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Possible consequences of misunderstanding the nature of the Kingdom of God: The crusades The Catholic priesthood Calvin’s Geneva A temptation toward anti-Semitism A tendency to confuse law and grace A tendency to confuse a Christian’s relationship to Sabbath days A temptation … Continue reading
Does the Bible imply that you should be a vegan?
The Washington post recently published an article saying that Christians should all be vegans. The author was inspired by a recent announcement from a prominent evangelical celebrity who claimed he is doing so for health reasons. The article says, good … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, In The News
Tagged bad arguments, context, fads, food, legalism, vegan
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The Kingdom – Part 3
This is the conclusion of a study of the Kingdom of Heaven by my friend Michael White. If you missed it, check out part 2. By: Michael White A Postponed Kingdom (Continued) This brings us to the Third and final rejection … Continue reading
Posted in Doctrine Study, Guest Author, Prophecy
Tagged church, Israel, Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven, michael white, physical kingdom, Prophecy
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The Kingdom – Part 2
A Postponed Kingdom This is part 2 of a series written by Michael White on the Kingdom of Heaven. See Part 1. Jesus, in response to His rejection withdraws from the “house” of Israel and teaches “the crowds” in Matthew … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Doctrine Study, Guest Author, Prophecy
Tagged Israel, Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven, Matthew, parable, postponed kingdom
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The Kingdom – Part 1
This is the first part of a study of the Kingdom of Heaven by my friend Michael White. The paper in its entirety can be downloaded here. By: Michael White We are all familiar with the term, “kingdom of God,” … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Doctrine Study, Guest Author, Prophecy
Tagged Israel, Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven, Presented Kingdom, Prophecy, Prophesied Kingdom
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Five Terrible Objections to the Rapture
Some objections are principled, thoughtful, these are not. “The word rapture isn’t in the Bible.” This objection is so bad it didn’t even make the list! The word is right here: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17: “the Lord Himself will descend from heaven … Continue reading
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In Defense of The Third Premise
This is in response to a friend’s critique of my argument for the existence of God. Quote: Whatever is changeable is changed in the act of changing another Comment: By this premise, in order to change something, one must change himself. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Apologetics, Philosophy, Uncategorized
Tagged act and potency, apologetics, aquinas, aristotle, existence of God, Philosophy, response
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Unmoved Mover vs. Creator
This is in response to a friend’s critique of my argument for the existence of God. Quote: Change is something existing potentiality becoming an actuality. Only what is already actual can cause something to go from potentiality to actuality. Comment: If … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Uncategorized
Tagged act and potency, apologetics, aquinas, aristotle, existence of God, Philosophy, response
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How is that God? Objections and Responses to the Argument From Change
I’ve compiled some objections and some brief responses to this argument for the existence of God. Some of these are specific to the argument, some apply to arguments in general. Please comment! Be sure to bring up any other objections, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Apologetics, Philosophy, Science
Tagged apologetics, aquinas, Atheism, dawkins, existence of God, natural theology
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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want He maketh me to lie down in self satisfaction; he guardeth my opinions from challenge He restoreth my pride: he leadeth me in the paths of right-ness for my name’s sake. … Continue reading
