Yesterday I left you with something to think about – the impact that “angels” have had on the world in the past. The truth about the matter is that they were the spiritual beings that had been cast out of heaven and down to earth with Satan. So let’s make sure you understand the distinction. Those cast out of heaven form the basis of what we now refer to as demons. (Matthew 25:41, Revelation 12:9) They are rational beings who…
One of the subjects that I honestly believe is not given enough time from the pulpits, home schools and Theological institutions is the subject of angels and the roles they play in our lives. We only get glimpses of their actions/interactions throughout the Bible. In each and every case you can see that people were awed by these figures – even to the point of being feared and worshiped (which Paul expressly forbids.) For example, Abraham stopped everything he was…
Anna’s third question is one that all of us should try to keep in the forefront of our minds. The answer requires that we develop a specific mentality which will spark our motivations and have an impact on our actions/reactions. Without that mentality we will fail to progress, grow and develop before God. Her question is simply this: “What is the best way to show God appreciation for all he has done for us personally?” A few weeks ago we…
Today Anna has given me a difficult concept to address. Here it is: “How do you relate your beliefs to loved ones in need when they were raised with VERY different beliefs?” It is not so much that there is not an answer, but it is challenging because of how the majority of people will receive the answer. The main reason is that we, as believers have taught much about a “Loving God” – one who is ready to forgive us…
Today and the next couple days, I will be addressing a few questions that are important to Anna, my dear friend and coworker. They are matters I feel are very worthwhile and pertinent to all of us, day in, day out, regardless of our stage of spiritual maturity. They are also things that I think we all struggle with regardless of our station in life. So, let’s get to it. Her first question is: “What are ways to stay close…
If there is anything, in my mind, that has been lost in our society today it is the concept of obedience. I know that human nature is no different today than it was in Solomon’s time (Ecclesiastes 1:9.) People are going to do whatever they rationalize as right today just like they have always done. Proof of that is in Judges 21:25, 32:1 and Proverbs 12:15, 21:2. I know that some things just don’t change. However, it seems that most…