They believe that through the political, they’ll “vote in the Kingdom.” That is, the Kingdom of God will arrive through voting, the political process. Through picking Christian leaders for President, Vice President, Senator, House Representative, Governor, etc., they’ll usher in God’s Government that is eternal. But the Lord didn’t tell the Jews nor us to “go and make Republican voters”. He told us to be His witnesses, to go and make disciples. And He didn’t tell us to “wait for voting power from on high,” but to wait for Holy Spirit power from on high.
The Gospel Agenda, Acts 1:4-8 (Sermon), Part 3
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com The Republican mindset says that we live in a theocracy, that our leaders are chosen by God and that our laws…… Read more “The Gospel Agenda, Acts 1:4-8 (Sermon), Part 3”
The Gospel Agenda, Acts 1:4-8 (Sermon), Part 2
Photo by Ivan Bertolazzi on Pexels.com In Part 1 of the sermon, “The Gospel Agenda,” I talked a lot about the Republican mindset. It’s true that Christians…… Read more “The Gospel Agenda, Acts 1:4-8 (Sermon), Part 2”
The Gospel Agenda, Acts 1:4-8 (Sermon), Part 1
Photo by Brett Jordan on Pexels.com 4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He…… Read more “The Gospel Agenda, Acts 1:4-8 (Sermon), Part 1”
Why You Should Vote: The Power of Choice And The Limits of Abstinence
Photo by Element5 Digital on Pexels.com It’s that time again, time to vote in the presidential/vice presidential election, held once every 4 years. And alongside of this,…… Read more “Why You Should Vote: The Power of Choice And The Limits of Abstinence”
Can We Trust The Bible’s Divine Origin And Human Form? (Answering Atheism)
In my last post, I asked the question “Can we trust the Bible’s Divine Author and human writers?” I made the case there that sources we trust…… Read more “Can We Trust The Bible’s Divine Origin And Human Form? (Answering Atheism)”
Can We Trust The Bible’s Divine Author and Human Writers? (Answering Atheism)
Introduction In this post, there’s an important question to answer: “Can We Trust The Bible?” That is, can believers take the words of Scripture seriously. Atheists say…… Read more “Can We Trust The Bible’s Divine Author and Human Writers? (Answering Atheism)”
Forgiveness Comes At A Cost: Why God Cannot Forgive Sin Without Death (Answering Atheism)
Q: “If God can do anything, can’t he forgive without someone dying? I mean, my parents taught me to forgive people – nobody dies in that scenario.”…… Read more “Forgiveness Comes At A Cost: Why God Cannot Forgive Sin Without Death (Answering Atheism)”
Why A Good God Allows Bad Things To Happen (Answering Atheism)
Photo by Kelly Lacy on Pexels.com Why does a Good God allow bad things to happen? This is a question that some, but particularly many atheists, find…… Read more “Why A Good God Allows Bad Things To Happen (Answering Atheism)”
Why Jesus Is Not A Black Man
Photo by Thgusstavo Santana on Pexels.com I watched George Floyd’s funeral this summer, sad about the death of a man who didn’t deserve death for giving a…… Read more “Why Jesus Is Not A Black Man”
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