this letter about the Resurrection: 'Dear Uticus, Our preacher said on Easter that Jesus just swooned on the cross and the disciples nurtured Him back to health. What do you think? Sincerely, Bewildered.'"
Monday, April 11, 2011
Top 100 fitness tips
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On The Box
On The Box: "Boy if I had a nickle for everytime this one comes up during an open-air. I remember one stint that lasted for several weeks, every location and everytime I got up on the box I ran into the old shower you with a compliment and then comes the objection! It goes something like:"
Stone the Preacher
Stone the Preacher: "Every now and then I want to let you know what’s happening faith-wise in our family, how Christ influences everything we do, and how we pass on what we learn to our daughters so that they can grow up, mature in the faith."
Doulos Iesou Christou
Doulos Iesou Christou: "Recently, I read the story of Mia Stoutenborough, a beautiful 17-year-old who suffers from aplastic anemia. Anti-seizure medication likely contributed to her contraction of the disease. A bone marrow transplant could save her life."
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog: "I followed a link to an atheist website recently, and watched an interesting Youtube clip starring a friend and myself. Each time a picture of us came up, the background music track chanted 'Lies! Lies!'"
Harvest Weekend Devotion for 4/9/2011: "Loving the Dark"
Harvest Weekend Devotion for 4/9/2011: "Loving the Dark": "The Pharisees did not doubt Jesus because they merely disagreed with Him. They doubted Jesus because they were hardened against him."
Harvest Daily Devotion for 4/11/2011: "Bad Company"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 4/11/2011: "Bad Company": "Peter's denial of Jesus did not happen over a period of seconds or minutes, but over a period of hours. An hour had passed from the time the first person said, 'You were one of those with Jesus the Galilean,' to the time Peter made his second denial. He had ample opportunity to hightail it out of there, but he remained in this situation."
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog: "I'm always fascinated when I hear atheists mock the Bible. They say that it's nothing but fairy tales. They mock Adam, Eve, Jonah, Noah, and Jesus and His miracles with unending scorn."
Why do Christians try to impose their values on others?
Why do Christians try to impose their values on others?: "Christians are frequently accused of trying to impose their values or their beliefs on others. The oft-heard accusation is that Christians are trying to “shove their religion down our throats.” In addressing this question, we must also address the implied accusation that Christians are an authoritarian group that seeks to impinge on the rights of others. Of course, there have been tyrants who were professed Christians, but true followers of Jesus Christ do not seek to infringe on anyone’s basic human rights."
Can a Christian be a nudist? What does the Bible say about nudity?
Can a Christian be a nudist? What does the Bible say about nudity?: "Many pagan cultures throughout history considered public nudity normative, especially Spartan, Greek, and Roman societies. In more recent years, pubic nudity has become more and more acceptable, with many groups promoting a “back-to-nature” philosophy and the supposed health benefits of taking off one’s clothes. Nudists, or naturists, form clubs, frequent clothing-free beaches, and engage in activities ranging from hiking to horseback riding au naturel."
From the Lighthouse BlogA Hindu Yogi Speaks: “There is no Christian Yoga.”
From the Lighthouse BlogA Hindu Yogi Speaks: “There is no Christian Yoga.”: " We posted the following article in 2007. It is written by Yogi Baba Prem, who is a Hindu Yogi, a Vedavisharada trained in the traditional gurukural system. Because Yoga is growing in popularity among Christians today, we decided to post this again. We hope that Christians who are considering Yoga will read this. And please read our own research and articles (see links below)."
Harvest Daily Devotion for 4/8/2011: "Easter Is for Second Chances"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 4/8/2011: "Easter Is for Second Chances": "Do you need a second chance today? On the first Easter morning, Peter needed one. There in the Upper Room, he had insisted that he would never deny Christ. But just as Jesus had predicted, Peter not only denied the Lord, but he denied Him three times"
Free Easter movie from Resurgence | free Christian resources
Free Easter movie from Resurgence | free Christian resources: "Before we celebrate the risen Jesus Christ on Easter, we come together as a church to remember his bloody, sacrificial death on the cross on Good Friday. “Good Friday” is a riveting short film, depicting of the final hours of Jesus’ life, and is shown at Mars Hill Church services for that remembrance."
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Fish With Trish
Fish With Trish: "As I travel with the Living Waters team and other ambassadors in the ministry of the gospel, I have seen an encouraging increase in the number of women engaged in evangelism. I have met many dear women who passionately glorify God in their evangelistic efforts—whose faces and voices, whose stories and testimonies, fuel a desire in me to not only join them in the effort, but to also encourage other women to serve Christ through evangelism."
Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It!
Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It!: "As much as we’d like to abolish slavery in practice, and even from our memories, the Bible demands that we remember. Slavery has everything to do with our relationship to Christ. We are His slaves, and our slavery to Him is the guarantee of our eternal security."
On The Box
On The Box: "n short, the answer is no. With that said, let’s see about fleshing this out to get a better idea of what is going on.
There is a very tight relationship, which repentance and faith enjoy together."
There is a very tight relationship, which repentance and faith enjoy together."
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog: "'I was actually in this earthquake...I live in Tokyo and it was the scariest thing that I have ever been in. I was in Kitasenju teaching English when it struck and after the initial shock we all ventured outside."
Harvest Daily Devotion for 4/7/2011: "No Longer on the Outside"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 4/7/2011: "No Longer on the Outside": "If I could have been present at certain moments in history, one event I would like to have seen was the veil of the temple being torn in two."
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
On The Box: Advantage: Christian
On The Box: Advantage: Christian: "For the Christian born physically blind, the first person they will every see is the risen Lord Jesus Christ as He welcomes them into His joy and kingdom. For the unbeliever who has 20/20 vision, but spends a lifetime in spiritual blindness they, too, will see the risen Lord Jesus Christ as they face His holy wrath and eternal judgment."
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog: "I have a lot of ideas. Some are good, and some are a little strange. Take for instance a strange idea I had for years. I noticed that car dealerships strive to get our attention with balloons flying above their car yards. I imagined driving along the freeway and seeing an arrow in the sky, with no visible means of support, pointing down at dealerships. Now that would get attention."
Weasel Zippers » Blog Archive » Saudi Arabia: Christian Man Jailed, Faces Death Penalty For Sharing His Faith With Muslims…
Weasel Zippers » Blog Archive » Saudi Arabia: Christian Man Jailed, Faces Death Penalty For Sharing His Faith With Muslims…: "An Eritrean Christian is facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia after being arrested for sharing his faith with Muslims."
Harvest Daily Devotion for 4/6/2011: "What the Resurrection Means to Us"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 4/6/2011: "What the Resurrection Means to Us": "First, it assures our future resurrection. Because Jesus both died and rose again, we will be raised like Him. 1 Corinthians 15:20 says, 'But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.' The word 'firstfruits' speaks of a sampling, a foretaste, a glimpse. Jesus is the firstfruit."
The Winnable War - A New Beginning with Greg Laurie
The Winnable War - A New Beginning with Greg Laurie: "The day you make a commitment to Jesus Christ, a very real spiritual war begins in your life. Conversion makes our hearts a battlefield.
The Bible often uses the picture of military battle, fighting, and warfare to describe the Christian life. Paul exhorted Timothy, “Endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (2 Timothy 2:3 nkjv). He also wrote that he had “fought the good fight” (2 Timothy 4:7 nkjv)"
The Bible often uses the picture of military battle, fighting, and warfare to describe the Christian life. Paul exhorted Timothy, “Endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (2 Timothy 2:3 nkjv). He also wrote that he had “fought the good fight” (2 Timothy 4:7 nkjv)"
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Once Saved, Always Saved?
Once Saved, Always Saved?: "Listen to a discussion about eternal security and you’ll eventually hear this question: “Are you saying that since we’re secure as Christians, we can do whatever we want to?” It’s the “once saved, always saved” idea that says, once you are saved, you’re saved no matter how you may behave."
On The Box
On The Box: "Bob Green said...I accept the fact of evolution because it has been observed. Dear Bob,
Observed? Where? [Bob replied]: If you would care to Google on ‘Observed instances of speciation’ you will find plenty of examples, for example from the talkorigins site. However, beware, you will also find plenty of religious sites anxious to push their religious agenda. Religion is irrelevant with respect to science.”"
Observed? Where? [Bob replied]: If you would care to Google on ‘Observed instances of speciation’ you will find plenty of examples, for example from the talkorigins site. However, beware, you will also find plenty of religious sites anxious to push their religious agenda. Religion is irrelevant with respect to science.”"
Doulos Iesou Christou
Doulos Iesou Christou: "Some of you may remember the incident that took place on Hollywood Boulevard, on Saturday, November 20, 2010. If not, you can read about the details, here."
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog: "'I wouldn’t bow to your Jesus, even with a gun to my head.' Cameron"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 4/5/2011: "New Life for Us All"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 4/5/2011: "New Life for Us All": "A couple from Chicago was planning a vacation to a warmer climate, but the wife couldn't join her husband until the next day, because she was on a business trip."
Monday, April 4, 2011
On The Box
On The Box: "The so-called Euthyphro’s dilemma...You will encounter it again and again.
I say so-called because it is not really a true dilemma at all. In reality it turns out to be a false dilemma. That is to say, a logical fallacy in which two options are presented as though they are the only two available, when in fact there are more alternatives. A good example of a false dilemma would be to say: “Either the traffic light is red or it is green!” This is a false dilemma because in reality those are not really the only two options to draw from as the traffic light could also turn out to be yellow!
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I say so-called because it is not really a true dilemma at all. In reality it turns out to be a false dilemma. That is to say, a logical fallacy in which two options are presented as though they are the only two available, when in fact there are more alternatives. A good example of a false dilemma would be to say: “Either the traffic light is red or it is green!” This is a false dilemma because in reality those are not really the only two options to draw from as the traffic light could also turn out to be yellow!
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Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog: "Some Atheists like to make a big thing out of something I have said for years—-that when a Christian shares his faith he should 'circumnavigate the intellect.'"
Harvest Weekend Devotion for 4/2/2011: "Hope Beyond This Life"
Harvest Weekend Devotion for 4/2/2011: "Hope Beyond This Life": "Not only does the Bible tell us we will live beyond the grave, but it also tells us there is hope beyond this life. The resurrection of Jesus from the dead proves there is life beyond the grave for the believer."
Harvest Daily Devotion for 4/4/2011: "A Heartfelt Act"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 4/4/2011: "A Heartfelt Act": "As you read the New Testament, you can't help but notice how little it says about the major events of world history. You might think Scripture would mention Rome and all its mighty conquests. But it doesn't."
Greg Laurie Daily Devotions - Greg Laurie Daily Devotion - Oct. 1, 2010 - Christian Devotional
Greg Laurie Daily Devotions - Greg Laurie Daily Devotion - Oct. 1, 2010 - Christian Devotional: "If you live a godly life, you will be persecuted. You can count on this. It is not a matter of if; it is a matter of when and how much."
Friday, April 1, 2011
Harvest Daily Devotion for 4/1/2011: "A Foundational Truth"
Harvest Daily Devotion for 4/1/2011: "A Foundational Truth": "In one of the oldest books of the Bible, the Book of Job, the question is asked, 'If mortals die, can they live again?' That is something everyone should ask in life: 'What's going to happen to me when I die? What is there beyond this place called Earth?'"
http://www.gotquestions.org/moral-relativism.html
http://www.gotquestions.org/moral-relativism.html
Question: "What is moral relativism?"
Answer: Moral relativism is more easily understood in comparison to moral absolutism. Absolutism claims that morality relies on universal principles (natural law, conscience). Christian absolutists believe that God is the ultimate source of our common morality, and that it is, therefore, as unchanging as He is. Moral relativism asserts that morality is not based on any absolute standard. Rather, ethical “truths” depend on variables such as the situation, culture, one's feelings, etc.
Answer: Moral relativism is more easily understood in comparison to moral absolutism. Absolutism claims that morality relies on universal principles (natural law, conscience). Christian absolutists believe that God is the ultimate source of our common morality, and that it is, therefore, as unchanging as He is. Moral relativism asserts that morality is not based on any absolute standard. Rather, ethical “truths” depend on variables such as the situation, culture, one's feelings, etc.
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