Wednesday, February 23, 2011

On The Box: Is God Needy?

On The Box: Is God Needy?:
"While sharing the gospel with a professing atheist yesterday, he asked me 'Why does God require us to worship Him? It seems rather egotistical of God to require that we worship Him.' How would you respond to this? (Actually, he asked “why God needs us to worship Him, but I pointed out that the Bible teaches that God is self-sufficient and doesn't 'need' us to worship Him.) As I understand it, his question is an objection to obeying the first commandment."

Could Jesus Have Survived the Crucifixion? - Resurrection

Could Jesus Have Survived the Crucifixion?
"The swoon theory is one of Satan's oldest lies concerning the Resurrection. This theory proposes that Jesus did not rise from the dead, because He never really died. Instead, Jesus went into a deep coma or 'swoon' from the severe pain and trauma of the Crucifixion. Then, in the cool atmosphere of the tomb, Christ revived, somehow escaped the strips of cloths that were wrapped tightly upon Him, and then appeared to His disciples."

How Does the Holy Spirit Empower Believers? - Fruit of the Spirit

How Does the Holy Spirit Empower Believers?
"piritual power is the divine energy God is willing to express in and through us and the divine authority needed to carry out the work God has called us to do."

Harvest Daily Devotion for 2/23/2011: "The Enemy to Growth"

Harvest Daily Devotion for 2/23/2011: "The Enemy to Growth"
: "Are you satisfied with your spiritual life right now? I am not satisfied with mine. I feel there is a lot of growing I still need to do. I feel there are a lot of things I still need to learn and a lot of changes that still need to happen in my life. And guess what? The same is true for you."

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

On The Box: Scripture Memorization Tip

On The Box: Scripture Memorization Tip:
"On a recent episode of 'On the Box' (at about the 27:00 minute mark) we received a question from the chat room regarding Scripture memorization. Both Ray and Chad has great suggestions. I would like post here the tip I shared during the show. I'll call it the 'Homeschool Memorization Method.'I've tried several different Scripture memorization plans and methods. But I always seem to come back to this one."

Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog

Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog:
"As many of you know, our home city of Christchurch, New Zealand, was hit with a massive earthquake Monday (2/21). This is the city where I spoke in front of a large Cathedral in the local Square for many years (pictured--before and after the quake)."

How Can We Make Sense of the Trinity? - Holy Trinity

How Can We Make Sense of the Trinity? - Holy Trinity

They Weren't So Different? - Acts of the Apostles

They Weren't So Different? - Acts of the Apostles:
"Their world was not too different from the world in which we are living right now. In fact, in some ways it might even have been worse. They were living under the jurisdiction of the godless Roman Empire. Immorality was rampant. The religious establishment was corrupt. Idolatry, spiritism, and demon worship were openly practiced. In their time, they did not have the liberties and freedoms that we have today in our nation"

From the Beach, Volume 1 ::: How to Know God ::: Harvest Ministries

From the Beach, Volume 1 ::: How to Know God ::: Harvest Ministries

Harvest Daily Devotion for 2/22/2011: "Climbing or Slipping?"

Harvest Daily Devotion for 2/22/2011: "Climbing or Slipping?":
"A father was talking with his daughter and her five-year-old-friend, Kristin, about birthdays. As it turned out, Kristin's birthday was just three days after his birthday. So he said to the little girl, 'You know what, Kristin? Our birthdays are only three days apart!'"